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Hawaiian Host Group

Candy Packer (Night Shift)

Honolulu, HI

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations throughout the plant. This includes ...

Hawaiian Host Group

Candy Packer (Day Shift)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Shift starts at 6:00 AM Position Summary Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations ...

Hawaiian Host Group

Candy Packer (Night Shift)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Shift starts at 2:30 PM Position Summary Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations ...

Hawaiian Host Group

Candy Packer (Day Shift)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations throughout the plant. This includes ...

Hawaiian Host Group

Candy Packer (Day Shift)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations throughout the plant. This includes ...

Hawaiian Host Group

Candy Packer (Night Shift)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations throughout the plant. This includes ...

Hawaiian Host Group

Candy Packer (Day Shift)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations throughout the plant. This includes ...

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How much do candy making jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy making in Hawaii is $14.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $15.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do you become a candy maker?

To become a candy maker, you typically need to gain experience through on-the-job training or attend culinary or confectionery courses. Skills in food safety, precision, and knowledge of candy-making techniques are important, and some positions may require a high school diploma or equivalent. Practical experience and attention to detail are essential for success in this craft.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in candy making?

To thrive in candy making, you need a strong grasp of food safety, attention to detail, manual dexterity, and an understanding of basic cooking techniques; a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Experience with candy thermometers, industrial mixers, and confectionery molds is beneficial, and food handling certifications are sometimes preferred. Creativity, patience, and teamwork set top performers apart in this field. These capabilities are vital for consistently producing high-quality confections, maintaining safety standards, and effectively collaborating in a production environment.

What is candy making?

A Candy Making job involves preparing, mixing, and shaping various types of candies using recipes, specialized equipment, and ingredients like sugar, flavorings, and colorings. Workers may be responsible for cooking sugar syrups, molding chocolates, or packaging finished products. Depending on the setting, candy makers can work in small confectionery shops, large manufacturing facilities, or artisan kitchens. Attention to detail, creativity, and knowledge of food safety standards are important in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in candy making?

Daily responsibilities in a candy making role often include measuring and preparing ingredients, operating confectionery equipment, monitoring cooking temperatures, and carefully molding or packaging finished products. You may also be responsible for quality control, cleaning workstations, and following strict food safety protocols. Teamwork is important, as candy makers often collaborate with others on production lines to ensure efficiency and consistency. Attention to detail and the ability to adapt to new recipes or seasonal product changes are key aspects of the day-to-day workload. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized confectionery skills that can open doors to advanced roles such as lead candy maker or production supervisor.

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Infographic showing various Candy Making job openings in Hawaii as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Internship, 2% As Needed, 47% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $29,825 per year, or $14.3 per hour.

Candy Packer (Night Shift)

Hawaiian Host Group

Honolulu, HI

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

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!

Shift starts at 2:30 PM
 
POSITION SUMMARY:  
Under the direction of Production Managers, Supervisors, and Leads, engages in a variety of candy-making processes, production tasks, and packaging operations throughout the plant. This includes operating and maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety and efficiency standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Picks up a specified number of candy rows from a moving conveyor belt and places them upright into various-sized trays, adds inserts, and covers the boxes of candy.
  • Uniformly selects and places nuts on a specified number of chocolate rows on a moving conveyor belt, ensuring the chocolate coating meets quality standards.
  • Inspects and sorts roasted nuts by color from a moving conveyor belt.
  • Hand-scoops candy from a moving conveyor belt, packs and weighs cartons, stacks and loads cartons for transport to the packaging line, inspects machine-wrapped cartons, and marks and stacks boxes for storage.
  • Accurately weighs cartons to meet required weight limits for packaging.
  • Loads trays, lids, and unformed boxes and pads into machines, inspects machine-made cartons, marks and stacks boxes for storage, clears jams, resets machines, and monitors the flow of formed boxes.
  • Cleans the production line and surrounding area after each shift.
  • Assists with cleaning tasks during the off-season.
  • The job requires availability for weekend work and flexibility to adapt to shift changes as determined by the business needs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Adheres to all duties and maintains standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Regular attendance is required for the position.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience/training is required.
  • Must provide Tuberculosis (TB) certificate from a valid medical provider as required by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health.
  • Strong ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Proficient in reaching, grasping, and handling tasks at a machine-paced level of activity.
  • Competent in reading instructions in English at a high school level.
  • Availability for weekend shifts and flexible scheduling as needed. 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Seldom: N/A
  • Occasional: Squatting; stooping; crouching; kneeling; and stair climbing.
  • Frequent: 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 25 lbs., ability to push and pull 100 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: The position requires talking to outside trade persons/vendors; verbal communication to outside trade persons/vendors; supervising others; written communication to co-workers; training/giving verbal instructions; visiting/working at different worksites.
  • Frequent: The position requires talking to co-workers; talking on the telephone; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; receiving verbal instruction; reading and receiving written instruction; writing/composing written language.
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 a production floor or warehouse environment and not exposed to weather conditions.
  • 2) The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high in some of the production areas.
BENEFITS:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Vacation Pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Sick Leave
  • Companypaid life & disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee product discounts
$16 - $17 an hour
Additional $1.00 for shift differential
Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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