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, KOHO, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates, and macadamia milk-based ice cream. 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!
Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance (QA) Intern will assist with Quality Assurance programs and activities to ensure compliance with Company policies, food safety standards, government regulations, and industry best practices, including GMP and HACCP.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with conducting pre-operational line check for production prior to start-up, which includes ATP swab testing; general line condition monitoring; line release to production; and employee GMP/hygiene review.
- Assists with performing production line checks as designated; verifies metal detector and x-ray operations; ensures that nut roasting requirements are met.
- Assists with monitoring and logging temperature readings for specific equipment throughout the production/warehouse areas.
- Assists with the QA Management Team in ensuring that sanitation duties and responsibilities are met according to standards.
- Assists with updating and maintaining records, files, and logs.
- Must be able to work independently and as well as a team player.
- Regular attendance is required for the position.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates on various work teams as assigned.
- Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or GED with some college level education in food science or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of six (6) months of related experience, preferably in a food manufacturing facility or food service environment.
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (i.e., night/day shift) and weekends, as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands 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 job functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently sit; use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; taste and smell; and walk; and occasionally required to climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift, and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:
- The position may require visiting/working at different worksites; talking to co-workers and outside trade persons/vendors; written communication to co-workers and outside persons/vendors; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers and vendors; reading; composing written language; 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 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.
Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
