Job Description

For over 111 years, Y. Hata has proudly supported Hawaiʻi’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 ʻOhana, 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: $19 to $23 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM with Saturday rotations

Position Summary Description:

Safely operates refrigerated trucks on assigned delivery routes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of grocery products to customer locations. Duties include: payment collection, order discrepancy reporting, customer service and issue resolution, as well as conducting daily vehicle inspections and routine maintenance checks in compliance with company and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates delivery vehicles to deliver food items, beverages, paper products, and cleaning supplies to customer’s place of business.
• Unloads products from delivery vehicles using a pallet truck, cart, or hand truck, and places stock on customer’s shelves or racks.
• Preserves product quality and minimizes damages during delivery.
• Collects checks from customers and records transactions on customer receipt and delivery records.
• Writes and reports any damages or discrepancies in orders delivered.
• Collects or picks up empty containers, pallets or rejected or unsold merchandise.
• Performs daily inspection of truck and general maintenance, including fueling and cleaning.
• Adheres to all Federal and State driver guidelines.
• Performs similar and related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Uses the Company’s Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as their guiding principles.

Qualifications

• Two years of delivery route experience and possess familiarity with local roadways and townships within the route area.
• One year experience of distribution or warehouse experience, preferably in the food-service industry.

Must possess a clean driving abstract.

Physical Demands:

Frequently required to lift and carry objects from floor to waist weighing up to 80 lbs.

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.