Careers

Quality Marine is always looking for talented members to join our growing team. To apply for a position, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to careers@qualitymarine.com and indicate the position you're interested in.

Currently Available Positions:

Overview

If you are passionate about the aquarium hobby, we are looking for individuals who are positive, self-motivated with an outgoing personality to manage and develop B2B wholesale accounts. Be a part of the industry’s leading importer and wholesaler of ornamental aquatic livestock. We supply leading retailers worldwide along with public aquarium institutions. Build your career doing something you enjoy in an exciting work environment. Top compensation, a rewarding work environment and great benefits. We are a fast growing and dynamic company.

Key Responsibility

  • Make outbound calls to retail business owners and institutional facilities
  • Develop and qualify leads to drive additional sales opportunities
  • Build long lasting B2B relationships, we thrive on repeat business and not the 1-time sale
  • Generating revenue while meeting sales goals

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Passion for the aquarium hobby
  • Background in retail-based sales. Retail pet store or aquarium shop experience is preferred
  • Experience in keeping aquariums and knowledge in the hobby
  • Goal oriented
  • Good organizational skills
  • Self-starter/motivated with an entrepreneur mindset
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Microsoft Office literate

Benefits

  • We offer industry leading compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision Plan, PTO and 401k. This is a full time position.

SUMMARY

The Marine Husbandry Aquarist is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of all marine fish and invertebrates within the facility, with a primary focus on tropical marine invertebrates and coral propagation.Shape.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily health inspections of marine invertebrates.
  • Identify, grade, and create SKU structures for new coral color types and species.
  • Maintain clean and organized tanks and aquatic systems, managing invertebrate interactions.
  • Prepare arrival and holding spaces for incoming shipments.
  • Handle, organize, and verify WYSIWYG coral collections.
  • Update and maintain accurate inventory records using hand-held devices and database systems.
  • Develop and maintain detailed invertebrate quality reports.
  • Test and maintain optimal system parameters for aquatic environments.
  • Administer treatments and maintain coral health as needed.
  • Oversee and manage coral propagation processes.
  • Perform inventory checks and maintain accurate coral and invertebrate counts.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Associate degree (AS) or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Experience in coral and invertebrate husbandry techniques preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient computer skills and experience with inventory systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Availability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for more than 7 hours per day.
  • Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.

Contact us to apply

  • This position offers a dynamic and hands-on role in a marine husbandry environment, perfect for individuals passionate about marine life and coral propagation.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and motivated Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team at our Los Angeles headquarters near LAX. This is an on-site position, and candidates must live within a reasonable commute of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and excellent communication across departments. Comprehensive training on our data entry process will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately input and maintain data in web-forms, company databases and systems
  • Verify and cross-check information for accuracy
  • Ensure timely and efficient data entry to meet critical deadlines
  • Liaison with government officials
  • File completed documents in a precise and efficient way

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and web-based data entry systems
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Excellent phone and email communication etiquette
  • Quick learner with problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Part-time availability, with flexible scheduling options, including weekends; Sunday availability is required.

SUMMARY

The marine husbandry aquarist I is an entry level position. The marine husbandry aquarist I is responsible for maintaining clean and healthy aquariums for livestock. These duties include but are not limited to: livestock health management, siphoning and cleaning livestock holding, and distribution of feeds to marine fishes and invertebrates.

Primary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  • Remove deceased animals from the holding systems
  • Prepare and distribute feeds
  • Treating disease
  • Clean tanks, systems, and work areas
  • Handling and moving livestock as needed
  • Water testing and data entry

Secondary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  • Assist livestock acclimation, freshwater husbandry, invert husbandry, packing and picking, facility maintenance teams.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification/Requirements

  • Weekend and holiday work required
  • Entry level - no prior experience required
  • Keeping aquariums, a plus – tell us about it!
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritizes responsibilities, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Physical Requirements

  • Standing for more than 7 hours per day.
  • Able to lift 60 lbs.

SUMMARY

The marine husbandry aquarist II is responsible for the daily care and health management of all marine fishes in the facility. These duties include but are not limited to: distributing feeds to marine fishes, water quality sampling and testing, tank cleaning, inventory control, and recognition and treatment of diseases, making and distributing saltwater, and other husbandry-related tasks as assigned

Primary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  • Remove deceased animals from the holding systems
  • Prepare and distribute feeds
  • Maintain system organization and move fish as needed
  • Water testing and data entry
  • Administer livestock treatments
  • Remove animals in need of treatment and place in hospital systems
  • Identify and remove healthy animals from the treatment system
  • Clean and maintain tanks, systems, and work areas
  • Mix and distribute chemicals
  • Count and adjust inventory as required

Secondary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  • Assist livestock acclimation, freshwater husbandry, invert husbandry, packing and picking, facility maintenance teams.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field or equivalent experience
  • Weekend and holiday work required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  • Knowledge of marine fishes and invertebrates required
  • Fish pathology, coral husbandry, and coral propagation a plus
  • Aquarium keeping, preferred (Ever kept a fish tank? Let us know!)

Physical Requirements

  • Standing for more than 7 hours per day.
  • Able to lift 60 lbs.

SUMMARY

We are a leading company in a unique perishable industry and are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee our expanding warehouse operations. The Operations Manager will be responsible for maintaining high levels of accuracy, leading and developing the warehouse team, and providing exceptional customer service while maximizing productivity and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in warehouse management, experience with lean manufacturing and automation, and the ability to manage multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead warehouse operations by implementing Good Management Practices, providing direction to staff, and training personnel on key skills.
  • Manage inventory accuracy, FIFO turn, and optimize costs while consistently meeting and exceeding customer service standards, ensuring complete and on-time order shipments.
  • Build an effective team through hands-on employee relations, hiring, cross-training, and communication with both management and front-line hourly personnel.
  • Research, identify, and implement automatic and manual control processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and generate cost savings.
  • Develop key metrics to assess, measure, and control warehousing activities, regularly monitoring finished work based on schedules and assignments.
  • Proactively evaluate warehousing support systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and minimize costs while maximizing productivity.
  • Analyze process workflow, manning, space requirements, and equipment layout to identify and implement system improvements.
  • Establish and monitor security procedures and protocols to safeguard warehouse operations and assets.
  • Manage inventory levels by conducting physical/cycle counts and reconciling with the ERP system.
  • Expand shipping capacity to support the growth of multi-channel fulfillment.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience of at least 5 years in a highly data-driven warehouse management environment.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing and optimizing automation initiatives.
  • Experience managing multiple teams and fostering employee development.
  • Strong negotiation skills to manage vendor relationships.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP software, and utilization of barcode systems in a warehouse environment.
  • Ability to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Excellent planning, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Solid problem-solving ability in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What will make us notice you:

  • Experience in consumer-packaged products, with perishable goods knowledge.
  • ISO, GxP, or similar practices experience.
  • Knowledge of the aquarium or pet industry.
  • Proficiency in Spanish.

Contact us to apply

  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.