Overnight Stocker

Hy-Vee•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Overnight Stocker is an essential member of Hy-Vee’s overnight crew, keeping store shelves full and organized and preparing the store for customers each morning. The role involves unloading trucks, stocking and rotating products, organizing backroom inventory, and supporting a smooth overnight operation. The position is physically demanding and performed primarily during overnight hours. Training and support are provided; prior experience is not required. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Clear, friendly communication with customers and teammates.
Ability to stay organized and keep pace during a busy overnight shift.
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 work in cooler or freezer environments for extended periods.
Ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment where applicable; required operator certification must be completed before independent use.
Ability to safely use sharp knives and blades, operate a cardboard baler or compactor, and perform repetitive dough-related motions where applicable to the role and subject to applicable age and legal requirements.

Nice To Haves

Up to six months of similar or related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet customers warmly, provide outstanding service, help customers locate products, reach or carry items, and pass feedback or requests to the team.
Unload trucks and containers; stock shelves; run overstock on risers; and rotate products to ensure freshness.
Monitor for mis-picked items, product outs, and incorrect deliveries, and report issues.
Organize stock for efficiency and clean and restock damaged items.
Tag shelves with overstock in the back room and understock drawers.
Report new or different items to the scanning coordinator for system input.
Work with teammates to support an efficient overnight operation.
Follow Hy-Vee’s dress code, hygiene standards, and company policies.
Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed.
Unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandise.