About the role#
This summer internship focuses on auditing and tagging equipment across our retail locations. You will spend about 90 percent of your time traveling to various stores, including overnight stays throughout our nine-state region. The remaining 10 percent of your time is based in the office. You will report to the Equipment Purchasing Agent and the Assistant Vice President of Equipment Purchasing.
What you'll do#
- Audit and tag store equipment at retail locations.
- Verify equipment and perform audit procedures.
- Update equipment asset listings for each store.
- Complete and submit weekly equipment change reports.
- Assist the Equipment Department with researching equipment locations and processing changes.
- Audit Hy-Vee owned equipment at warehouses and non-retail locations.
- Validate your expenses on a daily basis.
- Report to work on time as scheduled.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma and current enrollment in a college or university.
- Minimum of 2 years of college completed.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license.
- Computer skills, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a self-starting attitude.
- Accounting majors are helpful, though not required.
- 1-2 years of Hy-Vee experience is preferred.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
Location & details#
- Location: West Des Moines, Iowa.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
About Hy-Vee, Inc.
Hy-Vee, Inc. operates as an employee-owned corporation within the retail sector. The company manages over 563 business units across nine states in the Midwest. Founded in 1930, the organization maintains its headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. It employs over 75,000 people and reports annual sales exceeding 13 billion dollars.
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