The WORST Jobs at Costco (according to Employee)

[@Stryker05]

I work as a cart pusher for Costco and a lot of people hate it but I honestly love it, I’m getting paid to work out, it sucks at times but it’s not bad most of the time

[@AimeeJeaneElizabeth]

@@Stryker05 no micromanaging outside! I love it too except carts tore both my elbows in half. Now I’m literally trapped inside lol. Help .. anyone 😂

[@rhonah2255]

Depends where you live! In snow regions it is very hard

[@kens962]

Push cart is fine if you have that electric cart assisting you. Location I briefly worked at did not, and parking lots had huge dips/bumps, line of carts were going sideways while maneuvering around parked/moving cars.

[@norgerichard]

Working at the cash register all the time can become monotonous. There needs to be variety in the job. For example, two hours at the register, two hours in other departments of the store, and so on.

[@MoneyMarcMes]

That is why most employees cross train in other departments so they can work other departments when needed. It breaks up the monotony.

[@laurae.gutierrez5475]

💯💯💯

[@cretnotonic]

Refunds puts a toll on humanity. People are ruthless in returning almost ANYTHING. I try not to let it get to me but with the amount of food waste, it's INSANE. Also doing PROGRAMS is the worst. Hounding people at the register to upgrade and auto renewal and credit card. Emails are for the Costco App. For a BILLION dollar company, the registers are ANCIENT and need an upgrade!!! It's like running DOS. YES, membership services at the door is a horrible position. I hated it.

[@barbrastanwick3278]

I asked for a list of everything we can donate, and whenever someone returned something we can't donate that we have to toss I'd straight up tell the person, just so you know we have to throw this away.

[@momfromnj911]

I’m so glad that you described the difference between the cashier and the cashier assistant. I wanted to be a cashier due to the dollar increase, but now that you mentioned that the assistant is better. I am so glad that’s the position they gave me. I’ve been a cashier off and on on for many years and I agree it could get very boring and style and time doesn’t seem to move regardless of how busy you are. I’m a new sub and I’ll be watching your videos, very excited to start my job there

[@Westcoastguy]

Congrats on getting the cashier assistant job. Aside from getting the products ready to be scanned, do they have you guys do anything else? I'm interested in the cashier assistant job also.

[@vminhope3040]

Been a cashier for 10 yrs. For Grocery stores, for retail, for food service, and I am so tired of it. I want to do something different now. I need to renew my esthetician license that has been in the dust since Covid.

[@norgerichard]

Working at the cash register all the time can become monotonous. There needs to be variety in the job. For example, two hours at the register, two hours in other departments of the store, and so on.

[@buttheadkicksass]

10 years? you have an incredible patience

[@lights_utopia1130]

@@norgerichard work at the dollar tree.... You do everything and I mean everything mainly because they freakin refuse to hire more than 2 people per store and that's even rare usually its one person. I worked at one from the time I was 18 to 22 because I needed money to pay for trade school. And the days went quick mainly because you didnt have time to sit around.

[@avktski]

If you need a price or availability then goto the podium or supervisor in a red vest or someone wearing a radio. They can look it up in a matter of seconds

[@daveheel]

there is so much truth to this video. i've worked at costco for a year now. first as an cashier assistant and now, member services. lol i hated it as an assistant. boxing is the most boring thing and i absolutely hate doing carts and helping members load their purchases into their cars. i wanted to quit so many times and so i asked to do member services and finally applied. what you said about the job is absolutely true. a small minority of members are just awfully rude--both at the entrance and even worse at the exit. some don't want to show you their cards, try to bring their pets in, and then don't want us to check their carts because they have no patience at all and tell us they aren't thieves and you spend the whole day telling people they can't enter through the exit door. most cashiers can agree to what you said about that job too. the front end is a mad house and sh*t show but it's costco's bread and butter.

[@lu_to_the_wanna]

Aloha Dude! I'm a three year Costco employee and came home to find my partner enjoying your channel. To verify a price or price-check, "6 / Sign On". No need to scan a membership. I was on cart crew my first year and loved being able to slam a line of 10 carts with all of my strength. Man that was fun. My knees said I needed an inside job. Mahalo for the excellent content!

[@rob10ring]

I liked maintenance fine, but I mostly did it at the closing end and we didn’t have as big a problem with non-service dogs that people claim are service dogs, pooping everywhere. It’s gotten ridiculous.

[@stevec404]

You have a good attitude and personality for retail. So do I. Been in retail waaaaay too long...it tends to grind you down. Rude customers and incompetent 'managers' - get these out of the way and retail would be great !

[@rp9674]

Not everyone's rude, only the ones of us that come out the house

[@mfar3016]

I used to work retail, so I do my best to be pleasant & polite to the employees. Little things like facing all the bar codes up to make things flow smoothly & making their day just a little easier. I always say thank you. Aside from that, what other advice do you have to shoppers who just want to make the hardworking folk’s day go by uneventfully?

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

I wouldn't want to work as a front cashier for 100k a year It looks like hell on earth

[@daveheel]

i was assisting a cashier and a member had about two flat beds stacked with tons of clothing. they were being donated but looking at it gave me nightmares. they wasn't typical but cartful of 50+ items is common and then large furniture, mattresses, large tvs, etc. is just too much. plus hundreds of members and crying babies on top of it. it's a circus especially on the weekends.

[@rp9674]

I am Southern California regional manager, I would like to offer you $101k for a cashier position, you're the exact person we're looking for

[@JMJ.516]

Liar 😂

[@jrive075]

I’ll do it for $100k 😂

[@patrickwade3150]

I got to know several pharmacy cashiers over the years and most of the older ones have retired or requested to work in another area. Every single one of them told me they couldn’t take the nasty customers anymore. I’ve witnessed some really horrible people while waiting in line and how they’ve treated the cashiers.

[@GarrickHe]

I worked at Costco 20+ years ago. Front-end in the cashier position SUCKS, on top of dealing with people you have to do the cart transfer, campaigns, etc. I rather be outside pushing carts or sitting in the cigarette cage (back when Costco sold cigarettes). Food court/meat department also looked good.

[@daveheel]

i work at costco. what is cart transfer? our costco does sell cigarettes in a cage.

[@kodamachan9713]

@@daveheel Cart transfer is when you transfer the members cart contents into a new cart when you check them out at the register, havent seen them do it in a long time.

[@daveheel]

@@kodamachan9713 i've only really done that when they spill something on the cart or if they need an extra cart.

[@kodamachan9713]

@@daveheel I stand corrected! I watched an assistant do that yesterday lol. They do it so they don't miss scanning items and hopefully the person at the door catches it.

[@daveheel]

@@kodamachan9713 we don't do this at our costco. at least, i wasn't told to do it. it makes perfect sense to move them to another cart but they don't want assistants to move the heavy items so it's easy to miss scanning them. i'm one of the people at the door who catches these sort of errors.

[@KennyL_1911]

I worked at Costco for about 2.5 months. They put me in the freezer stocking frozen chicken and in the cooler with the yogurt and butter and orange juice. The manager went on vacation and told the other manager to get rid of me because I was too slow. Well you get your Lard A$$ in there and see how fast you're gonna stock the damn chicken!!!

[@DanThomas-eg3qj]

Get what you're saying hate when they do that

[@Maxrc77]

When I did night merchandising I always try to team up with another to hammer those pallets out because no one wants to be in there by themselves longer than you have to be.

[@samuelpagan1538]

Costco has the fastest cashiers. You are faster than Walmart cashiers. Love all the free samples. What’s up with the cookie cost 2.49. Don’t understand that at all.

[@CostcoDude]

We are pretty fast at Costco! I wonder if we upgraded our registers; would we still be as fast? 🤔 And I agree, the price of the cookie seems a bit high IMO. But it's so delicious!

[@johnlabus7359]

They need to sell that cookie topped by the soft serve.

[@lorikodama8212]

I can think of at least 50 places that the cashiers are faster than Walmart. Also, that cookie is worth every penny lol.

[@johnlabus7359]

Have you been to an Aldi or Lidl. Those cashiers are lightening fast.

