Utility Worker

Job Opportunity at Hawaiian Host Group

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.

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.

This position starts at 5:00 AM

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, performs work for production and packaging lines.

Essential Functions

• Manages the loading of chocolate into tanks for production use.
• Forms and loads shipping cartons; manually stacks and moves cased products.
• Provides logistical support for all production and packaging activities.
• Weighs, loads, mixes, and cooks ingredients to prepare candy and related products.
• Stacks and pallets products to finish-packaging line.
• Understands and works safely with heavy equipment, including but not limited to various pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, and forklifts.
• Collaborates with other employees to ensure smooth production with no interruptions in the supply of needed items throughout the day.
• Cleans factory areas and provides janitorial and maintenance support as needed.
• Assists with off-season cleaning.
• Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Regular attendance is required for the position.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience/training is required.
• Must provide Tuberculosis (TB) certificate from a valid medical provider as required by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health.
• Strong ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to reach, grasp, and handle tasks at a machine-paced level of activity.
• Ability to read and comprehend 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.

1. 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.
2. The noise level in the work environment is usually light; sometimes moderate in some of the production areas.

$17 - $19 an hour

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