Hatchery Tech I

Pacific Seafood; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement with profit-sharing

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Product purchase program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood is seeking a Hatchery Tech I in Quilcene to support hatchery operations, data collection, and routine duties. You will collaborate with teams to meet productivity goals, follow SOPs, and maintain biosecurity and cleanliness across the hatchery.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to work swing shifts, and preferred experience in shellfish or finfish hatchery operations. Proficiency with Office tools and possibility of operating forklifts may be involved.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to work swing shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Experience in shellfish or finfish hatchery operations preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data handling.
• Experience operating forklifts or other heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: follow SOPs to maintain optimal hatchery conditions and assist in all areas of hatchery operations.
• Sanitation, upkeep, and maintenance: identify discrepancies, record activities, and assist with maintenance as directed.
• Hatchery Operation and Equipment: manage tank operations, ensure supplies are on hand, and record data with appropriate tools.

Skills

Driver's license

Swing shifts

Shellfish hatchery experience

Forklift operation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hatchery Tech I

Department: Quilcene Larvae

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Quilcene

Compensation: $18.50 - $20.00 / hour

Description

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 I, 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

1. Daily Operations:

• Follow operational SOPs to ensure optimal husbandry conditions are achieved in all areas of the hatchery: , algae, larvae, single seed, and setting.


• Follow sanitation SOPs to ensure high levels of biosecurity and cleanliness.


• Assist supervisors in all aspects of hatchery operations.

2. Sanitation, upkeep, and maintenance:

• Identify and communicate any discrepancies or maintenance needs to supervisor.


• Record activities on proper forms.


• Assist with maintenance as directed.

3. Hatchery Operation and Equipment:

• Tank Operations: Drain, clean, and fill using proper procedures.


• Ensure all required supplies are on hand for operations.


• Using proper equipment to collect and record required data: Fluorometer, Calculators, Scales, Beakers, and Etc.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Required:

• Valid Driver's License


• Ability to work Swing Shifts, Weekends and Holidays.

Preferred:

• Experience in Shellfish or Finfish Hatchery operations.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Experience operating forklifts or other heavy equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

• Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.


• Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.


• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.


• Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.


• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.


• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.


• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.


• Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.


• Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.


• Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:

• Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment


• Large, specialized equipment


• Large moving equipment


• High noise level


• Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures


• Exposure to hazardous materials


• Wet environment


• Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)


• Well-illuminated environment


• Scents related to the production facility

Benefits

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 Full Time 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