Beekeeper
SAMMY SOUTHERN HONEY
📍 West Monroe, LA · Ouachita Parish
- ✔ Housing provided
- ✔ Daily transportation
How to apply
Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26292-309682
- 📞 Phone: +1 (318) 348-5680
- ✉️ Email: sammysouthernhoney20@gmail.com
Employer instructions
All interested applicants can contact their nearest state workforce office to get more details about the terms and conditions of employment before contacting the employer. All referrals can contact Sammy Southern Honey LLC by calling to 318-348-5680 between the hours of 9:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (normal business days/hours).
Referrals can also email to : sammysouthernhoney20@gmail.com
Referrals must have legal status to work in the USA.
✉️ Application email template in English
Replace what is in brackets [ ] with your details. If the employer asked for another way to apply, follow their instructions.
Subject: Application for Beekeeper (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26292-309682
Job duties
Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.
We need workers to help with our new bee operation to perform the following standard beekeeping duties including but not limited to:
Managing bee colonies, assembling beehives, operating forklifts, harvesting and extracting honey.
Must be able to work with bees in all stages egg, pupae, larvae, worker bee, drone, young queen and grown queens.
Must inspect, repair, clean, feed, split & treat for disease as well as raise new queen bees. Must treat for various diseases and pests.
Must maintain beehives clean and in good conditions.
Take care of personal work equipment provided by the employer to perform duties.
Job requires at least three months work experience. Other job duties include planting and caring for trees, shrubs, and vegetations that will be sold as nursery merchandise and help with production of honey in our beekeeping business.
Worker should be comfortable with physical labor in various weather conditions and be able to lift up to 50-60 lbs repeatedly.
Must have no fear of bees and be non-allergic to bee stings, pollen, honey or other products of the hive.
Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, crop conditions, temperature, and/or any other factors.
Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available.
Workers compensation will be in place for the period of work.
Requirements
| Education | High school / GED |
|---|---|
| Experience | 3 months |
| Other requirements | Driver's license required Lifting up to 70 lb |
Three months of verifiable previous experience working on a honeybee farm handling both manual and machine tasks associated with beekeeping. Must be familiar with farm work. Must be able to lift/carry 70 lbs. No fear of bees. Workers must have a valid license or be able to obtain a driver license within 30 days following hire. Workers must have no fear of bees and be non-allergic to bee stings, pollen, honey or other products of the hive.
Benefits and conditions
| Schedule | 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Paid | Biweekly |
| Pay details | H2A workers rate $14.53 |
| Housing type | Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (West Monroe, La) |
| Housing | House with four bedrooms and one full bathroom, kitchen and dining area. It is located across the street from the business location. It is a rented house. |
| Meals | Housing is equiped with cooking and kitchen facilities so that workers can prepare and cook their meals. |
| Daily transportation | Daily transportation from housing to worksite is provided at no cost. Vehicles available for the workers: # and type of vehicles: 2 vehicles Ford Seating Capacity: 3 Vehicles are owned by Employer. Workers can use these vehicle to make personal errands. |
| Travel to the job | Employer pays/reimburses foreign workers for visa costs and travel costs (transportation, daily subsistence and lodging if applicable) from their home to the worksite and when they return home. Employer pays for airfares and reimburse all cost during the trip once workers presents receipts. |
| Pay deductions | Federal/State taxes |
Other work sites
- West Monroe, LA · Jan 1, 2027 – Oct 30, 2027 · 3 openings
- West Monroe, LA · Jan 1, 2027 – Oct 30, 2027 · 3 openings
- Bastrop, LA · Jan 1, 2027 – Oct 30, 2027 · 3 openings
| Case number | JO-A-300-26292-309682 |
|---|---|
| Official occupation | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (45-2093.00) |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |