Job Description

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai\'i? Then please keep reading because we\'re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai\'i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host\xc2\xae, Mauna Loa\xc2\xae, MacFarms\xc2\xae, KOHO\xc2\xae, and Royal Hawaiian Orchards\xc2\xae. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates, and macadamia milk-based ice cream. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai\'i is spread across its headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has manufacturing plants in Honolulu and Kea\'au, as well as Hawai\'i\'s largest single macadamia farm.

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai\'i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands\' future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That\'s enough about us for now, we\'d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you\'re interested. We can\'t wait to meet you!

Under the direction of the Production Manager, Supervisors, or his/her designee, provides working direction to packers on the various production and packaging lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direction and guidance to the employees on the various production lines such as candy production, packing, nut selection and placement, hand-dip/hand-scoop, etc.
• Assigns crew positions on the various production lines.
• Ensures that packers follow safety rules and quality procedures and meets production demands.
• Reports and updates Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor on crew progress, problems, or other matters on an ongoing basis.
• Assists with supervision, training, and evaluation of employees.
• Regular attendance is required for the position.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provides as a back-up to Packer position as needed.
• Cleans up production line and surrounding area after shift.
• Assists with off-season cleaning.
• Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or GED or equivalent work experience/training.
• TB certificate from a valid medical provider as required by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health.
• Two years of production related experience, including some experience leading and directing staff.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to reach, grasp, handle at a machine-paced level of activity.
• Ability to read instructions in English at a high school level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Seldom: N/A
• Occasional: Squatting; stooping; crouching; kneeling; and stair climbing.
• Frequent: Pushing; pulling; standing; walking; sitting; climbing; bending; forward reaching; twisting; side bending; overhead reach; grasping; use of hands, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; ability to lift 25 lbs., ability to push and pull 100 lbs., and talk or hear.
• Constant: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

• Seldom: N/A
• Occasional: The position requires talking to outside trade persons/vendors; verbal communication to outside trade persons/vendors; supervising others; written communication to co-workers; training/giving verbal instructions; visiting/working at different worksites.
• Frequent: The position requires talking to co-workers; talking on the telephone; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; receiving verbal instruction; reading and receiving written instruction; writing/composing written language.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally in an office environment, production floor or warehouse and not exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually light; sometimes moderate in some of the production areas.

Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Hawaiian Host Group