Checker/Stocker

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Albany, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Hy-Vee Checker/Stockers serve customers at the register while keeping store shelves stocked and ready for shoppers. The role includes processing transactions and bagging groceries, unloading and stocking products, rotating merchandise, and helping customers. It is a fast-paced retail position with on-the-job training provided. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

No education or experience requirements; training is provided.
Follow detailed written or verbal instructions and complete tasks involving a few concrete variables.
Perform arithmetic involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing.
Work effectively as part of a team to deliver a positive customer experience.
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.
Unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandise.
Complete a required operator certification before independently using pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment, where applicable.
Work in cooler or freezer environments for extended periods.
Safely use sharp knives and blades to cut, trim, or grind product where applicable.
Operate a cardboard baler or compactor where applicable and in accordance with age and legal requirements.
Perform repetitive motions associated with dough mixing, scaling, and proofing where applicable.
Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service and help make each customer’s visit a positive one.
Operate the cash register, scan products, and process payment types including cash, checks, credit cards, coupons, food stamps, WIC checks, rain checks, in-store charges, and lottery transactions.
Count back change, issue receipts, and provide cash refunds or credit memorandums for returned merchandise as needed.
Follow applicable guidelines concerning WIC, food stamps, and the sale of tobacco, liquor, and lottery tickets.
Bag or box merchandise and assist with courtesy, drive-up, and carry-out services.
Unload products, open containers, stock shelves, and rotate merchandise to maintain freshness and proper presentation.
Face merchandise, clean shelves, understand shelf tags, and help customers locate items.
Stay informed about item look-up numbers, department numbers, item features, weekly ad price changes, and sale items.
Keep the register area clean, maintain adequate supplies, and report improper cash levels in the drawer.
Verify register balances at the beginning and end of shifts where applicable.
Communicate clearly by intercom or telephone, answer customer questions, and follow up with appropriate personnel.
Remain aware of surroundings to support store safety and security.
Assist store management with displays and decorations for promotions and events as needed.
Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as assigned.
Follow personal hygiene and dress standards, Hy-Vee policies, and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.