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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: Customer Service
Department: General
FLSA: 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
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.
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.
What You'll Do
No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:
Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one
Weigh postal packages, run mail through meters, and process certified, express, UPS, registered, and insured mail
Process Western Union orders and send faxes for customers
Sell money orders and cash payroll, personal, ADC, and social security checks
Sell hunting and fishing licenses
Break down and put money in utility drawers and process paid outs
Sign on the postal department, break down, and turn off the postal register
Count daily coupons and process refunds for customers and department-approved refunds
Sign on and off lottery machines, sell and redeem lottery tickets
Assist customers with dry cleaning where applicable and process bottle refunds
Assist customers at registers and in other areas of the store as needed
Answer the telephone and use the intercom system using appropriate procedures
Remove trash in a timely manner and maintain a clean, organized work area
Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
Report to work when scheduled and on time
Your Skills
To be successful, you'll need to be able to:
Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization
Perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately
File, post, and organize materials; copy data accurately between records; and gather basic information as needed
Guide customers and provide clear, helpful direction in a professional manner
Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, team members, and store leadership
Reporting Relationships
Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home
Education and Experience
Physical Requirements
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas
Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation
Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment
Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards
Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties
Working Environment
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.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.