The BEST Jobs To Work In At Costco!! (According To Employee)

[@cohall46]

Recently I was at Costco picking up my new glasses and noticed a mother with her child picking up his glasses. As you mentioned, as soon as he put on his new glasses he face lit up with a very large smile, which made me smile as well. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@DM-lc2cf]

Thanks to your kindness to customers. The employees in the Costco optical dept have been kind and patient with my adult son who is on the autism spectrum. I go there because there isn't the silly sales push like at the national chains.

[@CostcoDude]

I love this! It makes me so happy to hear! 🥹

[@Morokiin]

Love your videos! Pushed carts from Dec 2022 to September 2023. Been in Meat since. It doesn't really matter what department you're in, it's busy even when it's slow, but working for Costco has been life changing, I love it. Optical sounds like a great job! Meat can be overwhelming some days, but we also have music like the deli does, and we're all metal-heads and my manager claims he's building an army of "misfits". There are definitely days I wish I was pushing carts and not throwing boxes to go to "chicken land", those things are 76lbs each, but doing a ground beef grind and getting that perfect wave when you pump it out of the grinder feels so satisfying! Costco is the best job I've ever had, I plan on retiring from here.

[@CostcoDude]

I've heard really good things about the meat department! The only time I worked there was to help clean up at the end of the night. So I'm not too familiar. I know it has a very low turnover though, so that must mean it's a great job

[@Morokiin]

@@CostcoDude when we finished carts, we got sent to assist other departments; I liked trash duty for a while but eventually branched into stocking, go-backs, and my past experience in retail makes me quick on front-end (my mistake) We had a gas leak once and evacuated the building, made eye contact with a manager and got sent to front end asst to clear the building. Costco is never short on surprises, and I'm not complaining

[@teeseofcourse]

applied last week, got hired on the spot! 2 managers had to interview me and I was shocked that I even got noticed that fast.

[@CostcoDude]

That's amazing!! I wish you the best with your career at Costco!

[@drewg7036]

How is it? What are you doing there?

[@deskHandle]

I worked in the deli at Costco in Gilroy, CA, and they didn't let us try food very often. I only worked there for 3 months, but I think I got to get a bite of the rotisserie chicken once in my short time there, probably varies on your location. I did like that I was constantly moving around all the time, but just like he said your wrists definitely suffer, more with the rotisserie chicken more than anything.

[@lorrained4928]

Work in the deli "no member interaction". Epic TRUTH

[@CostcoDude]

Those were good times! Got a favorite dish to prepare?

[@liylaliyla]

I don't think I've ever heard a deli person talk

[@drewg7036]

That's why I love opening the chicken room. It's time for lunch by the time we start opening, then when I come back, a new person goes out to rotisserie and I go into production. It's a great day

[@roberthastings5442]

@@CostcoDudeTake and bake pizzas, chicken street tacos, and stuffed bell peppers!

[@Kingkealo]

That’s dope I didn’t know we could talk about the job while we work for Costco but everything you said is spot on

[@demontank76]

I actually really enjoy working the Front End at my warehouse! Yes there are days that's it's rough....vut i love the interaction I get with the members!

[@CostcoDude]

There are days when Optical is slow, we get to go help the front end and I do enjoy talking to co-workers and members. But I guess, personally, I enjoy it in small doses.

[@blah2blah65]

Given how often I go to Costco for gas / lunch / quick shopping, I usually go through self checkout. But when my wife really gets inspired with the shopping list, I make sure all barcodes in my cart are face up and easy to scan so the Front End angel can zip through everything without having to touch anything. I often get thanked by them. (I also know to tap my card while they're scanning so when they're done they don't have to wait -- a win-win-win given the next member gets served even faster.)

[@Keeplearning92]

It's impressive to learn that Costco is still using 35-year-old AS400 technology for its inventory management. They don’t feel the need to upgrade, as it apparently meets their needs. I'm glad that the price of their hot dogs hasn't changed, and it seems their operational system remains the same as well.

[@roberthastings5442]

I’m helping out in deli for the week (I’m a front end assistant). I didn’t talk to a single member I’m 8.5 hours today. It was glorious. Freezing, but glorious.

[@jameswoods9028]

I work at one of the more busiest Costco in the Midwest where weekend door counts are over 300 per 30 minutes for 3 or more hours in a row. I work in the maintenance department and have done so for the past 20 years and I love because it's the only department where you have freedom to move around throughout the entire warehouse and get to interact with all employees. I still find it amazing that there is a garbage can in every shopping aisle, but the members still throw stuff on the floor😂

[@CostcoDude]

I've contemplated making a video about this, but I am afraid it'll come off as just a huge complaint rather than informative :) but maybe I can find a way to make it tasteful, haha! Also that's a long while at Costco. I have heard Maintenance can be super nice, though it wasn't for me

[@ropro9817]

Wow, these are really great videos! This one just randomly showed up in my feed and now I'm binging your back catalog. I wasn't thinking of working at Costco, but maybe I should... 😄

[@mavrickabb]

I would like to say I appreciate your work, retail workers don't get enough appreciation. I'm also a Costco member and a stockholder. Thank you for your services

[@alohajoe5848]

Currently doing SIT training. Supposedly for deli but they’ve had me in front end and plan to keep me there 🥲 I have been waiting so long to go to optical. But have been in deli for almost a decade. Surprising to find a Costco based channel from an actual worker. It’s the KZbin rabbit hole I guess haha.

[@laser_turret]

did SIT and just starting my interim supervisor for bakery tomorrow, best of luck on your career fellow colleague 😎😎 remember the job is mostly easy, but with any job, the hard part is the people

[@alohajoe5848]

@@laser_turret nice, I have my interview for the front end sup this week. Was hoping for deli since that’s all I know but at this point I’m going to just do whatever to move into manager readiness. Best of luck to you as well!

[@laser_turret]

@@alohajoe5848 I know absolutely nothing about bakery/fresh - since i was purely Merch PM for 7 years. The more departments you learn the more opportunity you can show experience with. Thank you

[@giaphatvuong7552]

I love your videos and what you have been doing. I also a costco employee in Canada and watching your videos help me to know more about the company as well.

[@CostcoDude]

Yay! I'm glad my videos help! There's so much to Costco culture!

[@rob10ring]

I saw the thumbnail and was surprised to see someone I know. When you were at our warehouse, I thought you were new. I didn’t realize that you’d been with us so long. Good to see you.

[@spartanbd12-90]

I applied yesterday and I got a call today and I have an interview this Tuesday

[@salvadorvargas2296]

Did you simply apply online and that's it? Or maybe went in person to drop off a resume? I've applied 3 times already and haven't heard back. I feel like it's the lack of previous work experience for me since I've only worked at a liquor store for a couple of years.

[@spartanbd12-90]

@@salvadorvargas2296 yes and I got an interview on Tuesday and I did bring in my resume in paper

[@spartanbd12-90]

Yes I did applied online and they called me for an interview and I gave the manager my resume in person

[@MrComic97]

@@spartanbd12-90so how long until you get the job after the interview

[@katieandreyev9299]

Good luck 👍

[@samuelpagan1538]

The one thing that I love about Costco. Is the return policy. The new roast beef sandwich on the menu is pretty good and the food Court. The customer service is very good at Costco.

[@CostcoDude]

It's so good!

[@olls2017]

I just got hired and have been working for 2 months! I have been a mix of being a cashier assistant, door greeter, and carts. I do have to say being a cashier assistant in sections throughout the day isn't bad but doing it ALL day can be very exhausting... I do NOT know how cashiers make it through the day with all they have to do and deal with. I could never be a cashier haha! VERY different from being a cashier at other retail stores such as Target. Doing carts is my favorite because we don't have supervisors breathing down our shoulders plus I get to work alongside a lot of other employees I vibe with. Of course supervisors come outside periodically to see how carts are doing but as long as we're doing what we're supposed to do then there's no problem! I enjoy my job because it's always busy even when it's not really. Time goes by fast which is a plus when working in retail.

[@CostcoDude]

carts was bittersweet. I agree with you with why you enjoy it. In my area it gets really hot in the summer and very cold in the winter (heavy snow storms). That combined with bad drivers (I myself have been hit by a car pulling out too fast and didnt look) sometimes it's not as fun, lol.

[@OopiDoopi]

Im really glad i came across your videos. The company i work for is unfortunately closing down and its stressful to think about other jobs and not veing around my old co-workers. I will consider Costco ✨

[@CostcoDude]

I'm sorry to hear about your job ending. If you try for Costco, spring time is a good time to apply! Do it online and go talk to a manager:) Good luck!

[@somarbrito4825]

@@CostcoDudeHi! So, I applied recently. Is it okay to also go in person to that store and speak to the manager? Also I have no retail experience, would they hire and train?

[@OscarHollin-nb2fj]

No cap, I filled out an application online,8 days later they called me for an interview Halloween morning,got hired... Orientation this Wednesday.

[@NessieNessie85]

I worked in the bakery for 3 years and also did cake decorating. I loooved it!!! It's a lot of work, you def hustle and go fast but it suits me as a person, I like the physical and being creative and working with my hands. Production is BIG so if you dont like that, then wont be for you. I loooved the variety. I did get a little carpal tunnel doing cakes but never got too bad. If that happens you have so many departments to go to. Days went by fast and came home smelling of cookies and cakes. Lol. I loved it so much but left to go back to nursing school...its been 5 yrs since I left, I work as a nurse, but now I am going back to Costco. Best company I ever worked for, the culture will depend on your GM, leadership, and employees. If you are a hard worker and professional while having a can do attitude you will excel..they also promote from within and you can go anywhere and transfer. I did not like front end lol

[@CostcoDude]

Smelling like bakery is 1000 times better than smelling like basically any other department! Also you[ are so right about the culture depending on the GM, and employees! It's crazy how a few different people in management can change the feel of the whole warehouse!

[@alejandragonzalez7114]

I agree 1000% with everything you said about working membership

[@4u2consider50]

Just 30 days in of the 90 day probation period. Seasonal. Just told they over hired front end and asked if I wanted to stay- if so, the only job opening is in Membership. Of course I said ‘YES’! Eventually would like to move over to optical/ hearing aid dept. Any suggestions on how to go about that? Contact manager of dept-or- fill out online job application even though I’m in probationary status? 🙏🏻 for your videos!! Greatly enjoy them. Blessings 2U!!

[@paulbrungardt9823]

1 important point---ABO certified optician requires the second most education of any Costco salaried employee. ( more education=more $$$).

[@superhollowfied906]

If that position requires the second most education, which position requires the most?

[@paulbrungardt9823]

@@superhollowfied906The O.D.-- Doctor of Optometry.

[@Dave872010]

@@superhollowfied906Likely the Pharmacist

[@daveheel]

@@superhollowfied906 probably the pharmacist.

[@sterlingpless9280]

Am hungry and will do anything for this company anything from carts to anything love this company

[@mandymancanify]

I’ve worked in the Majors department for the last eight years and I’m constantly in and out of optical and constantly trying to help out members when there aren’t any employees there to help out I am currently waiting for an apprenticeship to open up because I really want to get into that department!

[@CostcoDude]

Optical is super fun! The warehouse where i got my position in optical was also next to major sales and photo, and we all helped each other, it was like the cool kids corner club. lol Now all the new stores have optical by pharmacy, and Photo is gone. Sad day.

[@larryprice5658]

My favorites during my thirty four years with Costco were (not necessarily in any order) were morning stocker (starting at 4 am), closing vault clerk, gas station supervisor (for eleven years), and sales (the people that are normally found in the electronics area). Had I stayed longer I would have been tempted to move onto Hearing Aid, or Optical. My last warehouse was busy (450 employees), which means that each department needs more employees and there are more opportunities to transfer to a new department. A slow warehouse that I worked at had 175 employees and people had to wait years for certain departments to have a job posting because people didn't want to leave. The day goes by faster at a busy warehouse, you just have to get used to the huge crowds.

[@larryprice5658]

I forgot to mention that really busy means eight hundred employees. Really slow is less than one hundred fifty employees.

[@mrgoober8805]

Just got over to Membership and im loving it.

