H-2A · Agriculture

Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Janway Farms

Zachary, LA — United States

Job duties

Official text in English.

Attend to live bees to support honey production and maintain colony health through feeding, adding supplements, and performing routine hive inspections. Assist with opening hives, checking brood frames, adding supers, and performing basic colony maintenance. Assemble bee hives and prepare hive components for use in apiary operations. Handle bees safely using standard protective equipment and demonstrate familiarity with basic hive tools. Uncap harvested honeycombs and assist with honey extraction. Lift and move boxes of bees, honey, or equipment as directed. Drive farm vehicle to obtain supplies, honey‑processing equipment, and tools used in daily apiary operations. Perform minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment, worksite, and colony boxes. Assist with general farm labor associated with apiary operations.

Requirements

Two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.

Housing

2 buildings on same property/address

Transportation

See Addendum C

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