Customer Service

Hy-Vee; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Minnesota is seeking team members for the Customer Service department. You will greet customers, assist with mail services, and handle money orders and lottery transactions to support a smooth store experience.

Employees are expected to maintain accuracy, follow policies, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment. Prior retail or cashier experience is helpful, and a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile and learning their names.
• Weigh postal packages and process various mail services.
• Handle money orders, checks, and lottery transactions with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile and provide friendly service.
• Weigh and process mail, and handle various mail services.
• Assist with Western Union orders and faxing for customers.
• Sell money orders and checks, and assist with license sales.
• Help customers at registers and restock and organize the area.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow store policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Arithmetic

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 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.

What You'll Do

• 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

• 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

Home Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent experience required

Over six months up to one year of similar or related work experience preferred

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.

Benefits

For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee.

The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $11.50 to $14.40 depending on experience.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.