Careers at Beneficial Insectary
At Beneficial Insectary, we are proud to be a leader in the production and supply of high-quality beneficial insects and mites for biological pest control. Since 1986, our team has supported growers across North America with science-based, environmentally friendly pest management solutions.
If you’re passionate about agriculture, sustainability, and making a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.
Why Work With Us
At Beneficial Insectary, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative environment where innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement are encouraged. Whether you’re working in production, research, operations, or administration, you’ll be part of a team making a difference in agriculture and the environment every day.
What we stand for
Our Values
Customer Commitment
Our Customer Service and IPM teams are dedicated in their commitment to delivering customer satisfaction and product awareness with every encounter.
Teamwork
We work together, to exceed the needs of our customers and to help our Company flourish.
Passion for Innovation
Driven and devoted to innovating science-based least toxic product development.
Respect for People
We honor and value our people, inspire their growth and celebrate their success.
Quality
We mass-rear outstanding products, with unsurpassed customer service that, together as a company, deliver superior value to our customers.
Personal Accountability
We are personally accountable for following through on our commitments every single time.
Comprehensive Employee Benefits
We are proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment. After 90 days, employees are also eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan, which includes a company match of up to 4% with 100% vesting.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Mental Health & Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Company Match and 100% Vesting
- Additional Wellness Resources
Open Positions
Description
Production Technician (Temp to Hire)
Department: Biological Production
Reports To: Production Supervisor or Operations Manager
Location: Bella Vista
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
The Production Technician – Insect Production supports the rearing, harvesting, quality control, and packaging of beneficial insects and mites used in biological pest control. This role is essential to maintaining high standards of organism health, environmental cleanliness, and production accuracy. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with live organisms, and committed to contributing to sustainable agriculture practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the propagation and rearing of beneficial insects and mites according to company protocols
- Monitor insect life cycles, growth stages, and environmental conditions to ensure healthy production
- Perform tasks such as feeding, harvesting, sorting, and transferring live insects with precision and care
- Prepare, package, and label live insect shipments for customer delivery in accordance with quality and safety standards
- Record production data accurately, including batch numbers, quantities, and developmental observations
- Conduct routine cleaning and sanitization of production areas, equipment, and workstations to prevent contamination
- Follow biosecurity and safety protocols strictly, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Communicate any anomalies in insect behavior, health, or facility conditions to supervisors promptly
- Support cross-functional tasks including inventory management, supply restocking, and minor facility maintenance
- Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives as directed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience in agriculture, entomology, greenhouse operations, lab work, or animal husbandry preferred
- Comfort working in environments with live insects and organic material
- Ability to follow detailed protocols and maintain accurate records
- Fine motor skills and the ability to handle delicate tasks with precision
- Ability to work in warm or humid environments typical of insect rearing facilities
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Dependable, organized, and capable of working independently or as part of a small team
Work Environment:
- Work is conducted in controlled environments such as greenhouses, insectaries, or rearing rooms
- Regular exposure to high humidity, variable temperatures, and live insect populations
- Use of PPE such as gloves, lab coats, and hairnets may be required
- Flexible scheduling may be necessary during peak production seasons
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time during rearing and production tasks
- Manual dexterity to handle small and delicate insects with care
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly
- Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements
- Comfort working in high-humidity and variable-temperature environments typical of insect rearing facilities
- Use of ladders or step stools as needed to access equipment or materials
Requirements
Description
JOB TITLE: Customer Service Representative (Temp to Hire)
Location: Tanqueray Ct.
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Customer Service
Full Job Code: AMS010-U2-04
Position summary
The Customer Service Representative is responsible for delivering excellent customer support while ensuring accurate and timely order entry and processing. This role serves as the first point of contact for customers via phone and email and plays a critical role in maintaining smooth order flow and operational efficiency.
Essential duties and responsibilities
· Answer and manage incoming calls on a multi-line phone system in a professional and timely manner
· Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email, providing accurate product, pricing, and order information
· Perform daily order entry, including entering, reviewing, and verifying customer orders for accuracy
· Process order changes, cancellations, and updates while ensuring all system information is correct
· Coordinate with internal teams (production, shipping, quality, etc.) to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
· Proactively communicate with customers regarding order status, delays, or issues
· Handle customer concerns or complaints with professionalism and a solution-oriented approach
· Maintain detailed and accurate records of customer interactions and order activity
· Support administrative and operational tasks as needed
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Core Competencies
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· Professionalism and reliability
· Strong organizational skills
· Ability to handle high call volumes while maintaining data accuracy
· Customer-focused mindset
Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
· Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer and telephone-based work
· Frequent use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, data entry, and operation of office equipment
· Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and via electronic communication
· Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
· Ability to maintain visual focus and read information on computer screens and printed documents for extended periods
· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Work environment:
· Office-based role with frequent phone and computer use
· Requires extended periods of data entry and multitasking across systems
· Frequent interaction with customers, employees, and external business partners via phone, email, and in person
· Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities, interruptions, and deadlines
Description
JOB TITLE: Production Technician - Insect Rearing (Temp to Hire)
Anticipated range: $18 - $20.00, depending on experience
Location: Bella Vista, Anderson, Caterpillar, Tanqueray
POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Technician - Insect Rearing supports the mass rearing of beneficial insects using established protocols and best practices. This role involves preparing diets and host material, maintaining insect colonies, monitoring life cycles, ensuring proper environmental conditions, and recording accurate production data. The technician works closely with the production team to ensure high-quality and consistent insect yields.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepare and maintain insect rearing environments, including temperature, humidity, and light controls.
