Backroom Manager

Hy-Vee•Davenport, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Backroom Manager keeps the behind-the-scenes operation of the store running safely and efficiently, making sure product is received, verified, and delivered to the right place at the right time. In this role, you’ll lead the backroom team, manage schedules, oversee inventory receiving, and maintain a clean, organized operation from the dock to the floor. If you are a dependable leader who takes pride in efficiency, safety, and getting things done right, we’d love to have you on our team.

Requirements

Lead and manage backroom employees, maintaining high standards and a productive work environment
Follow detailed written or verbal instructions and work through tasks with a few concrete variables
Perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately
Understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing
Work effectively as part of a team to keep the store running smoothly and efficiently
High school diploma or equivalent experience required
6 months to 1 year of similar or related experience required
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 100 pounds or more, with or without mechanical assistance
Continuously stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods
Ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment (required operator certification must be completed prior to independent use)
Work in cooler or freezer environments for extended periods
Ability to safely use sharp knives and blades to cut, trim, or grind product
Ability to safely operate a cardboard baler or compactor
Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with dough mixing, scaling, and proofing
Ability to unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandise

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one
Plan, prepare, and adjust work schedules, assign employees to specific duties, and follow up to ensure tasks are completed properly and on time
Receive product from trucks, verify invoices for accuracy, sign vendor paperwork, and receive all vendor orders
Unload trucks using forklifts and ensure product is placed in a non-intrusive area before delivering items to the appropriate department
Protect the cold food chain and maintain the integrity of all product throughout the receiving process
Coordinate the receipt and secure storage of controlled items including liquor, cigarettes, and pharmacy inventory
Process returned items with drivers and ensure signed receipts are returned to the accounting office in a timely manner
Ensure receipts are taken to accounting promptly and work with company subsidiaries to receive product
Maintain a clean, organized backroom and ensure cardboard and trash areas are cleaned daily
Maintain cleanliness of the dock area and behind the store
Maintain the area for sale items to ensure convenience for the management team
Stay aware of store needs, particularly in the grocery department, and work with internal customers in a timely and efficient manner
Keep training certifications current including forklift certification
Perform small equipment repairs for store departments as needed
Work in a safe and efficient manner to reduce product damage and spoilage
Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as assigned
Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
Report to work when scheduled and on time