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Dairy Clerk

Hy-Vee · Madison, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you worked in a cold or physically demanding environment.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle time in coolers and lots of lifting.

How would you greet customers while you're busy stocking?

What they are checking: Whether they stay friendly and approachable while working.

Tell me about a time you worked without much supervision.

What they are checking: Whether they stay productive and careful on their own.

What would you do

You notice the dairy case feels warmer than usual. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report it right away so product and customers are protected.

A customer asks for a product that's out of stock. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they check the back, suggest options and stay helpful.

You find a leaking gallon of milk in the case. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they clean up, check nearby product and keep the floor safe.

A coworker leaves expired yogurt on the shelf. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they fix it and speak up so the problem doesn't repeat.

About the work

Dairy is all about rotation. How would you stock milk so older product sells first?

What they are checking: Whether they understand first in, first out and checking dates on every case.

How quickly does dairy need to go from the truck into the cooler, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that cold chain matters for food safety.

How do you face and fill a dairy case so it looks good?

What they are checking: Whether they take pride in a neat, full display.

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The full job description

As published by Hy-Vee.

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 Description: Job Title: Dairy Clerk Department: Dairy FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function Responsible for rotating and replenishing merchandise and ensuring highest quality standards are met. Additionally, always maintaining a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members. Core Competencies • Partnerships • Growth mindset • Results oriented • Customer focused • Professionalism Reporting Relations Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of; Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Dairy Department Manager Positions 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: (examples include) • 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 and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call. • Rotates and replenishes merchandise and ensures highest quality standards are met. • Unloads trucks and places product in appropriate storage area. • Faces merchandise. • Ensures cleanliness in the department, cleans off the cases, sweeps the floor, etc. • Builds end caps display and fills through the week as necessary. • Orders product and supply that is requested by department manager • Ensures storage area is organized, the floor is not slippery, and the temperature is constant and correct. • 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 • Participates in the physical inventories (monthly and quarterly). • Checks invoices against delivered product when asked. • 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 have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions. • Ability to do simple addition and subtraction; copying figures, counting and recording • Must be able to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies orally or in writing. Education and Experience Less than high school or equivalent experience and six months or less of similar or related experience. Physical Requirements • Must be physically able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. • Visual requirements include clarity of vision at a distance of less than 20 inches to less than 20 feet, with or without correction; depth perception. • Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Working Conditions This position is exposed to noise and temperature extremes continuously, dirt and dampness frequently, and occasionally exposed to equipment movement hazards. This is a fast paced work environment. Equipment Used to Perform Job Box cutter, two wheeler, ice cream carts, milk dollies, cash register, intercom, calculator, pallet jack, RPM. Contacts Has daily contact with suppliers/vendors and customers. Confidentiality None Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.