Honey extraction operator

Alveole; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40h week full-time temporary contract

ESG-minded company culture

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Alvéole in Denver, CO is seeking an Extraction and Packaging Operator for the 2026 beekeeping season. This temporary, full-time contract runs 40 hours per week from August 17th through October 30th, with a starting wage of $23.29 per hour.

You will handle honey extraction, packaging, labeling, and inventory data entry while maintaining a clean, safe production area. We value hands-on team players who can meet daily deadlines, work in variable temperatures, and assist with quality control and

Qualifications

• Able to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in warehouse, food processing, or production.
• Beekeeping or honey extraction familiarity is a plus.
• Comfortable working with mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle honey extraction, uncapping, bottling, and labeling per procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized extraction and production areas.
• Package, palletize, and wrap finished honey products for shipping.
• Enter inventory data into internal tools with accuracy.
• Meet daily production targets and timelines for season deadlines.
• Monitor product quality and adhere to food safety standards.
• Perform other warehouse/production duties as needed.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Hands-on warehouse work

Tools

Uncapping and extraction equipment

Job description

Job title: Extraction and Packaging Operator

Location: Denver, CO

Position type: Temporary, full-time contract (40h per week)

Dates of contract: August 17th to October 30th 2026

Starting Salary: 23.29$/hour

***Multiple positions open***

About you:

Are you interested in bees and would you like to work producing local urban honey?

Alvéole has a sweet deal for you! We’re presently looking to fill positions on our honey extraction and production team in Denver for 2026 beekeeping season.

As an Extraction and Packaging Operator, you will be in charge of:

• Honey Extraction: Handle the uncapping and extraction of honey frames, ensuring each frame is processed according to Alvéole’s procedures. This includes operating honey extraction, bottling, and labeling equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.
• Cleaning and Organizing: Maintaining a standardized work environment by regularly cleaning and organizing extraction and production areas to maintain a safe and hygienic work space.
• Packaging: Box, palletize, and wrap finished honey products for shipping to ensure that all orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Metrics and Reporting: Help track and monitor inventory levels by consistent and accurate data entry into Alvéole’s internal data tools.
• Team Collaboration and Deadlines: Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production targets and ensure efficient workflow. Stay informed about the season’s deadlines (Nov 1) and take accountability for meeting them. Ensure all tasks and processes are completed in a timely manner to align with the season's final product shipment deadline.
• Quality Control: Monitor the consistency and quality of honey products, ensuring all items meet Alvéole’s standards. Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards in all aspects of the extraction, packaging, and warehouse operations.
• Other Duties: Complete all other warehouse/production duties as needed or as requested by supervision

Skills and experiences:

• Comfortable with hands-on work in a warehouse environment, including heavy lifting (up to 50lbs), operating mechanical equipment, and working in varying temperatures.
• Experience in product assembly, food processing, or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with agriculture or farming, particularly in beekeeping or honey extraction processes is a plus.
• Ability to operate mechanical and automated equipment.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.

Note from Management:

This is a physically demanding role that plays a crucial part in delivering a high-quality product on time. We’re looking for team members who take pride in hands-on work and enjoy rising to a challenge alongside a supportive team.

Benefits:

• 40h/week full-time temporary contract until October 30, 2026.
• Work for a company that is at the forefront of the ESG movement, driving change and positive impact in urban landscapes.
• A team-oriented work environment that encourages initiative and collaboration

Working conditions

• Comfortable with the reality of warehouse beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, hot indoor temperatures, etc.)
• Heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs)

Language Requirements

Some roles at Alvéole require proficiency in English and/or French due to collaboration with clients, partners, and team members across North America. Specific language requirements for this position can be found in the qualifications section above.

Inclusion & Accommodations

Alvéole is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or military service.

If you require an accommodation or adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiting partner know.

Use of AI

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process. These tools assist our Talent Acquisition team; however, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.