Candy Packer (Night Shift)

Hawaiianhost; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Sick Leave

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Hawaiian Host Group in Honolulu is seeking a production associate to join the candy-making team. Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, you will operate and maintain equipment, ensure quality control, and adhere to safety and efficiency standards across the plant.

Daily tasks include selecting nuts on conveyor belts, weighing cartons to target weights, loading and moving trays, inspecting machine-wrapped cartons, packing, and keeping the production line clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience/training is required.
• Must provide TB certificate as required by Hawaii Dept. of Health.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Proficient in reaching, grasping, and handling tasks at machine pace.
• Reading instructions in English at high school level.
• Availability for weekend shifts and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Picks up candy rows from a moving conveyor and places them into trays with inserts and covers.
• Selects and places nuts on chocolate rows to meet quality standards on a moving conveyor.
• Inspects and sorts roasted nuts by color on a moving conveyor.
• Weights and packs cartons, stacks and loads cartons for transport to packaging line.
• Keeps the production line clean and clears jams; resets machines as needed.

Skills

Follow directions

Machine-paced work

Reading English instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Loads trays, lids, and unformed boxes and pads into machines, inspects machine‑made cartons, marks and stacks boxes for storage, clears jams, resets machines, 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.
• The job requires availability for weekend work and flexibility to adapt to shift changes as determined by the business needs.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Occasional (communication): 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 (communication): 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 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.

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

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