Equipment Purchasing Intern
Hy-Vee
Equipment Purchasing Intern
Hy-Vee
Retail grocery, pharmacy, fuel, online ordering
Additional Considerations (if any):
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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: Equipment Purchasing Internship
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Equipment Revision Date: 1/2025
Job Summary
Responsible for auditing and tagging store equipment at our retail locations throughout the summer months. Travel to and from stores including overnight stays in our nine-state region. Work will be about 90% in retail locations and 10% in office.
Reporting Relations
Accountable and Reports to: Equipment Purchasing Agent; Assistant Vice President, Equipment Purchasing
Positions that Report to you: None
Primary Duties
1. Verify the equipment at each store
2. Perform audit procedures on store equipment and make changes to each store’s equipment asset listing
3. Complete and submit weekly equipment change report per location
4. Assist the Equipment Department personnel in researching the location of equipment and processing the equipment changes
5. Perform equipment audit for Hy-Vee owned equipment located at warehouses and other non-retail locations
6. Validate expenses daily
7. Reports to work when scheduled and on time
Secondary Duties
1. Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
Education and Experience
High school diploma and enrolled in a college or university. 1-2 years of Hy-Vee experience preferred, if not, at least 2 years of college completed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Computer with skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel
· Valid drivers’ license
· Good verbal and written communications skills
· Detail oriented, strong problem solving and analytical skills
· Self-starter
· An accounting major is helpful, but not required
· Must be minimum of 18 years of age
Physical Requirements
· Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near and far range with or without correction
· Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Work Environment
The duties of this position are performed in a retail and office setting. There is significant pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a day.
Equipment
Operation of car, computer, cell phone
Financial Responsibility
None
Contacts
Frequent contact with store and office employees
Are you ready to smile, apply today.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.
Hy-Vee operates a chain of supermarkets and convenience stores in the Midwest, offering groceries, bakery items, flowers, catering, gift cards, pharmacy services, and health advice from dietitians. It blends in-store shopping with online options, letting customers browse weekly ads, shop groceries online, and use services like drive-up donut pickups and meal-prep solutions. Revenue comes from in-store sales, online orders, pharmacy services, and fuel sold at Hy-Vee Gas and Fast & Fresh locations, with promotions and a Fuel Saver program to reward frequent purchases. The company differentiates itself through its multi-channel model, integrated services (groceries, health, catering, fuel), and community-focused initiatives that build loyalty. Hy-Vee aims to be a convenient, one-stop shop that meets everyday needs while supporting customers with health services, value pricing, and community involvement.
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