Checker

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Lee's Summit, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

The Checker works in Hy-Vee’s Grocery department and helps customers have a positive experience at checkout and throughout the store. The role operates the register, processes payments and returns, provides customer assistance, and supports store operations, safety, merchandising, and cleanliness. The position is performed in a fast-paced retail store environment, with the employee on their feet throughout the shift. Training is provided; no education or experience is required. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

  • Follow detailed written or verbal instructions and work through tasks involving a few concrete variables.
  • Perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • Understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions.
  • Communicate supply needs orally or in writing.
  • Work effectively as part of a team to deliver a positive customer experience.
  • Meet the physical demands of frequent standing and walking, and repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending.
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

  • Provide prompt, friendly customer service and help make each customer visit positive.
  • Operate the cash register accurately and process 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 local, state, and federal requirements for WIC, food stamps, and sales of tobacco, liquor, and lottery tickets.
  • Bag or box merchandise, assist courtesy personnel, and support drive-up and carry-out service.
  • Maintain knowledge of item look-up and department numbers, item features, weekly ad price changes, and sale items.
  • Stock, face, and rotate merchandise; clean shelves; understand shelf tags; and take customers to requested 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 as needed.
  • 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.
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