[@kfox_ni5666]

I work in the Deli, Im seasonal rn and they’re prepping me to take on the job. Really really cool people who all have positive aspects in unique ways. Idk if this is just my Costco since its pretty busy but we get like no downtime at least in the deli. Chicken is a great entry position because not a lot of people know how to do everything in there, so it makes you more valuable to the company. At first because I got hired the week before thanksgiving it was horrible because they scheduled me out the wazoo but I got through my “hell” week and its honestly been so fun that I look forward to going to work 😂 Costco is lit 💯

[@maktheturd6220]

The best place to work without joining the gym, is merchandising because i was able to walk 14000 steps (8 hrs shift) and lift heavy items. But DO NOT work at the eatable section like cookie, nuts, chips, etc because you will be stuck at 1-2 aisles and less walking. Work at the non-eatable items area like in motor oils, appliances, pillows, etc... and you'll be walking 3=5 aisles.

[@jeovanniperez3949]

How are heavy are the pallets you gotta pull though like my deadlift PR is 380lbs does that mean I can pull the pallets for 8-12 hours 😂

[@maktheturd6220]

@@jeovanniperez3949 The heaviest are the motor oil and water. as in term of weight...beats me. But you still can drag with a pallet jack and plug it in. You don't actually pull pallets 8 hours straight. Most of the time, it's just zoning it and stacking up the merchandises.

[@jeovanniperez3949]

@@maktheturd6220 how much is it full time ? Cus I was thinking of applying to a Costco where I’m at which is a CA location is it basically same as stocker

[@maktheturd6220]

@@jeovanniperez3949 8 hrs for full time. But if you start, you'll be on probation time for 3 months.

[@drewg7036]

​@jeovanniperez3949 in the Bay Area it starts at 19.50 and other areas 18.50. You get raises every 1040 hours, time and a half on Sundays, and very good health insurance for only $40/mo. They won't hire anyone full time but you can pick up hours in most stores, and you can usually advance quickly in merch

[@tonymanzo3766]

What’s the pecking order at Costco? The people unloading and stocking shelves, the maintenance crew , the people dispensing free samples, where do you start and and where do you progress to?

[@suz0000]

I’ve applied several times, in 3 different states over the last 10 years, but have never got a call. Maybe it’s my age, in my 60’s. 🤷‍♀️ Great job though, just stumbled on your channel and really enjoy it.

[@jacehamilton6023]

Deli was the most stressful dept I worked. I work refunds now and it’s much easier imo.

[@Wendy_O.]

I was hired as an Admin Floater in 2016, at a new Location. My Schedule was all over the place because I had to back up Payroll, Sales Audit, etc., and was sometimes Combo-ed to FE or AM Merch. Now I'm doing the same job, so the Schedule is relatively stable, BUT...in Admin, when you go on Vacation or are just off for a few days in a row, your work and your emails just sit there, piling up, awaiting your return! 😵‍💫

[@animesquish4314]

I hate any place where I have to work with people. In my opinion, the best job position to work at is the optometry department, the hearing aid department, and the pharmacy department. The customers are there to get their meds, and get help for their condition -- not to give you Hell like cashier, door attendant, or even gas attendant.

[@mariaboek]

I am a newer employee. i don't understand ALL the positions available to me---and shifts always say varies. i wish corporate would do quick videos describing all the jobs in WH and Corporate giving the lowdown on jobs. would love to know how to move into hearing aid or optical, and how it works to get the credentials needed. you mentioned the rtv clerk, i wanted to cross-train in rtv, but someone mentioned it was an early AM shift---so i passed, but maybe i should not have. what exactly does an inventory auditor do?

[@CostcoDude]

This is a good idea for videos to describe what we do In each position. The rtv clerk is always early morning and you're in charge of sending stuff back to vendors/or if it gets destroyed.. it's a pretty sweet position because you don't really interact with members and you're always off early. If that's what you like. If you don't like waking up early and you enjoy interacting with members then it might not be the right position for you

[@mariaboek]

@@CostcoDude A friend of mine is cross-training in the Vault--and she was saying on paper from the posting---it is different than what it is. So, it would be nice to learn about the positions, esp the ones no one sees on the regular or knows much about.

[@daveheel]

@@mariaboek i think that is why they cross-train. to see if you enjoy it and if it's a good fit, eventually move into that position on a regular basis when there is an opening. i'll be cross-training in the vault soon.

