Hatchery Technician I

Pacific Seafood
paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Washington, Quilcene
1601 Linger Longer Road (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better. Summary As a Hatchery Technician 1, you will assist in the completion of all hatchery activities to ensure maximum quality and productivity. Having a strong work ethic, you will use your knowledge to complete routine duties, recommend improvements to current operation, assist in all departments, and collaborate with all operations to meet company, division, and location goals. Key Responsibilities Daily Operations Follow operational SOPs to ensure optimal husbandry conditions are achieved in all areas of the hatchery: Broodstock, spawning, algae, single seed, and setting. Assist supervisors in all aspects of hatchery operations. Perform feeding procedures. Measure and record basic water quality parameters such as temperature, pH, fluorometer readings, and salinity. Use a calculator to determine feeding and inoculation times. Use a scale and graduated beakers to prepare nutrients and additives. Observe all safety guidelines. All other duties as assigned. Sanitation, upkeep, and maintenance Identify and communicate any discrepancies or maintenance needs to supervisor. Record activities on proper forms. Assist with maintenance as directed. Follow sanitation SOPs to ensure high levels of Bio-Security and cleanliness. Maintain supplies of cleaning materials such as bleach and scrub pads. Chlorinate and flush seawater and algae hoses. What You Bring to Pacific Seafood Required Valid Driver's License Ability to work Daytime, Evenings, Swing Shifts, Weekends and Holidays Preferred Experience in Shellfish or Finfish Hatchery operations Proficiency with Microsoft Office Experience operating forklifts or other heavy equipment Salary Range:$18.00 per hour Total Compensation At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to: Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit-sharing match Paid time off for all regular FT team members to include sick and vacation days Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members Product purchase program Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.