Aquaculture Production & Shipping Technician

AlgaeBarn, LLC • Full-time • Commerce City, Colorado, United States • USD $19 - USD $23 / hour • 2m ago

Who We Are

AlgaeBarn leads the marine-aquarium sector in live microalgae, copepods, and clean-cultured seaweeds. We grow, pack, and ship direct to hobbyists so their tanks—and the oceans—increase their biodiversity.

Estimated Breakdown of Responsibilities

Packaging & Shipping - 50%: Portion live products, fold/tape cartons, insert heat/cool packs, pick and pack orders, verify orders in ShipStation, hand-off to carriers.
Culture Care - 30%: Feed & harvest phytoplankton, copepods, macroalgae. Acclimate incoming invertebrates, scrub grow-out tanks, track water chemistry.
Hands-On Projects - 10%: Build PVC manifolds, repair pumps, assemble lighting rigs, 3-D-print small fixtures, keep workstations lean-5S clean.
Team & Facility Upkeep - 10%: Break-down cardboard, clean floors & drains, sanitize tools, jump into any task that keeps the line moving.

Must-Haves

Comfortable lifting 50 lbs repeatedly and being on your feet 10 hrs/day.
Able to read work orders, measurements, and SDS sheets in English.
Demonstrated “maker” mindset—tell us about something you fixed, built, or hacked together.
Reliable commute to our facility (no public-transit access).
High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Nice-to-Haves

Previous aquaculture, aquarium‐store, hatchery, brewery or warehouse experience.
Familiarity with hand tools, PVC plumbing, or basic electrical.
Forklift or pallet-jack experience.
Biology, horticulture, chemistry, or environmental science coursework.

Perks & Benefits

3-day weekend every week
401(k) + employer match
Employer Sponsored Healthcare after 60 Days
Employer Sponsored Dental & Vision
Employee discount on all livestock & gear
Paid industry certifications (forklift, etc.)
Paid Sick Leave
PTO after 1 year of service.

Ready to Apply?

Respond with a one-paragraph story about

the handiest thing you’ve built or fixed - or - Tell us about your favorite aquarium experience.
Your résumé and the code word “ABJOB” in the subject or first few sentences.

(Applications missing #1 or #2 are auto-archived.)

AlgaeBarn is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: