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Stocker

Hy-Vee · Fitchburg, 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

Stockers here unload trucks and rotate product. What physical work have you done before, and how did you handle the pace?

What they are checking: Whether they know what steady lifting and long time on their feet feel like, and can keep it up.

Tell me about a time you had a big task and not enough time to finish it. How did you decide what to do first?

What they are checking: Whether they can work out what matters most to customers when the truck is big and the shift is short.

Tell me about a team you were part of that ran smoothly. What did you do to help that happen?

What they are checking: Whether they pull their weight and help others, which matters when a crew works a truck together.

What would you do

You're in the middle of stocking an aisle and a customer asks where to find something you've never heard of. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and help rather than guess or brush the customer off to finish their task.

You find a few items on the shelf that are past their date. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they pull and report expired product right away instead of leaving it for someone else.

A coworker is skipping steps to finish faster, and it's leaving damaged boxes on the shelf. How would you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they care about doing the job right even when shortcuts would make their own shift easier.

The posting says you'll help keep the store tidy beyond your own aisle. What would you do if you saw a spill near the front?

What they are checking: Whether they see safety and store appearance as everyone's job, not just their assigned area.

About the work

Explain how you'd rotate product on a shelf when a new delivery comes in.

What they are checking: Whether they understand first in, first out, which keeps old stock from expiring behind new stock.

How do you keep yourself safe when lifting heavy cases or working with a pallet jack?

What they are checking: Whether they take safe lifting and equipment use seriously, since injuries hurt them and leave the team short.

What does a well-faced, organized shelf look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they have an eye for the details that make a store look full and easy to shop.

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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: 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 Stocker at Hy-Vee, you'll help keep our store shelves full, organized, and ready for customers throughout the day. From unloading trucks and rotating product to assisting customers and keeping the store tidy, your work has a direct impact on the shopping experience our customers count on every visit. If you enjoy staying active, take pride in doing things right, and like being part of a team that keeps things running smoothly, this could be a great fit for you. What You'll Do No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect: • Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly and helping them find what they need throughout the store • 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 • Operate the register for customer purchases as needed • Stock supplies including cigarettes, front-end sacks, and department supplies • Assist with outside maintenance including shoveling snow, spreading ice melt, and returning carts • Help with cleaning throughout the store including registers, restrooms, breakroom, and backroom • Train new stockers on job duties as needed • 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 Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, and Service Managers Your Skills You don't need prior experience for this role! We'll happily train and support you as you grow. To be successful, you'll need to be able to: • 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 store environment • High school diploma or equivalent required; up to six months of similar or related experience preferred Reporting Relationships Accountable and Reports to: Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, Health and Wellness Home, and Service Managers Education and Experience • High school diploma or equivalent required • Up to six months of similar or related work experience preferred Physical Requirements • Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas • Ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation • Exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment • Ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards • Exposure to bloodborne pathogens in pharmacy roles involving dispensing medications or administering immunizations • Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties Working Environment This is a physically demanding, hands-on role performed throughout the store. 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. Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.