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Hy-Vee, Inc. · 1 day ago

Inventory Returns and Damage Reclamation Specialist

Lomar Distribution Center, Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Hy-Vee, Inc. is a grocery store chain that emphasizes customer service and employee engagement. The Inventory Returns and Damage Reclamation Specialist is responsible for recovering inventory value by processing damaged cases, store returns, and misplaced products, ensuring accurate inventory management and supporting inventory integrity.

Organic Food

Responsibilities

Report to work as scheduled and maintain reliable, punctual attendance

Comply with all company policies, safety standards, and inventory control procedures

Process damaged cases by breaking down and rebuilding eligible product into full or near-full cases and returning those cases to active inventory in accordance with established procedures

Sort and stage damaged or unrecoverable inventory by commodity for resale or other approved disposition

Process store-returned product and determine eligibility for return to inventory or reclamation

Communicate with the credit request team whenever store-returned product is successfully returned to inventory

Ensure all inventory recovery, returns, and reclamation activities are accurately recorded in the warehouse management system (WMS)

Maintain organized, clearly labeled areas for damaged, returned, and reclamation inventory

Assist with lost case recovery by locating misplaced product and returning recovered cases to their original, correct inventory locations

Support inventory control activities, including cycle counting, inventory investigations, and other inventory-related projects as assigned by inventory management

Assist with special inventory control projects and audits as needed

Support warehouse operations and inventory control teams with inventory-related questions or tasks

Perform other duties as assigned to support inventory control operations

Qualification

Inventory AccuracyProblem SolvingAttention to DetailInventory Management SystemEffective Communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Ability to accurately inspect product condition and identify inventory eligible for recovery

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, policies, and standard operating procedures

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving quantities and weights

Proficiency in recording and maintaining inventory data within computer-based systems

Effective communication skills to coordinate with internal teams

Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Ability to perform physical activities including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, climbing, balancing, and repetitive motions

Visual acuity requirements include close-range and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision, with or without correction

Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, in a warehouse environment