Company Overview
Koha Foods is one of Hawai‘i’s largest Asian and specialty food distributors, proudly serving the islands since 1984. We supply restaurants, supermarkets, local vendors, and retail stores with a wide range of food products—including our own high-quality Korean specialty items, as well as local favorites like kimchi and boiled peanuts.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for dependable Food Processing Staff to join our production team and support daily food manufacturing operations.
Job Description
As part of the Koha Foods Processing team, the Food Processing Staff position assists with preparing, producing, and packaging finished food products in accordance with company standards and food safety regulations. This role supports production goals while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and quality throughout the processing operation.
Essential Functions
- Transport ingredients safely between storage and production areas
- Select, weigh, and measure ingredients accurately to meet production specifications
- Follow recipes and production procedures to prepare and package food products
- Clean, inspect, and prepare bottles and containers for final packaging
- Properly label ingredients and finished products in compliance with food safety and legal requirements
- Count, track, and maintain accurate inventory levels
- Maintain clean, sanitary processing areas in compliance with HACCP standards
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Processing Manager
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to follow safety standards, protocols, and production procedures
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Food processing or food safety handling experience preferred
- Fish cutting experience is a plus
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments (up to 45°F)
- Ability to push and/or pull up to 75 pounds
Work Environment
This position operates in a food production and processing environment that may include refrigerated or cold areas. Employees must follow strict sanitation and food safety standards.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday to Saturday
- Overtime as needed
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Group life and AD&D insurance
- Supplemental MetLife coverage options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Alternative transportation stipend
- Employee referral program
- Generous employee discounts
- A work environment focused on accountability, collaboration, and growth—guided by our core values
Ready to grow with the Koha Foods ‘ohana?
If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and excited to be part of a growing local company, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to come in for an in-person interview?
- We offer employee referral bonuses! If someone referred you to this position, please enter their full name so we can properly credit them:
- Do you consent to the following: By submitting my application for consideration, I certify that the information provided in the document(s) provided and during any interviews is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false, misleading, or incomplete information (whether written or spoken) may disqualify me from further consideration or result in termination of employment if discovered at a later date. I authorize the company to verify the information provided and to contact references and former employers (unless otherwise noted) to evaluate my qualifications for employment.
Work Location: In person
