Job Information
Hy-Vee Food Stores Equipment Purchasing Intern in West Des Moines, Iowa
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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 Intern
Department: Equipment
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Title: Equipment Purchasing Summer Internship 2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Equipment Revision Date: 1/2025
Job Summary
Responsible for tagging and auditing store equipment at our retail locations throughout the summer months. Travel to and from stores including overnight stays in our eight-state region. Work will be about 90% in retail locations and 10% in office.
Reporting Relations
Accountable and Reports to: Equipment Purchasing Agent; Group Vice President, Equipment Purchasing
Positions that Report to you: None
Primary Duties
Verify the equipment at each store Tag equipment you verify by placing a provided tag on each item and recording it. Perform audit procedures on store equipment and make changes to each store’s equipment asset listing Complete and submit weekly equipment change report per location Assist the Equipment Department personnel in researching the location of equipment and processing the equipment changes Perform equipment audit for Hy-Vee owned equipment located at warehouses and other non-retail locations Validate expenses weekly Work with 2-3 others on a daily basis Reports to work when scheduled and on time
Secondary Duties
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.