[@mariaboekeloo1218]

@@daveheel i wouldn't mind cross-training, but it would be nice to know upfront about the job---to have a better understanding of the position. just like this video. and honestly, the pattern i see is that once you cross-train in a dept, you are thrown into that dept when ppl call off...etc. always see that in deli, food court and bakery. most of those ppl i know that get thrown into those jobs, don't like the dept, but don't have a choice--as the needs of the business dictate they need to go. my friend cross-trained in the vault and now fills in when the vault person (who will never quit) calls off---or goes on vacation. just my 2 cents.

[@daveheel]

@@mariaboekeloo1218 yes, i heard something to the same effect. For me, I doubt I want to do it permanently especially since they don't get off until 11pm. I can use the experience to add to my resume when I leave Costco. I'm currently working the door and it might be good to have a change once in a while.

[@cappy1223]

Gas Station man. Everyone forgets about us..

[@ClaireJenny]

I was pumping gas the other day and thought it would be a nice job to work. what job position would this be under?? I couldn't figure it out

[@johnbarbopoulos1803]

Gas station attendant

[@roberthastings5442]

We don’t! We appreciate you guys!

[@albertkazemian603]

You are absolutely right, same thing in the Costco that I work, they always forget about the gas station and always some one calls out

[@Chromatic_Kayla]

Membership >>>> front end (plus you get that clerk wage $)

[@CostcoDude]

100% agreed!

[@4u2consider50]

Just 30 days in… never heard of clerk wage $… would you enlighten me please💗🙏🏻

[@johnlabus7359]

What's the craziest thing that someone returned to you or your department while you were on shift?

[@CostcoDude]

Craziest probably s dead Christmas tree in January, and I've also returned a really old couch that was extremely worn out. The one that made me mad was a food return of fresh veggies and chicken worth over $100 (we unfortunately have to throw away any perishable foods)

[@melvinsantos2202]

I started in front end pushing carts for 90 days then made my way up to merch stocker. Now im forklift driver. Im planning to retire in costco

[@chadpennycuff]

Optical is one of the best ROI of your membership dollars.

[@troyantczak]

The location i work at makes working in deli and bakery literally the worst jobs in the building. I’m specifically referring to the closers. Which is what I do now

[@drewg7036]

Yeah "slower" locations or those with a cheap GM only have one closer who cleans deli room and chicken room. It's fucking brutal. Luckily I've only had to do that a couple of times

[@daveheel]

i've interviewed to crosstrain in the optical and hearing aid depts because of the better pay and getting away from the front end. i didn't get those jobs mostly because i was still a new employee. like most positions at costco, they often hire based on seniority. based on what i've seen the employees in optical are happy folk and many have been at it for years.

[@drewg7036]

The better pay only comes when you're licensed. The people who cross train and the non-licensed staff only get the assistant rate in optical and clerk pay in hearing.

[@daveheel]

@@drewg7036 i thought it was a dollar more like the cashiers but i had the mindset that the cross-training position woulld lead up the chain in optical where they make more than supervisors.

[@gingerjones111]

Good advice for anyone applying: Have very clean hands, clean short nails. You are working in a warehouse, and even possibly handling food. No one wants dirty hands, dirty nail, offensive nails or tattoos handling their food. No one will tell you this, but as a hiring manager who has worked in the food industry, this is very well known but not advertized. It's true allover. So get rid of the long nails and the dirty greasemonkey nails.

[@stanleygomes4338]

The pharmacy is brutal, if something isn't ready cashiers get the full heat.

[@lizziekokoruda702]

I have an interview Tuesday! I’m positioned to work in the bakery, so I wonder how working in that department is like.

[@drewg7036]

How did that go?

[@imsochica]

How is the bakery job.? Do you have any insight on that job? I would really like to know. Thanks New subscriber 🎉

[@mattdagreat216]

What's funny is I just got hired and I said I want the deli cause I been around food since I was 17 immediately the employees said I'm fucked 😂

[@Life-4857]

Any insights on working at the depot versus the actual store . I believe they hire full time versus part time at the store level

[@CostcoDude]

I haven't worked at the depot, but I have visited once, and from the employees I talked to there, everyone seems to love it and won't go back to a warehouse. No member service and I believe they get a more set schedule which is way nicer than what we get in the warehouse. It is all physical labor from what I remember, too.

