31 December 2024
Harita Nickel continues to innovate to provide the best services for its employees. To meet their needs, this sustainable integrated nickel processing company operating on Obi Island has launched another Foodmart shopping center at its worksite. Impressively, this retail facility is now the largest shopping center in any mining area in Indonesia.
Located within the residential area of PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (HJF) employees, the Foodmart covers approximately 1,500 square meters. It offers a wide variety of products, including fresh vegetables and fruits, freshly baked bread, snacks, cooking ingredients, kitchenware, and other daily necessities, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for Harita Nickel employees while working on-site.
Deputy Head of Technical Support, Amiruddin, representing the management of Harita Nickel's business units HJF, PT Karunia Permai Sentosa (KPS), and PT Obi Sinar Timur (OST), highlighted that this impressive second Foodmart building on Obi Island was constructed using repurposed shipping containers, reflecting the company's commitment to environmental sustainability.
"We want to prove that the spirit of environmental sustainability is embedded in Harita Nickel's mining operations by utilizing recycled materials such as used containers," Amiruddin added.
In his closing remarks, Amiruddin expressed his hope that the shopping center would also collaborate with the surrounding community, particularly Harita Nickel’s fostered micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enabling them to market their products. He also urged the management team to ensure the continuity of the supply chain to consistently meet employees' needs.
Industrial Relations/Employee Relations Manager Harita Nickel, Taufik Setiaji, expressed his appreciation for the opening of the second Foodmart store at the Obi Island site.
“We are very grateful for the support from Foodmart management. With this shopping market, employees can experience a shopping experience similar to what they would find in a big city. We hope that this second Foodmart will provide excellent service by offering high-quality products,” Taufik stated.
Taufik also mentioned that the facility would soon feature a restaurant and coffee shop on the second floor, providing a new recreational spot for employees. He emphasized that these amenities are expected to bring added comfort to employees working long shifts of 10 to 12 hours per day in a remote area far from their families.
The grand opening of Foodmart HJF Obi was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the traditional cutting of tumpeng by attending management representatives. The ceremony concluded with the reading of a pledge by Foodmart employees to provide the best service possible. Following the opening, all employees were invited to enter and start shopping.
Christoforus Nanda Rahardian, a representative of Harita Nickel’s Industrial Relations/Employee Relations division, could not hide his excitement about the new facility.
“This Foodmart really helps us. It has a complete selection of goods at affordable prices. Shopping has now become more convenient and comfortable,” he shared enthusiastically.
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