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For over 111 years, Y. Hata has proudly supported Hawai'i's foodservice industry as a trusted, locally owned, family-run business. Our legacy is built not only on excellence, but on lasting relationships, tradition, and a deep commitment to our community.

At Y. Hata, we're dedicated to providing a purpose-driven workplace where every team member is embraced as part of our 'Ohana, and where dedication and heart are met with opportunity, support, and growth. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on cultivating a positive, engaging culture rooted in our Core Values - one where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and grow with purpose, we invite you to become part of the next chapter in our legacy of heart and excellence.

Pay Range: $18 to 23 per hour

Position Summary Description:

Helps lead and drive department objectives through leadership and communication to team in coordination with department managers. Has a basic understanding all aspects of the store to include produce, COP, grocery, cashier functions, receiving and all equipment. Places orders and ensures proper stocking levels, merchandising of displays, rotates stock, cleans shelves and displays. Assists setup of item numbers and pricing. Ensures that the store is clean, neat and safe for customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and drives department objectives through leadership and communication to team in coordination with department managers.
• Has a basic understanding of all aspects of the store to include produce, COP, grocery, cashier functions, receiving and all equipment.
• Places orders and ensures proper stocking levels, merchandising of displays, rotates stock, cleans shelves and displays.
• Operates lift truck or other equipment to receive product into the warehouse and to transport palletized products to proper warehouse slots.
• Assists with pricing of merchandise and places it on store shelves.
• Ensures that the store is clean, neat and safe for customers.
• Answers customer inquiries and directs customers to specific products.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with HAACP Plan guidelines and protocols. Displays GMP including receiving, storing, and presentation of products.
• Accurately, efficiently, and pleasantly processes customer orders by ringing sales, counting and balancing register, and bagging customer purchases.
• May be called upon to assist customers to their cars, retrieve carts and assist Customer Service Associates.
• Protects all assets of the company, including facilities, products, the ChefZone and Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. brands.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Uses the Company's Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as their guiding principles.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months to one year of grocery sales experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• The employee will be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds

Why You'll Love Working at Y. Hata

We believe our employees deserve more than just a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both on and off the job.

• Rewarding Compensation - Competitive pay, merit increases, and flexible pay options.
• Your Health Matters - Robust medical, vision, and life insurance; EAP support.
• Time to Recharge - PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• More Than Just Perks - Paid parking, safety gear, uniforms, celebrations, discounts.
• Investing in You - Tuition assistance and development opportunities.
• Plan for Tomorrow - 401(k), Roth 401(k), and After-Tax 401(k) with company match.

Y. Hata & Co., Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.