[@oceanwave9316]

I have been working there for over 30 days. My frist reveiw when really well. Everyone is telling me that on the 90 day at the last hr is when they sack people. Now i am concerned that i wont be kept on

[@CostcoDude]

Unless you have several sick calls or any no shows you should be okay. Especially if your 30 day review went well. If they have to tell you all the things you need to improve on then maybe id be a little worried

[@oceanwave9316]

@CostcoDude thanks no nothing said about any improvements. In fact, I got a bit emotional over the nice kind words too . They said I was outstanding I will just keep going as I am. Will let you know how it ends on 10 October if that's OK with you

[@CostcoDude]

@@oceanwave9316 for sure let me know!

[@JeremiahDeane]

@@oceanwave9316did you get kept on?

[@oceanwave9316]

@JeremiahDeane yes i did thanks for asking

[@4josiee]

I’m 19 years old and I’m pretty interested in optical but I don’t know where to start! My costco is looking for an optometrist assistant/receptionist. I have 0 job experience. I wanna help people especially since I know their struggle with needing glasses. I’m more interested in fixing the glasses other than having to fill in their prescription, handling money, and answering calls. Would I need to go to school for this? I also asked a different office and they said you can take lessons online…Basically all I’m asking is what the requirements for working there

[@CostcoDude]

So a couple things to unpack here. Costco Optical has two sections; The Optical, which is a Costco department, and you need to be a Costco employee, and then there's the Optometrist office, which is where an INDEPENDENT Dr works, and him/her and his/her staff are NOT Costco employees. So if it's the Optometrist looking for an assistant, you'll have to talk to him directly, and your job would be receptionist or specialist (depending on what the Dr needs), Now, if it's the Optical department, you need to be a Costco Employee, and you would be in charge of sales, repairs, calls, and basically anything besides the actual Dr's appointment. It's very rare to be hired straight into an optical department. You usually need to be an employee first and make your way into the department. To be in Optical you will require certifications. You get these by studying and taking exams (they are pretty hard). In the optometrist's office, you may need the same, or more certification, to be a specialist, but if you're just a receptionist you may not need it, but this will depend on the Dr. I know this was a lot of info, but I hope it helps clear out some of your questions.

[@4josiee]

@@CostcoDude THANK YOU! I was walking into it so blindly. This was super helpful and very understanding. Definitely cleared up my questions

[@diiamond1986]

How is the bakery dept? I also thought the pay went up from $19.50?.

[@devinlester8766]

admin is goated

[@brimarie8ayala845]

What about pharmacy? I’d seen an open position as a pharmacy sales assistant?

[@CostcoDude]

I've heard mixed feelings about being in pharmacy, some love it and some are sick of it. Though most do seem to like it if you're good with individual problem solving with members. If you don't like possible direct conflict it may not be the right position for you.

[@damiangarcia2094]

i just applied for a stocker and tire installer! thoughts on those?

[@theboys1782]

How do you feel about stocking position ?

[@CostcoDude]

I enjoyed it for the most part. Morning stocking is better than night imo

[@sterlingpless4335]

Hey hope to stay within company don't want to leave but circumstances will dictate me leaving

[@Bodangers]

Which part of Costco is Clerical position? Im excited for my interview next week but not sure what that position does

[@CostcoDude]

There's a few, it could be Cashier, membership, I believe Deli also get clerical pay.

[@marym1485]

There's a whiteboard at my Costco that shows how fast the cashiers scan the items at checkout. That was disappointing - how much pressure do they have? I work in a production environment myself but I don't deal with customers. I would hate to be measured like that. Do they expect them to be superfast like at Aldi?

[@daveheel]

we have the same whiteboard. i've never been a cashier but i am in member services and when they miss scanning items (may be because they were going too fast) they get a talking.

[@drewg7036]

Cashiers can be taken off the register if they're constantly making errors and missing items or improperly ringing items. If they're just constantly going super slow, they may get a talking to and some additional coaching by the front end manager, but I've never seen anyone fired or even moved off register for going too slowly. Although, I will say, most cashiers mean business and are basically hurling items at the assistant to pack.

[@daveheel]

@@drewg7036 at our store, they seem to have a minimum pricing error at once for serious consequences. i've seen multiple mistakes made by the same cashiers almost daily and they are still on the registers.

