Machine Operator

Hawaiian Host Group • Honolulu, HI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to premium treats. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state'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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED or equivalent work experience/training
• TB certificate from a valid medical provider as required by the State of Hawaii, Dept. of Health.
• One (1) year experience in a production operation.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read manuals and instructions for machinery & equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to reach, grasp, handle at a machine-paced level of activity.
• Ability to read instructions in English at a high school level.

Responsibilities

• Loads and operates chocolate, nut roasting, nut handling and inspection, box forming, and finish-packaging machinery.
• Performs and monitors startup and shutdown procedures of machinery.
• Adjusts machinery/equipment for different products as needed.
• Monitors any deviation in the machinery and/or equipment and makes adjustment(s) accordingly.
• Performs as production crew for various production lines such as packing and box forming; provides materials handling and logistical support for all production and packaging activities, etc.
• Regular attendance is required for the position.
• Cleans up machinery after shift and provides repair and maintenance support as needed.
• Assists with off-season cleaning.
• Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Leave
• Company-paid life & disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED