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Beekeeper

PublishedPublished: Published 2 days ago
Trucking / Transportation
Description

Ensure that we have the healthiest, most productive honeybees on the planet working for Barkman Apiaries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

-You receive instructions from your Unit Manager and complete the assigned tasks.

-You open hives gently and carefully, always using a smoker, ensuring the Queen is safe.

-You work at a steady, efficient pace and occasionally get stung by bees.

-You adapt according to the always-changing schedule of the bees.

-You lift up to 50 lb. honey supers.

Requirements

TOOLKIT/SKILLS REQUIRED:

-You are knowledgeable about bees and understand the "why" behind each task.

-You can work independently and be responsible for an assigned helper to work with you.

-You are punctual, flexible and attentive to safety, especially when driving or operating equipment.

-You are a good listener and consistent in following standard procedures according to your instruction or training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

-We work until the job gets done - this sometimes requires late nights or early mornings to move, load and unload bees.

-Even on the hot, muggy days, we work hard and have fun while working as a team.

-Potential travel 5-7 weeks out of the year.