Retail Packaging Machine Operator

Hawaiian Host Group • Keaau, HI

10d • 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 diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year mechanical or related experience.
• Must be able to use hand tools, power tools, copy machine, computer, calculator, conveyors, electronic controls and scale systems.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) + years of electro-mechanical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Starts, stops and adjusts SUB/Ultrapak packaging machines and supporting equipment to ensure optimum flow of nuts from package filler to casing, and palletizing.
• Assures there are proper levels of packaging materials and supplies to optimize operations.
• Conducts minor repairs, adjustments, and changeovers on key parts of equipment. Assists in major repairs and maintenance as directed.
• Cleans, lubricates, and inspects equipment in accordance with operating requirements, documents general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure package integrity, proper date-code and accurate counting for product, case and pallet.
• Monitors the operation of the scale systems, conducts weight checks, makes any necessary adjustments, and cleans scales as required.
• Keeps work areas and equipment clean, orderly, and sanitary in accordance with 5S Program practices.
• Directs work of packaging line crew members.
• Prepares and maintains necessary reports and accounting records for materials, supplies, finished goods, spillage, holdovers, etc.
• Performs all related barcode scanning duties for materials and finished goods, inputs related data into computer system.
• Reports major problems to shift supervisor.
• Ensures that all pallets of finished products are properly stretched wrapped.
• Performs all related tasks as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required for the position.
• This position requires shift rotation.
• Observes all safety/health policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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