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title: 'Quality Assurance Assistant at Hawaiian Host Group'
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# Quality Assurance Assistant at Hawaiian Host Group

- **Company:** Hawaiian Host Group
- **Location:** Captain Cook, HI
- **Compensation:** $17–$18/hr
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hawaiianhost/28609dc5-a27f-43a5-8d43-7c27268847e9

## 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!

## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Assists with Microbiological Testing, Specification Tests, and WIS (wet in shell) kernel recovery, water chemistry, fresh water, and autoclave operations.

- Assists with both product sampling and quality analysis of nut in shell.

- Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices for food processing.

- Performs other work-related duties as needed and will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Team.

- Must follow all company safety standards and procedures.

- Must be able to work night shifts and extended daily work hours.

- Regular attendance is required for the position.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Basic math skills are required.

- A high school diploma and experience in a factory or lab environment is preferred.

- Must have basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

- Must have strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, work under pressure, and be able to meet required deadlines.

- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted.

- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to follow instructions are required.

## PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Seldom: Reaching overhead, pinching, gripping, squatting, climbing, lifting >20 lbs.

- Occasional:  Walking, finger dexterity, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. using a pallet jack

- Frequent:  Wrist movement, repetitive motion, lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.

- Constant:  Standing, depth perception, carrying up to 50 lbs.

## COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

- Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, customers, and co-workers.

- Must be able to read, write, speak, receive verbal and written instruction, and apply basic math skills.

## WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Exposure to noise (85+ dB).

- Exposure to heat (up to 85 degrees F) and cold (up to 60 degrees F).

- May work at heights above 3 ft.

- Exposure to dust.

- Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards.

## BENEFITS:

- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Sick Leave
- Company‑paid life & disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee product discounts

## About Hawaiian Host Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hawaiian Host Group is a Hawai‘i-based agricultural, manufacturing, and consumer goods company that is the world’s largest branded macadamia nut company.
- **Entity Type**: Private (established, family-founded, no recent funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Honolulu, Hawai‘i, United States
- **Founded**: 1927
- **Founders**: Mamoru Takitani and Aiko Takitani

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage
- **Target customers**: B2C (direct consumers), B2B (retailers, club stores, food service), B2B2C (partnerships with organizations like schools and nonprofits)
- **Mission or purpose**: “Exceed expectations with the Spirit of Hawai‘i – in everything we do.” The company also states, “We are the hosts of Hawai‘i. It is our job to make the Islands’ future flourish.”

## Products & Services
- **Hawaiian Host**: Iconic chocolate-covered macadamia nuts and chocolates (brand flagship)
- **Mauna Loa**: Dry-roasted and flavored macadamia nuts (acquired in 2015)
- **MacFarms**: Macadamias sold exclusively in club stores (acquired in 2023)
- **KOHO**: Luxury artisan chocolate bon bons and island-inspired chocolates (launched 2021)
- **Kapua Orchards**: One of the world’s largest macadamia orchards (4,000 acres, acquired in 2023)

All products are consumer packaged goods. The company also operates manufacturing plants in Honolulu and Kea‘au, and a farm south of Kona.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: ~500 employees (~430 based in Hawai‘i); operations support an additional 3,000 jobs across the state
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partners include DSD Renewables (solar), No Ka Oi Energy, Arc of Hilo, Keiki Rise, Mana Up, Digital Ready Hawai‘i, Kamehameha Schools, University of Hawai‘i
- **Growth Signals**: Acquired Mauna Loa (2015), launched KOHO luxury brand (2021), acquired MacFarms and Kapua Orchards (2023); installed 1.2 MW solar farm capable of powering 85% of its Mauna Loa processing plant; named one of Hawai‘i’s most charitable organizations multiple years

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest branded macadamia nut company globally**, with a vertically integrated supply chain (own orchards, processing, manufacturing)
- **Strong brand portfolio** covering mass market (Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa), club/channel (MacFarms), and luxury (KOHO)
- **Deep cultural authenticity** (“Spirit of Hawai‘i”) and community roots, providing a unique differentiator in the food industry
- **Sustainability leadership**: Solar farms, wastewater system, sustainable packaging, and carbon footprint reduction efforts

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability**: Expanding renewable energy (solar farm, 100% renewable energy capability at Mauna Loa facility), reducing environmental impact through packaging and wastewater initiatives
- **Community & Education**: Growing the Takitani Foundation (over $12.5M in scholarships/grants), supporting local entrepreneurs through Mana Up and Keiki Rise, and strengthening partnerships with Hawai‘i schools
- **Product Innovation**: Growing the luxury KOHO brand (already voted Best Luxury Chocolates Made in Hawaii by Honolulu Magazine) and continuing to expand distribution in over 23 countries
- **Vertical Integration & Orchard Ownership**: Recent acquisition of Kapua Orchards secures supply and quality control

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: The company emphasizes the “Spirit of Hawai‘i” — warmth, connection, humor, and pride. Employees report a fun, collaborative environment with company events, product tastings, and learning workshops (e.g., speakers from Hawaiian Airlines, Central Pacific Bank, Olympic gold medalists)
- **Hybrid/Remote Policy**: Optional work from home Fridays; flexible scheduling based on needs
- **Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match (via Fidelity), paid vacation, 10 paid holidays + float day(s), aloha Friday dress code
- **Perks**: Employee product discounts, flash sales, new product tastings, parking benefits, bus pass program, onsite perks vary by location
- **Talent Development**: Bi-annual growth conversations, learning workshops, and internal career mobility (openings in engineering/maintenance, production, corporate functions)

## Sources
1. [hawaiianhostgroup.com/about](https://www.hawaiianhostgroup.com/about/)
2. [hawaiianhostgroup.com/careers](https://www.hawaiianhostgroup.com/careers/)
3. [wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_Host_Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_Host_Group)
4. [jobs.lever.co/hawaiianhost](https://jobs.lever.co/hawaiianhost)
5. [hawaiianhostgroup.com/](https://www.hawaiianhostgroup.com/)

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