About This Role
<p><span class="emphasis-3">Additional Considerations (if any):</span></p>Must be 18+<p><b>-</b></p><p><b>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.</b></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Job Title: </b>Customer Service</p><p><b>Department: </b>General</p><p><b>FLSA: </b>Hourly</p><p><b>Revision Date: </b>07/2026</p><p></p><p><b>About Hy-Vee</b></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>The Role and Why It's Important</b></p><p>Our Customer Service team members are the friendly face of some of our most important in-store services, helping customers with everything from mailing packages and sending money to cashing checks and purchasing licenses. In this role, you'll handle a wide variety of transactions accurately and efficiently while making every customer feel welcomed and valued.</p><p>If you enjoy working with people, stay calm under pressure, and take pride in getting things done right, we'd love to have you on our team.</p><p></p><p><b>What You'll Do</b></p><p>No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:</p><ul><li><p>Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one</p></li><li><p>Weigh postal packages, run mail through meters, and process certified, express, UPS, registered, and insured mail</p></li><li><p>Process Western Union orders and send faxes for customers</p></li><li><p>Sell money orders and cash payroll, personal, ADC, and social security checks</p></li><li><p>Sell hunting and fishing licenses</p></li><li><p>Break down and put money in utility drawers and process paid outs</p></li><li><p>Sign on the postal department, break down, and turn off the postal register</p></li><li><p>Count daily coupons and process refunds for customers and department-approved refunds</p></li><li><p>Sign on and off lottery machines, sell and redeem lottery tickets</p></li><li><p>Assist customers with dry cleaning where applicable and process bottle refunds</p></li><li><p>Assist customers at registers and in other areas of the store as needed</p></li><li><p>Answer the telephone and use the intercom system using appropriate procedures</p></li><li><p>Remove trash in a timely manner and maintain a clean, organized work area</p></li><li><p>Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment</p></li><li><p>Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines</p></li><li><p>Report to work when scheduled and on time</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Your Skills</b></p><p>To be successful, you'll need to be able to:</p><ul><li><p>Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization</p></li><li><p>Perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately</p></li><li><p>File, post, and organize materials; copy data accurately between records; and gather basic information as needed</p></li><li><p>Guide customers and provide clear, helpful direction in a professional manner</p></li><li><p>Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, team members, and store leadership</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Reporting Relationships</b></p><p><b>Accountable and Reports to: </b>Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home</p><p></p><p><b>Education and Experience</b></p><ul><li><p>High school diploma or equivalent experience required</p></li><li><p>Over six months up to one year of similar or related work experience preferred</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Physical Requirements</b></p><ul><li><p>Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas</p></li><li><p>Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation</p></li><li><p>Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment</p></li><li><p>Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards</p></li><li><p>Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Working Environment</b></p><p>This is a fast-paced role in a retail store environment where you will be on your feet and handling a variety of customer transactions throughout your shift. You will have continuous exposure to dirt and noise. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Are you ready to smile, apply today. </p><p><i>Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.</i></p>