Machine Operator (Day/Night Shift)

Hawaiian Host Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hawaiian Host Group in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Production Operator to run candy making, nut roasting, and related packaging lines under supervision, ensuring machinery operates to specifications.

You will perform startup/shutdown, adjust equipment for different products, support packing and materials handling, and maintain safety and quality standards. The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read manuals, and good communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• TB certificate from Hawaii Dept. of Health
• One year production operation experience
• 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 startup and shutdown procedures of machinery
• Adjusts machinery/equipment for different products as needed
• Monitors deviations in machinery and makes adjustments
• Performs as production crew for various production lines such as packing and box forming; provides materials handling and logistical support
• Regular attendance is required
• 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

Skills

Machinery operation

Read manuals

Follow directions

Good communication

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

TB certificate (Hawaii Dept. of Health)

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 supervision of the Production Manager, Supervisor and Leads, operates candy making, nut processing and related production and packaging machinery processes; performs startup and shutdown procedures; and ensures that the machinery functions according to specifications.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Other Responsibilities

• 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

Education, Experience and Skills Required

• 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

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 50 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

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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off