Backroom Manager

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Rochester, MN

5d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Backroom Manager oversees the store’s backroom operation to ensure product is received, verified, stored, and delivered to the appropriate departments safely and efficiently. The role leads backroom employees, manages schedules and assignments, oversees inventory receiving, and maintains an organized operation from the dock to the sales floor. The position also provides customer service and supports other store areas and special projects as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience and 6 months to 1 year of similar or related experience. Supervisory experience is preferred. The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 100 pounds or more frequently, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in cooler or freezer environments. The work takes place in a backroom and store environment with continual exposure to dirt and frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dampness, equipment movement hazards, and cleaning chemicals or solvents. The anticipated starting wage is $18.00 to $22.50 per hour, depending on experience. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
6 months to 1 year of similar or related experience required.
Ability to lead and manage backroom employees while maintaining high standards and a productive work environment.
Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions and work through tasks with a few concrete variables.
Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately.
Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 100 pounds or more, with or without mechanical assistance.
Ability to continuously stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods.
Ability to unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandise.
Where applicable to the role, ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment; required operator certification must be completed before independent use.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service, greeting customers and making each interaction positive.
Plan, prepare, and adjust work schedules; assign employees duties; and follow up to ensure tasks are completed correctly and on time.
Receive products from trucks, verify invoices, sign vendor paperwork, and receive vendor orders.
Unload trucks using forklifts, place products in a non-intrusive area, and deliver items to the appropriate department.
Protect the cold food chain and maintain product integrity throughout receiving.
Coordinate 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 accounting promptly.
Deliver receipts to accounting promptly and work with company subsidiaries to receive products.
Maintain a clean, organized backroom, and clean cardboard and trash areas daily.
Maintain cleanliness of the dock area and the area behind the store.
Maintain the sale-items area for the convenience of the management team.
Monitor 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 safely and efficiently to reduce product damage and spoilage.
Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as assigned.
Follow personal hygiene and dress standards and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.