Energetic and detail-oriented office professional needed for a full-time hourly position at Kona Queen Hawaii. Location: Lower Napo’opo’o Road in Captain Cook, HI. Administrative / office experience is required.
ABOUT US:
Kona Queen began in 1975 and has become one of the largest producers of queen bees in the world. We are a family-owned company that is passionate about our bees and our people. Our family has been steering the ship since 2016 and we continue to do our best to carry on Kona Queen’s important legacy in the beekeeping industry.
ABOUT YOU:
First and foremost – you are willing and able to work around honey bees. While the bulk of the bees remain outdoors we do get a few strays in the office and you will need to be comfortable walking the property with bees flying around.
You are a reliable, team-oriented person with a solid work ethic. You put your best foot forward and take pride in a job well done. You are looking for a dynamic job in a company with room to grow. Bonus points if you are interested in honey bees and appreciate their crucial role in agriculture!
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
You must be able to reliably commute to our location on Napo’opo’o Road in Captain Cook for a 7am start time. The Kona Queen Hawaii office hours are 7am – 4pm Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will possess skills in the following areas:
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Quickbooks (preferred)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Critical thinking & problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of our business. Working in agriculture keeps us on our toes and the daily needs of our business literally change with the weather. While the ideal candidate should be ready to adapt to changing priorities, you can expect an average day to include these tasks:
• Answering phones
• Taking customer orders
• Preparing shipping documents
• Scanning / Filing documents
• Responding to company e-mails
• Inventory tracking & supply ordering
• Communicating with field employees
• Processing invoices & payments in Quickbooks
• Preparing and organizing internal & external communications
• Employee record keeping & support
• Supporting business owner(s) with administrative tasks
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
COMPENSATION:
Kona Queen Hawaii offers competitive pay based on experience. The overall compensation package for this position is $75,155 annually. Additional performance-based bonuses and raises are available for qualified candidates.
Base pay = $63,180 paid hourly at $27/ hr, (45 hrs/ wk)
BENEFITS:
Full medical insurance covered by the company (approx. $7,020)
Dental and vision insurance available at group rates as a payroll deduction
AirMedCare insurance covered by the company (this covers medical air lift to Oahu if needed)
Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks / $2,160)
Paid holidays (6 annually / $1,296)
Performance-based bonuses
401-K plan with company match up to 5% ($3,159)
Annual allowance for work boots and rain gear ($500)
Growth within the company is available for dedicated individuals looking for a rewarding career!
Prior work history and references are required. Please submit your resume and feel free to reach out to the Kona Queen Hawaii office with questions.
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