[@shahidafridi3261]

Brother Now, a days have a vaccant in billing and cashier.(dept)

[@groomergrl75]

How do you land the JOB at Costco?

[@sandman9861]

apply on costco careers.. i got my interview and waiting on orientation..

[@godsguided]

Did you go to school to be an optometrist or did Costco train you ?

[@CostcoDude]

Costco does the basic training in the department. But to stay in the department I had to pass the tests on my own and studying for the tests was on my own time as well. But also that's for opticians. The optometrist is the Dr. and they go to school for that.

[@mattrosales201]

Tell us how you get your licenses

[@cindyb1908]

I just applied for a cross training in optical. I really want to work in that department. Can you tell me a little more about taking the exams?

[@CostcoDude]

I would love to! I need to make a video about this! Exams are pretty hard but there's plenty material to study from on KZbin (Laramy K) and Costco has a ton of material too that you can get from the managers and Costco U. What specific questions do you have? Lol there's so much!

[@brimarie8ayala845]

Thanks!

[@sterlingpless9280]

Time and a half the Premium, 401 K, short term disability man don't want to leave and will only leave if I get a throw away job..

[@joseromero9933]

Thanks for sharing

[@Kl3pt0_19]

Feel like it really depends who and where. In my experience there is no direction at Costco when it comes to supervisors and managers. Everyone is doing things their own way and the fact there is no cohesive and friendly direction means personality conflicts. And because of that leads to some being way to micromanaging and others being pretty chill. People with seniority there are either nice to you. Or straight up assholes. Costco honestly needs to have better organizational skills with new hires because my word no wonder their turnover rate is so high. Keep in mind they run this place like a restaurant. It isn’t retail imo. It’s a restaurant and the way management/supervisors handle things is shitty. Don’t get me wrong, there are good people there but it’s major red flags when you have employees who have been there 5+ years stressing their issues with Costco and sups your first week there….unfortunate.

[@elai987]

I just passed my 90 days at Deli/sushi department. How did you switch to optical and get your ABO? Thank you!

[@CostcoDude]

Wait, you have an actual sushi department?? Maybe ask what region your Costco is at? For optical, honestly I just went and introduced myself to the manager and told her I was very interested in cross training in that department. I got to do that a few months later. Cross trained for two months. After that I had to wait for a position to be available and I applied and got it. Once I was in, the manager provided me with some study material and got me signed up to take the ABO. I had to take it a couple of times because it's a hard test and I underestimated it 🙃

[@elai987]

Thanks for the reply. I’ve been trying to study on my own for a bit now. Yeah sushi, I’m in Seattle.

[@CostcoDude]

That's really cool! I wish we had more sushi at my location. Also, check out Laramy K on KZbin! He has a ton of great Optical information that can help you when you take the ABO.

[@katherinequesada7382]

Got hired, ive met a couple people qho said it was grueling work. Im older, im in pretty good shape as i work out daily. What does it require to work in audiology?

[@CostcoDude]

Congratulations on getting hired! Costco for sure can be hard work but there are easy days too. I'm assuming you're referring to the hearing aid department? If yes I've heard it's pretty hard to get in, but as far as I know there are no requirements to get started but if you wanna escalate in pay you'll need to get licensed.

[@kevinkellough6900]

What’s an entry-level job for Costco

[@CostcoDude]

Most departments at Costco are entry level. The most common one would be Front-End assistant. They go from helping the cashier, to pushing carts, to going to any department that needs help. Other entry jobs are Food Court, Bakery, Night and Morning Merch, Clothing (all you do is fold clothes, good shoulder workout) and sometimes Majors Sales, Deli, Meat, Tire Shop if you have experience/Knowledge with technology.

[@robertdahammer4850]

Can you work in the Delli forever or do you have to go into other departments like Customer Assistant?

[@ITNOWTECH]

Depends on the demand and how busy your store is front end is always first priority so whenever there’s a rush or something we always help up front

[@onlyinparadise4613]

What perks do you get working at Costco? How is the employment process?

[@daveheel]

you can shop after we close. a free executive membership and 2%back. you can also add someone to your membership and give membership to your friend. good health insurance and vacation time. free turkey on thanksgiving. lol if you stay at costco long enough (years), you get a bonus. stay at costco for 25+ years, you get a lifetime membership. i'm not worried about those last two.

