HiringAgeH-E-B's hiring age policy
H-E-B's careers FAQ says the minimum age is 16 for Curbies, Shoppers, Baggers (Customer Service Assistants) and Checkers, 21 for all driver roles, and 18 for all other positions. H-E-B doesn't hire 14- or 15-year-olds, even though Texas law would allow it.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bagger (Customer Service Assistant) | 16+ | |
| Checker (cashier) | 16+ | |
| Curbie (curbside) | 16+ | |
| Shopper | 16+ | |
| Driver roles | 21+ | |
| All other positions | 18+ |
How to apply at H-E-B
Apply online at careers.heb.com (use the Stores search to find your store). You'll get an email after you apply.
H-E-B hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Alaska | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Arizona | 16+ | No | — |
| Arkansas | 16+ | No | — |
| California | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Colorado | 16+ | No | — |
| Connecticut | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 16+ | Needed | — |
| District of Columbia | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Florida | 16+ | No | — |
| Georgia | 16+ | No | — |
| Hawaii | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Idaho | 16+ | No | — |
| Illinois | 16+ | No | — |
| Indiana | 16+ | No | — |
| Iowa | 16+ | No | — |
| Kansas | 16+ | No | — |
| Kentucky | 16+ | No | — |
| Louisiana | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Maine | 16+ | No | — |
| Maryland | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Massachusetts | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Michigan | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Minnesota | 16+ | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16+ | No | — |
| Missouri | 16+ | No | — |
| Montana | 16+ | No | — |
| Nebraska | 16+ | No | — |
| Nevada | 16+ | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 16+ | No | — |
| New Jersey | 16+ | Needed | — |
| New Mexico | 16+ | No | — |
| New York | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Carolina | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Ohio | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Oklahoma | 16+ | No | — |
| Oregon | 16+ | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Rhode Island | 16+ | Needed | — |
| South Carolina | 16+ | No | — |
| South Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Tennessee | 16+ | No | — |
| Texas | 16+ | No | — |
| Utah | 16+ | No | — |
| Vermont | 16+ | No | — |
| Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Washington | 16+ | Needed | — |
| West Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 16+ | No | — |
| Wyoming | 16+ | No | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at H-E-B?
You have to be at least 16 to work at H-E-B. State law can raise the age.
Does H-E-B hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
No. H-E-B's official minimum age is 16, even though Texas law allows some jobs at 14. If you're 15, you can plan to apply around your 16th birthday.
What jobs can a 16-year-old get at H-E-B?
At 16 you can apply to be a Bagger (Customer Service Assistant), Checker, Curbie (curbside pickup) or Shopper. Most other store jobs need you to be 18, and driver jobs need you to be 21.
Do I need a work permit to work at H-E-B?
Texas doesn't issue work permits for teens, but H-E-B may ask for proof of age and ID when you're hired.
How do I apply to H-E-B?
Apply online at careers.heb.com and pick store jobs near you. Openings depend on the store, so applying doesn't guarantee a job.
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