Migratory Beekeeper - California & North Dakota
World Honey Market LLC
Compensation
$18.60/hour
- Estimated monthly pay:
- $3,627.00
- Estimated total for the full contract:
- $32,523.43
- Pay deductions:
- The employer will make all deductions required by law, including FICA, federal and state tax withholdings, and any court-ordered child support. Deductions, including applicable housing offsets, will be made in accordance with the laws and regulations of the state in which the employee is working at the time. All deductions will comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable state law.
Estimates are calculated from the wage rate, weekly hours, and contract dates listed in the Department of Labor record. They are not a guarantee of actual earnings.
Job details
- Dates:
- January 1, 2027 – September 30, 2027
- Positions:
- 25
- Weekly hours:
- 45
- Housing:
- Provided
- Transportation:
- Provided
Employer contact
To ask about this job or how to apply, contact the employer directly.
John Peterson, Owner
Contact information the employer gave to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Work description
This position supports commercial pollination and honey production along a California–North Dakota route, emphasizing almond pollination in California followed by summer honey flows in North Dakota. The worker conducts night moves and placement of palletized hives, monitors bloom and colony strength, and completes pickup and relocation to subsequent yards; in North Dakota, they manage production flows through supering, swarm control, queen status checks, and timely pulling and transport of supers. Duties include load/unload and securement of hives, use of forklifts or hive loaders where provided, recordkeeping of yard GPS/ID tags, and routine feed and treatments under direction, with end-of-season mite monitoring and preparation. Work is outdoors in all weather, often at night during moves, with regular lifting up to 75 lbs and required PPE; applicants must have no allergies to bee stings or hive products. Schedules vary by crop and environment, and hourly pay meets or exceeds the applicable state AEWR for the state worked.
This record confirms the opportunity appears in the cited official Department of Labor data source at the stated time. It does not prove current availability, guarantee selection, or authorize a recruiter to collect money from you. Do not pay unauthorized recruitment fees.
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Last updated: November 9, 2026
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