[@markfarrell4102]

I'm a cashier at a busy Costco we have to be fast managers and supervisors constantly tell us to go faster.

[@Justin.Texass]

The Deli is tough doing the rotisserie is a lot of work no breaks for anybody unless you got back up

[@bmardon2112]

It is the devil and I absolutely hated it, tried it for a week and went straight the fuck back to the tire shop asap.

[@bosssanchez3247]

@@bmardon2112I wanna work in the tire installation department is it for people that know about tires or do they train you

[@nazaryisrael671]

Fuc that I always got small room

[@kbwaterbug29]

Closing deli was the worst!

[@marieazrak1951]

Everybody in my family has a membership to Costco and we’re really nice and respectful every time we go

[@therealurpapa]

You are appreciated

[@rp9674]

That's what we all think

[@martinschulz9381]

Funny to read all these Costco employee comments. I'm always friendly to service people because I know how tough it is dealing with people all day long. good video.

[@ForbinColossus]

Once I worked in a department store where I really SOLD things. Some time after I had a short-term cashier job and HATED it. No selling, just ringing - super tedious and dull

[@agdt2004]

So sorry for your bad experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

[@Luckyduck10]

My son has worked there for years. He mostly complains about rude customers and incompetence of Management. But he stays.

[@waysandmeans3984]

My son got dumped in the meat dept. He was not provided with safety equipment. He had to close more often than not. And when you close you have to clean everything. This means the meat cutting equipment, the filthy floor with all the meat/bone shavings from the day. They did not provide him with the proper protective equipment/clothing to do his job. He had to hose down the meat department with very hot water. He would come home soaking wet, shoes and all. He ended up purchasing his OWN boots. They weren’t even bothered. OSHA needs to pay Costco a visit cuz it’s not a safe place to work. He did complain to the manager. They didn’t care. He quit after 3 months.

[@recolivez1995]

It's not a dept. for everyone. It's likely the toughest department in the entire store. Costco does provide everything you claimed he said they didn't though. Not that it's life saving equipment 😂 closing that dept. is definitely HARD. It's not for the weak, that's for sure. Been doing it for two years now but I do like my job at Costco. I can admit I hate cleaing that damn room though 😅.

[@JoelUldrych-kh2sc]

I found the executive membership a waste of money for a single individual. This time, I chose regular membership.

[@cynthiaybarra7317]

1989, really? If the registers were from 1989 you'd be ten-keying as a cashier and your assistant would be calling numbers that they had to memorize. There were NO SCANNERS and no conveyor belts. Your caller (that's what your assistant was called) had to transfer EVERYTHING from one cart or flat to another or call a supe for approval for an NT (no transfer). Dude. Truth about food court! Burn scars up and down the arms. People come HANGRY AF and they think we're stupid because we "just work with food" and treat us accordingly! Maintenance should be making hazard pay imo.

[@AimeeJeaneElizabeth]

I stay an assistant only for the senority I have. Over 50% of our cashiers have been at Costco over 15 years so there is no moving up anytime soon. As it is 9-45-10am is way too late of a start time. Mornings too early. Nights too late.

[@1992DJP]

at my Costco, there are an employee at the front of the checkout lines by a computer that you can ask any kind of questions. They can tell me if my stocks it or the other store in the area area stock it or if it’s been discontinued the price when it’s gonna be in.

[@ScanFan_Ed]

I have always felt that the primary reason for the receipt checker is to prevent cashiers from letting friends and family through “accidentally” forgetting to ring/scan an item. Am I correct?

[@CostcoDude]

It's a bit of everything. If you're an employee on break or getting off work and go through self checkout we have to have an employee sign off our receipts there and then we do it again at the exit like everyone else.

[@daveheel]

i check receipt and i'd say most of it is to catch mistakes whether it's by the cashier or the member themselves in the self check out. there might be some theft but i think it's a small percentage and hard to determine. we have security who is employed primarily for that.

[@rp9674]

They pick pocket

[@cws8914]

I shop at the Nashua NH location. They have a few people that have been working there since they opened in the mid 90's. They still have a smile on their face. That is a long time.

