Full-Time

Quality Assurance Assistant

Hawaiian Host Group

Hawaiian Host Group

201-500 employees

Macadamia nut confections manufacturer and distributor

Compensation Overview

$17 - $18/hr

Captain Cook, HI, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)
Required Skills
GMP
Word/Pages/Docs
Quality Assurance (QA)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • Basic math skills are required.
  • A high school diploma and experience in a factory or laboratory environment are preferred.
  • Basic computer skills are required, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted.
  • Must be able to work night shifts and extended daily work hours.
  • Regular attendance is required.
  • Must have attention to detail, be able to multitask, work under pressure, and meet required deadlines.
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to follow instructions.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, customers, and co-workers.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, receive verbal and written instructions, and apply basic math skills.
  • Must be able to work in environments involving noise above 85 decibels, heat, cold, heights above 3 feet, dust, and electrical and mechanical hazards.
  • Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices for food processing and company safety standards and procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with microbiological testing, specification tests, wet-in-shell kernel recovery, water chemistry, fresh water, and autoclave operations.
  • Assist with product sampling and quality analysis of nut in shell.
  • Assist the Quality Assurance team with other work-related duties as needed.
  • Perform physical activities including standing, walking, reaching, gripping, squatting, climbing, carrying, lifting, and pushing or pulling loads with a pallet jack.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a factory or laboratory environment.

Hawaiian Host Group makes macadamia nut and chocolate confections through a family of brands with its own orchards and manufacturing plants in Hawaii, selling products in 23+ countries. Its portfolio includes Hawaiian Host’s chocolate-dipped macadamias, Mauna Loa roasted and flavored macadamias and macadamia milk ice cream, KOHO artisanal chocolates, and brands like MacFarms and Kapua Orchards. It differentiates itself through vertical integration from orchards to finished confections, a broad multi-brand lineup, and a focus on Hawaii-sourced ingredients and omiyage gifts. Its goal is to grow a worldwide platform for macadamia-based confections while sustaining family heritage and community initiatives.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Honolulu, Hawaii

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • September 2025 Ube White Chocolate became a Sweets & Snacks Most Innovative finalist.
  • May 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo drew strong buyer interest for Choco Mango and Caramacs.
  • April 2026 leadership changes and 2026 hiring activity suggest renewed operational focus.

What critics are saying

  • April 2026 CEO shift, replacing Ed Schultz with Michael Fox, signals execution reset.
  • Revelio shows headcount fell from 313 in 2024 to 289 by March 2026.
  • Kirkland, Ferrero, and private-label snacks compress margins and shelf space before 2027.

What makes Hawaiian Host Group unique

  • Hawaiian Host Group remains Hawaii's largest branded macadamia company, pairing orchard-to-chocolate integration.
  • Hawaiian Host and Mauna Loa give HHG premium gifting and everyday-snacking channels.
  • September 2025 Ube White Chocolate and June 2025 Maui Caramacs refresh the portfolio.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Employee Discounts