· Handle and care for insect colonies through all life stages (egg, larva/nymph, pupa, adult).
· Prepare and distribute food sources or host plants/eggs to support insect development.
· Collect, separate, and transfer insects according to rearing schedules.
· Inspect colonies daily for health, growth, contamination, or abnormalities.
· Follow strict sanitation and biosecurity procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
· Accurately document production data, observations, and quality control checks.
· Assist with harvesting, packaging, and staging insects for distribution or further processing.
· Operate basic lab/production equipment and maintain cleanliness of workstations.
· Adhere to company safety guidelines and report any deviations or concerns to supervisors.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements
· High school diploma or equivalent (biology, agriculture, or related coursework preferred).
· High school diploma or equivalent (biology, agriculture, or related coursework preferred).
· Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a positive, team-oriented environment.
· Experience in insect rearing, agriculture, animal care, or laboratory work preferred.
· Ability to work with live insects and maintain attention to detail.
· Strong observation and problem-solving skills.
· Comfortable with repetitive tasks in a production/laboratory setting.
· Ability to follow written protocols and maintain accurate records.
· Forklift or equipment certification may be preferred depending on facility needs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered in a nursery-style production and insect-rearing environment.
· Work is primarily performed in indoor nursery and production areas, including climate-controlled rooms, rearing areas, and workstations used for feeding, harvesting, packaging, and quality control of beneficial insects (lacewings).
· Position requires frequent pushing, pulling, and maneuvering of tall rearing racks throughout the facility.
· Must be able to work directly with animal-based feed ingredients, including ground beef, egg yolk, and liver, as part of insect-rearing and feeding processes.
· Ability to follow written protocols and maintain accurate records.
· Environmental conditions may include variable temperatures, humidity, plant material, organic substrates, insects, dust, and related odors.
· Work may occasionally be performed in an indoor warehouse, staging, or shipping/receiving environment.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a positive, team-oriented environment.
· Experience in insect rearing, agriculture, animal care, or laboratory work preferred.
· Ability to work with live insects and maintain attention to detail.
· Strong observation and problem-solving skills.
· Comfortable with repetitive tasks in a production/laboratory setting.
· Forklift or equipment certification may be preferred depending on facility needs.
Description
JOB TITLE: Shop Technician / Ranch Maintenance Technician
Anticipated range: $22.00 to $24.00, depending on experience
Location: Bella Vista
Schedule: TBD
Position Summary
The Shop Technician / Ranch Maintenance Technician supports the BV Production Facility by performing maintenance, repair, fabrication, and installation of equipment and infrastructure. This position also assists with comprehensive ranch operations and maintenance across a 550-acre ranch. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, versatility, and the ability to perform a wide range of duties in both shop and outdoor environments year-round.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain and repair existing production and shop equipment.
- Fabricate, install, and modify new equipment as required to support operations.
- Perform general shop maintenance and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.
- Operate a wide range of power tools, including skill saws, chop saws, jig saws, angle grinders, heat guns, rivet guns, reciprocating saws (Sawzall), sanders, chainsaws, and weed eaters.
- Operate and maintain shop machinery, including mills, lathes, drill presses, band saws, MIG welders, aluminum welders, cutting torches, brake presses, and shears.
- Work with various materials, including wood, steel, aluminum, and polycarbonate.
Perform basic electrical installation, diagnostics, and repairs, including:
- AC systems (120V / 220V)
- DC low-voltage systems
- Motors, converters, and relays
- Operate and maintain ranch and wheeled equipment, including dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, pickup trucks, spreaders, and ATVs/quads.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs on all assigned equipment.
- Support ranch operation and maintenance activities, including irrigation ditch maintenance, field irrigation, discing, mowing, levee construction and repair, and fence installation and repair.
- Perform tree and debris cleanup using chainsaws.
- Relocate wheel lines and support irrigation systems as needed.
- Perform outdoor duties in all weather conditions year-round, as operational needs require.
- Mechanical aptitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Time management
Adaptability and flexibility
Requirements
Position Requirements
- Ability to operate a wide range of hand, power, shop, and heavy equipment safely.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical repairs.
- Willingness to perform a broad range of duties, including tasks outside a traditional job scope.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to operational needs as required.
Our Locations
We operate in the heart of California agriculture and are proud to serve growers across the U.S. from our headquarters in Redding, CA. Our proximity to farming communities and agricultural hubs keeps us closely connected to the growers we support.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested in joining our team? We invite you to explore our current job openings and apply directly through our official careers portal or reach out to us directly at careers@insectary.com with your resume and area of interest.