Nut Picker

Socket.dev; Captain Cook (HI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Host Group is seeking a labor-associate to perform outdoor nut harvesting and bagging tasks on Hawai‘i island. You will collect nuts, ensure proper bag filling, and help maintain production records while observing safety standards.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and reliable attendance. A thirty-day probation period applies, and applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• Must have the physical stamina to squat/stoop for extended periods.
• Strong vision to distinguish nuts from rocks and debris.
• Good finger dexterity to handle nuts of varying sizes.

Responsibilities

• Harvest nuts from the ground and collect in 35-pound bags.
• Fill bags to specified levels with acceptable kernel; separate waste.
• Maintain daily production records with numbered tags.
• Follow all safety standards and procedures and adhere to attendance requirements.

Skills

Physical stamina

Vision and dexterity

Outdoor work readiness

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for picking nuts from the ground and collecting them in 35-pound bags.
• Must fill bag to proper level with acceptable kernel.
• Harvest all sound crop (acceptable kernel) which has fallen from the trees.
• While hand harvesting, exclude rocks, leaves, limbs, and rubbish.
• Must account for daily productions with numbered tags.
• Performs other work-related duties as needed.
• Must follow all company safety standards and procedures.
• Regular attendance is required for the position.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Must have the physical agility and strength to work in a squatted or stooped position for at least eight (8) hours.
• Must have vision (eyesight) strong enough to distinguish nuts from rocks.
• Must have adequate finger dexterity to grasp round nuts that are ¾ to 1 ½ inches in diameter.
• Must be able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions including but not limited to bright sun and light rain.
• Outdoor temperatures may range from 55-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to carry at least thirty-five (35) pounds for short distances.
• Must be able to walk on rocky hillside ground.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to follow verbal/written instructions.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Will be required to complete a thirty (30) day probation period.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Seldom: N/A
• Occasional: N/A
• Frequent: Squatting; stooping; crouching; kneeling; 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 35 lbs., ability to push and pull 35 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: N/A
• Frequent: The position requires talking to co-workers; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; receiving verbal instruction; receiving written instruction.
• Constant: This position requires receiving verbal instructions.

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 works in an outdoor environment and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions as well as to intense degree of noise, vibration, dust, and dirt when plant is in operation.
• 2.) The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Hearing protection is required in areas where noise level is relatively high.

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

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