[@kevjackson3501]

Thank you. I haven't worked there but may in the future and your info is very helpful.

[@LatitudeSky]

The thing about "did you find everything Okay?" is that nobody asking that awkward question has any power or ability or freedom to DO anything about it if the customer says nope, nope they didn't find everything okay. The cashier can't just lock down the line and go do or fix whatever wasn't okay. They can't leave that spot. They probably can't solve whatever it is, and the customer is about to leave the store anyway so they clearly didn't care that much about whatever it was or else they would have just found somebody to assist them on tbe floor. They don't hesitate to ask for help, you know. So that insipid and meaningless question at the register does nothing but emphasize the disconnect between the store and the customers, because it asks a stupid question it is not prepared to answer. Yet they persist in doing this. Try it some time. When they ask if you found everything okay, tell them no, you found it not okay and see what happens. Virtually nothing. You will be lucky if you get a baffled cashier staring back at you because they have no idea how to handle any negative answers. They're not even actually asking the question at all. It's just in a script and they probably just say the words without understanding what they mean.

[@larryprice5658]

Dead on accurate! I worked at least a half dozen different departments during my thirty four years with Costco. I was at the door for a total of seventeen years at five warehouses. I was a supervisor for a total of fourteen years at three warehouses. May the good old days never return! The only things I miss are the once a year $5,000 contribution that Costco put into my 401K, and the twice a year $5,000 bonus checks!

[@mfar3016]

I find, at my Costco, there are some grumpy employees at the registers. I’ve seen the grumpy ones sprinkled throughout various positions, & I do get it. Most of the employees are very professional, even the grumpy ones are usually professional. I get that it’s a thankless job & people can be jerks, so every time I deal with one, I try to be polite & patient. I’m usually at Costco twice a week or more, because it’s very close to my house. I often run there just for milk or bread, so I have a good feel for the vibe of the employees.

[@Wildster2125]

I am currently a cashier but I have done all 3 jobs he mentioned. I agree door greeter and exit door are the worst. People always give attitude at the front door when you ask them to show their membership and exit isn’t much better when they get mad they have to wait for someone to ring up a missing item.

[@Maxrc77]

I would say for me the easiest position was gas station attendant, the hardest was anything front end and the most funnest was working Tire Sales.

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

They make so much money and have antique cash registers? They need to lower the prices and have less plastic packaging.

[@CostcoDude]

Lol that's what I'm saying!!! It needs to be updated!! I want pictures!

[@TwilightRage2099]

Updating things cost money (more so than you think). If they replace the registers, they'll have to replace a good amount of the backend. This is not easy. I've been involved in several migrations to new systems. It can take years and millions of dollars. And when its all done, there are always bugs to work out... always. You need to keep things flowing smoothly or you lose more money. Cost plus loss ends up forcing them to raise prices, which may lose customers. So if its not broke, don't "fix" it. So many companies' downfall can be linked to unnecessary improvements.

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

​@@TwilightRage2099 Then all the "genius" tech nerds to hurry tf up and start makin better chit then This world is at LEAST 20 years behind where it SHOULD be technology wise 2024 is what the 90s should have been Period

[@abrahamwalton8244]

The packaging isn't really up to Costco, it's from the various vendors and manufacturers. Also, yes, the registers are ancient. We have a brand new Costco, maybe 3 years old now, and they have those same dinosaur registers.

[@kbwaterbug29]

Closing deli was the worst, cleaning everything was super physically draining and gross. Plus second shift was the Pitts do not miss it at all!

[@LALakers4life34]

No it ain’t Cashier, Receipt/Self Checkout, Customer Service Desk are the three worst jobs than Deli

[@LALakers4life34]

Cashier, Receipt/Self Checkout, and Customer Service Desk are the 3 worst positions they’re the front end basically the face of the franchise and deals with the crap customers do daily

[@avktski]

A cashier can call a supervisor while processing a transaction to hellp a member with an equiry

[@avktski]

Some comments are not up to date. For example the comment about front end are the first to go help out elsewhere. At my warehouse in Australia we are so busy that we have anyone that knows how to cashier and assist help out front end. And this is happening even after blowing out payroll on front end staff.

