Checker

Hy-Vee; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking a part-time Checker to provide fast, friendly service at the front of the store. You will operate the cash register, scan items and assist customers with questions in a busy, customer-focused environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling, adherence to store policies, and teamwork to ensure a smooth checkout. No formal education required; on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide prompt, friendly customer service.
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic for transactions and change.
• Ability to follow store policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and scan items accurately.
• Assist customers with questions and directions in the store.
• Handle payments and issue receipts, refunds, and changes as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization around the register area.
• Adhere to safety, tobacco, liquor, and WIC guidelines where applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Friendly demeanor

Tools

Cash register

Job description

## CheckerApplylocations: Jefferson City, W Truman Blvd, Jefferson, MOtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 24, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R240467Additional 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:** Checker**Department:** Grocery**FLSA:** Non-Exempt**General Function:**As a cashier you'll be part of a growing innovative brand that prides itself on providing best in class customer service. We are looking for helpful smiles who enjoy working in a fast paced, customer focused environment.The cashier provides fast and friendly service to customers, assists them with questions and request. Operates a cash register and the duties which correspond. Package product, work with drive-up and/or carry-out. Replenishes product as needed.**Core Competencies:*** Partnerships* Growth mindset* Results oriented* Customer focused* Professionalism**Reporting Relations:**Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of GM, Perishables, and Store Operations; Service ManagersPositions that Report to you: None**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:* Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store.* Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or elsewhere in the store.* Makes an effort to learn customers’ names and to address them by name whenever possible.* Assists customers by: + escorting them to the products they’re looking for + securing products that are out of reach + loading or unloading heavy items + making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests + performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience.* Answers the telephone promptly when called upon and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call.* Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.* Operates cash register accurately and scans product, (where applicable).* Redeems promotional coupons, food stamps, WIC checks, issues rain checks, receives cash, checks, completes credit-card charge transactions, in-store charges and figures discounts, as well as, counts back change and issues receipts.* Places merchandise in bags or boxes, gives packages to customers, and assists courtesy personnel as needed.* Answers customer questions and concerns and follows-up with appropriate personnel.* Understands and follows local, state, and company policies on sales of tobacco, liquor, and lottery tickets.* Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines regarding WIC and food stamps.* Required to know value, look-up numbers, department numbers, and features of items for which money is received.* Stocks, faces, rotates merchandise, cleans shelves, understands shelf tags, knows location of merchandise in the store and also in the back room, and takes customers to an item when requested.* Perceives immediate surroundings for customer needs and problems for store safety and security.* Communicates clearly and distinctly on the intercom or telephone system.* Reviews weekly store ad to note price changes and sale items.* Keeps register area clean, ensures adequate supplies are ready and available, reports improper cash levels in cash drawer, and helps maintain the store appearance.* Compares totals on cash register with amount of currency in register to verify balances at the beginning and end of work shift, (where applicable).* May give cash refunds or issue credit memorandums to customers for returned merchandise or know where to direct the customer.* Understands and practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is always clean and neat.* Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.* Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.* Reports to work when scheduled and on time.**Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:*** Assists store management as required (i.e., store displays, decorations for special promotion/events).* Knows code dates on perishable items and can explain to customers.* Changes register tape and ribbons as necessary.* Assists in other areas of store as needed.* Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:*** Must be able to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions; deal with a few concrete variables.* Must have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.* Have the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing.**Education and Experience:**No education or experience requirements.**Physical Requirements:*** Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Can be accommodated)* Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.* Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.**Working Conditions**:This position is frequently exposed to temperature extremes and possible dampness. There are possible equipment movement hazards from a pallet jack, electrical shock, and exposure to chemicals and solvents. This is a fast paced work environment.**Equipment Used to Perform Job:**Pallet jack, box cutter, cash registers, trash compactor, fork lift, calculator, telephone, intercom, cardboard compactor, copier, fax (within wage and hour guidelines).Are you ready to smile, apply today.*Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.*