Night Stocker

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. is seeking a Night Stocker to support overnight operations, keep shelves stocked, and ensure products are organized and ready for customers each morning. You will unload trucks, rotate stock, and assist teammates to maintain an efficient overnight workflow.

No prior experience is required, and Hy-Vee provides training. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
• Willing to train and support you as you grow.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and help them find items they need.
• Assist customers with locating products and conveying requests to the team.
• Unload trucks, stock shelves, rotate products for freshness, and manage overstock.
• Monitor for mis-picks, outs, and wrong deliveries; report issues.
• Maintain organized stock and comply with dress code and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Material-handling equipment

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): Overnight Shifts, Must be 18+ - 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: Night Stocker Job Title: Night Stocker Department: Grocery 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

As a Night Stocker at Hy-Vee, you'll be an essential part of the overnight crew that keeps our store shelves full, organized, and ready for customers every morning. From unloading trucks and rotating product to tagging shelves and keeping the backroom in order, your work directly shapes the shopping experience our customers count on. If you enjoy staying active, work well as part of a team, and take pride in a job well done, this could be a great fit for you.

What You'll Do

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly and helping them find what they need
• 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
• Work alongside your teammates to ensure a smooth, efficient overnight operation
• 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: Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, Store Operations, and E-commerce, and Night Stock Manager

Your Skills

• You don't need prior experience for this role! We'll happily train and support you as you grow.
• 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 way
• Stay organized and keep up with the pace of a busy overnight shift
• High school diploma or equivalent required; up to six months of similar or related experience preferred

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Up to six months of similar or related 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 operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material‑handling equipment (required operator certification must be completed prior to independent use)

Work in cooler or freezer environments for extended periods

Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades to cut, trim, or grind product

Where applicable to the role, and in accordance with applicable age and legal requirements: operate a cardboard baler or compactor

Where applicable to the role: perform repetitive motions associated with dough mixing, scaling, and proofing

Ability to unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandise

Working Environment

This is a physically demanding, hands‑on role performed primarily during overnight hours. You may encounter daily exposure to dirt, noise, equipment movement hazards, and cleaning chemicals or solvents, with occasional exposure to temperature extremes and potential electrical shock. The role involves working with and around heavy store equipment. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

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