[@daveheel]

some of our cashiers push carts, work the door, become assistants, do maintenance, etc. depends on what is needed and what people have been crosstrained on.

[@janp4489]

The cash register is specifically designed for Costco and speed.

[@Bassplayer99709]

I work at membership and what ive heard is that at some point in the future were going to ditch membership cards and just use the app. When? Hopefully not anytime soon becuase the app sucks.

[@bmardon2112]

I hope not I'd just appreciate having a card, something tangible. Not a big fan of everything having to absolutely be electronic etc

[@edpippin]

I check in with my phone and check out with my phone, quicker and easier than fumbling through cards.

[@kongr889]

After trying, I decide to stay with showing my membership card at the door! I cannot safely handle my mobile phone app, while pushing the cart through the entrance. I don't like stopping the cart causing blockage there. There were times I attempted to call out the screen and ended up dropping my phone! The app, once a while, will force a password login. If I call out the app in advance, by the time I walk past the entrance, my phone screen lock will need me to unlock again on the spot.

[@Starburstguy]

The staff putting out rotisserie chickens must have it pretty gnarly 😅

[@jacobmcmanus1244]

About 10 years ago, an email was gold. If you got their email you had free ad-space.

[@kurrves]

We used to get free leftovers at Whole Foods in the prep Foods dept. I'm interviewing today for cashiers assistant.

[@johnlabus7359]

I've never been to a Costco with an outside food court. I'm guessing that's a California thing.

[@CostcoDude]

It's a warm weather thing for sure!

[@johnlabus7359]

@@CostcoDude Warm DRY weather thing. They are all indoors in Florida.

[@daveheel]

oregon has at least one. hawaii has an outside food court too i believe.

[@JohnStonebraker]

I know there's one at the Cypress Cali location.

[@bmardon2112]

Vancouver Canada Chinatown SkyTrain stations Costco also has it outside of the warehouse

[@jeffskribner2762]

Stocking the freezers and coolers is horrible

[@CostcoDude]

You're right! As an assistant, when we were asked to help night merch I always offered to go first because that meant working foods or sundries 😅

[@mathgasm8484]

I worked front end at HEB and it sucked.

[@treyjay9560]

To add on to the cashier, one thing that should be mentioned is dealing with the incompetence of people. It’s not everyone but there are a lot of people who are lacking in situational and spatial awareness. Going through the employee side of the register, showing up to the register without a membership, waiting on someone to bring the last few items, not unloading stuff onto the belt, not putting the dividers to separate transactions. There’s probably more, but those are the ones I can list off the top of my head.

[@lmcc0072]

As customers we’re dealing with these same people when we’re shopping. They’re the ones blocking an entire isle with their cart and themselves (most isles can fit at least 3 carts) or blocking the main walkway with themselves and their cart (just standing there for no apparent reason) or running into your ankles with their carts or hitting you (or almost hitting you) when they’re taking large items from a shelf.

[@fredrkoenig]

The ones who don’t know that they only take Visa.

[@EpicGamer-tu1tf]

Costco needs to do the Scan & Go like Sam's Club. That would make everyone's life so much easier.

[@SHOWSTOPPA79]

I don’t know why we haven’t upgraded the FE registers like the ones membership has at refunds

[@CM8008s]

I guess 1989 was when cashiers no longer needed to remember each item number

[@dorkultra]

food court always seems like the worst job, i never see those workers stop moving

[@realdealio1]

I worked in merch for 6 months Part-time Permanent...EVERYONE was working injured, including myself.. 3am start..insane workloads..dangerous racing forklift drivers...I quit..NEVER again. The Good: Some of the people were cool.

[@AimeeJeaneElizabeth]

Agreed 100%. Why am I still here? Oh that’s right, there are no other options.

[@bon3s994]

What do you think of the 2nd shift stocker position??

[@Geckoo-eh7wq]

The customer service at costco is insane never had to actually talk to a manager ever but just barley yesterday and jeeeez they lack any form of customer service or any lack of human interaction.

