Stocker, Retail

Position: Day Stocker
Additional Considerations (if any):

-At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title:

Day Stocker Department:
GroceryFLSA:
Hourly Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We’re seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers’ lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It’s Important As a Day Stocker at Hy-Vee, you’ll play a key role in keeping our shelves full, organized, and looking great for every customer who walks through our doors. From unloading trucks and rotating product to assisting customers and keeping the store tidy, your work has a direct impact on the shopping experience our customers count on.

If you enjoy staying active, take pride in doing things right, and like being part of a team that keeps things running smoothly, this could be a great fit for you.

What You’ll DoNo two shifts are exactly the same, but here’s what you can expect:

Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly and helping them find what they need throughout the store

Assist customers with finding products, reaching items, carrying heavy purchases, and passing along any feedback or requests to the team Unload trucks, open containers, stock shelves, run overstock on risers, and rotate product to ensure freshness

Monitor for mis-picked items, product outs, and wrong deliveries, and report issues accordingly

Organize stock for greatest efficiency and clean and restock any 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

Operate the register for customer purchases as needed

Stock supplies including cigarettes, front-end sacks, and department supplies

Assist with outside maintenance including shoveling snow, spreading ice melt, and returning carts

Help with cleaning throughout the store including registers, restrooms, breakroom, and backroom

Train new day stockers on job duties as needed

Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee’s dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies

Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed

You’ll receive direction and support from:
District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, and Store Operations, Day Stock Manager, and Service Managers Your Skills You don’t need extensive experience for this role! We’ll happily train and support you as you grow. To be successful, you’ll need to be able to:

Follow written and verbal instructions with confidence

Use basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages

Communicate clearly with customers and teammates in a friendly, helpful wayStay organized and keep up with the pace of a busy store environment

High school diploma or equivalent required; up to six months of similar or related experience preferred

Reporting Relationships Accountable and

Reports to:

Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, and Store Operations, Day Stock Manager, and Service Managers

Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required

Up to six months of similar or related work experience preferred

Physical Requirements 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

Where applicable to the role: ability to…