Equipment Purchasing Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Corporate Office, Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA

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.