Hawaiian Host Group
consumer goods
Packer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Packer at Hawaiian Host Group. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations throughout the plant. operating and maintaining equipment”
What You'll Achieve.
exceeding expectations; ensuring quality control; adhering to safety and efficiency standards; Accurately weighs cartons to meet required weight limits for packaging
Industry & Context.
clears jams; resets machines
Availability for weekend work, flexibility to adapt to shift changes as determined by the business needs, Weekend shifts, flexible scheduling as needed, Physical demands: stooping; kneeling; stair climbing; pulling; walking; climbing; forward twisting; side overhead grasping; use of hands, finger eye-hand-foot handle or feel objects, tools or reach with hands and 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience/training, Must provide Tuberculosis (TB) certificate from a valid medical provider as required by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, ability to understand and follow directions, Proficient in reaching, grasping, and handling tasks at a machine-paced level of activity, Competent in reading instructions in English at a high school level, Availability for weekend shifts and flexible scheduling as needed
What You'll Do.
engages in a variety of candy-making processes
and packaging operations throughout the plant
operating and maintaining equipment
ensuring quality control
adhering to safety and efficiency standards
Picks up a specified number of candy rows from a moving conveyor belt and places them upright into various-sized trays
and covers the boxes of candy
Uniformly selects and places nuts on a specified number of chocolate rows on a moving conveyor belt
ensuring the chocolate coating meets quality standards
Inspects and sorts roasted nuts by color from a moving conveyor belt
Hand-scoops candy from a moving conveyor belt
packs and weighs cartons
stacks and loads cartons for transport to the packaging line
inspects machine-wrapped cartons
and marks and stacks boxes for storage
Accurately weighs cartons to meet required weight limits for packaging
and unformed boxes and pads into machines
inspects machine-made cartons
marks and stacks boxes for storage
and monitors the flow of formed boxes
Cleans the production line and surrounding area after each shift
Assists with cleaning tasks during the off-season
Performs other duties as assigned
Adheres to all duties and maintains standards in accordance with company policies and procedures
Regular attendance is required for the position
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads; talking to co-workers; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; receiving verbal reading and receiving written writing/composing written language; talking to outside trade persons/vendors; verbal communication to outside trade persons/vendors; supervising written communication to co-workers; training/giving verbal visiting/working at different worksites
Communication Scope
ability to understand and follow directions; Competent in reading instructions in English at a high school level; talking to co-workers; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; receiving verbal reading and receiving written writing/composing written language; talking to outside trade persons/vendors; verbal communication to outside trade persons/vendors; supervising written communication to co-workers; training/giving verbal visiting/working at different worksites
Full Job Description
## 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, 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. 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! Shift starts at 2:30 PM POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations throughout the plant. This includes operating and maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety and efficiency standards. ## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Picks up a specified number of candy rows from a moving conveyor belt and places them upright into various-sized trays, adds inserts, and covers the boxes of candy. Uniformly selects and places nuts on a specified number of
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