Hatchery Technician I – Nursery Crew

Job overview

The Hatchery Technician I – Nursery Crew role is onsite in Quilcene, WA, with pay of $18.50–$20.00 per hour. Pacific Seafood describes its work as providing healthy proteins and emphasizes quality, teamwork, productivity, and excellence. The technician supports daily hatchery operations through husbandry, sanitation, tank work, equipment readiness, and operational recordkeeping. The role helps maintain biosecurity, product quality, and productivity while assisting supervisors and other hatchery departments.

What you'll do

• Follow husbandry and sanitation procedures across hatchery areas
• assist supervisors with hatchery operations
• identify and report maintenance needs
• record activities and operational data
• drain, clean, and fill tanks
• move bags using approved crane and rigging equipment after required training
• ensure supplies and equipment are ready.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hatchery technician

nursery crew

hatchery operations

aquaculture

sanitation

biosecurity

tank operations

crane equipment

quilcene wa

pacific seafood

$18.50–$20.00/hr

health insurance

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company profit-sharing match
• paid sick and vacation time for regular full-time team members
• employee assistance program
• and product purchase program.

Why this role

Requires availability for daytime work, weekends, and holidays; variable shifts may be required. Shellfish or finfish hatchery experience and heavy-equipment experience are preferred.

About the employer

Pacific Seafood is hiring for this role. Industry: Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging. Sector: 31.