[@drewg7036]

​@@daveheelI totally forgot about the turkey! Lol. Sadly we don't get merchandise discounts, but the prices there are actually really great. My mom works at a small business and her boss has me buy them printer paper and other office supplies at costco then writes me a check to reimburse me because of how good of a deal their printer paper is. Their alcohol is easily 20% less than it would be at a liquor store. They sell a 2 pack of pillows that sell for $22.99 for one of the pillows on Amazon. Oh, and with the insurance, my medication is dirt cheap. My inhaler is only $3 at the Costco pharmacy when it was $64 with my last insurance at Walmart

[@hannahelmer1494]

I have a question about how you started in the optical department! In many states it’s not required to be a licensed optician to work. Did you start out as an un-licensed optician and then take your ABO and NCLE certification exams while working there? Or did you become certified before you even transitioned to optical? Thanks in advance!

[@CostcoDude]

I did start as unlicensed. I first trained in the department for 2 months. After that I had to wait for a position to open up and apply for it. Once I got in, I was able to work in the department for one year. Costco requires you to be licensed to stay in the department, so I had to pass the ABO before the year was up. With the ABO, it extends my stay for another year and then I had to pass the NCLE to stay in the department. If we don't pass we get kicked out until we pass the test. And once we're in we need to renew every 3 years to be able to stay in the department. Even if the state doesn't require it, I believe Costco will anyway. I'd ask the manager to make sure though.

[@JoeyOldMan81]

@@CostcoDudewhere can I get study materials to become certified like you?

[@CostcoDude]

@@JoeyOldMan81 Costco U has some awesome study materials! You can also check Laramy K on KZbin! I learned so much from his videos!

[@Billybo-22]

What are the hours/shifts etc…?

[@CostcoDude]

Are you asking for a specific department or Costco in general?

[@drewg7036]

At my store the first employees usually come in at 4 am, but sometimes they'll have a forklift driver come in as early as 2. The last employees generally leave at 11 PM

[@mrmikeflo11]

Even though I have a Sam’s club membership I still like your videos

[@CostcoDude]

Thank you!

[@mrmikeflo11]

@CostcoDude maybe later on might switch to Costco

[@minimalist2036]

I have a membership at both, because I can get different things at both warehouses

[@sterlingpless9280]

Someone told me it's not a real job lol great benefits if only the people who said that had as good health insurance easy job I would say front end is really fun..

[@smiqq3198]

i got a intervew at costco im caerd lol i dont wanna do membership can i choose where i wanna go there or they pick it ?

[@CostcoDude]

It really will depend on the upper managers, and the needs of the warehouse. If you've already accepted this position, as in you already signed the paperwork, it may be hard to switch. You can always ask if there's a chance to go to a different department. If they say no (or if you just play it safe and not say anything) you can always transfer departments when there's an opening.

[@smiqq3198]

I applied for any position he told me I would be doing carts and something else but I don’t remember is that good ?

[@CostcoDude]

You're probably a front end assistant. It's the most typical starting job. You'll be helping cashiers, and you do get to go out and push carts. Honestly it's not the worst job and it's a good way to climb up and get trained in many departments.

[@drewg7036]

How's it going so far? Carts in my opinion is one of the best and worst jobs at the same time. It's great because you're outside and mostly left alone but sucks because you're stuck in the heat or freezing cold and where I'm at, people are awful drivers. But, I was able to quickly learn other things and then cross trained in Membership and Tire Shop, so when they'd have people on vacation or out sick, I'd be scheduled in those areas

[@e.vasquez9946]

How are you still employed? I've had a nightmare situation...

[@CostcoDude]

What do you mean?

[@AbhiSinghThakur]

Make. A video on job in meat department

[@KillTakeoff]

Boxes heavy work hard pay good simple stuff

[@MrPalaad]

I want a job with more money and less workie

[@TheMarcie1972]

Not worth it I work there for 3O days and laid me off so don’t waste your time with Costco

[@DanialGill-zr6vq]

I am ophthalmic optician I find job in pakistan

[@claudiagutierrez-vu8nv]

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[@AshleyCooley-cm6wc]

Best Costco job= member service center 😁

[@marieazrak1951]

No thank you

[@YeahNah100]

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