[@rp9674]

What qualifications do you need I think everyone thinks they can just decide they're going to accept the Costco job and get it, seems to be a popular fantasy backup job

[@justinpaz93]

Hey what position are those that fold clothes at Costcos ???

[@CostcoDude]

Clothing is its own job, I believe it falls under the merchandise department's manager, but the position is just folding clothes

[@marieazrak1951]

Oh heck no every time my parents and I go to Costco if we eat something we always clean up after ourselves

[@julissajulissa7903]

Hi! Would you be able to make videos on deals at COSTCO? Thank you!

[@CostcoDude]

I like this idea and it's something I definitely want to do at some point soon! Thank you for the suggestion

[@tonymanzo3766]

Costco has you scan your card on the way in, I have do it correctly because my picture won’t show on their screen I used to just show and go, scanning and doing it correctly can slow the shopping experience. The scanners were probably installed after you made this video

[@hmsmedia2005]

How about collecting carts?? Did you do that? Liked it or hate it?

[@CostcoDude]

In my regions, the Cart crew is part of Front end, so We would work both inside and out, I did carts probably 40% of the time I was in that department and it was bitter sweet. CONS: -weather can suck sometimes, if it's snowing, raining hard, or super hot. -drivers suck and you have to be on the look out always -sometimes we would work carts and then inside, and if it was hot or rainy we'd have to work wet and stinky inside and that kinda sucks -people leave carts everywhere, so youre always chasing down strays before they hit some car and blame it on you. PROS: -You typically don't have a manager or supervisor breathing down your neck -It's a nice break from the chaos inside (it's a different type of chaos outside, but not as loud or annoying) -depending on who was working outside at the time, it could be a good time and great for making friendships at work. -you get to work at your own pace for the most part -it's a good workout. I lost some weight by doing that, lol.

[@Spinkicksandrootbeer]

I’m considering working there. Do you get hired for a specific job or does Costco just cross train you on everything?

[@jjsworld00]

It’s pretty specific BUT you can always apply to different departments which is nice.

[@treyjay9560]

In my experience, any seasonal employees will be asked to help out in different areas (that don’t require much training) and if you’re good at any of those jobs, then they’ll keep there after your seasonal period (assuming they make you a regular employee). They’re basically throwing things at a wall to see what sticks.

[@nanettecostanza537]

Good question. If I was to apply for front end that means any day I might be required to do any and all positions? Do they hire for just receipt checkers/greeters? One is opening near me soon!

[@RFMvids70]

Despite not getting discounts, I have heard that Costco is one of the best paying jobs around. People can just be rude, no matter the type of employment you have. #RFMvids

[@CostcoDude]

Oh for sure! There will be rude people everywhere. Costco does take care of its employees and I will forever be grateful for my employees there despite a few bad experiences.

[@cretnotonic]

You get a free membership so that's your "Discount". And it's Executive so you get a cheque at the end of the year.

[@daveheel]

@@cretnotonic i thought we would get a check. but at least here in the us, it's added to our paychecks. even better imo.

[@Nobic457]

About price checks. Did you try asking for an IAI or an ITMW?

[@CostcoDude]

All the time! As a cashier, on busy days it was hard to get someone to check, or it would take a long time, so I just feel really bad for the members in line waiting for someone to run to a computer to check iai or itmw

[@cheesestrings_]

in my location, you’re able to check the price of an item without a membership by pressing 6 + sign off on the register and scanning the item. i don’t know if it’s the same function for other places/ registers.

[@cretnotonic]

@@cheesestrings_ omg I want to try that!

[@barbrastanwick3278]

​@@cheesestrings_ I'm up in the Midwest and it's the same up here! 6 sign on then scan, and then total. It'll show the coupon as well

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

Just be grateful for having a job. It's an assembly line, I understand, but I would still be grateful that at the end of the day I get a paycheck

[@spacequeenruby]

Same here

[@sunfir3823]

I work at a Costco and I’m very thankful for the job and opportunities it has given me but everything he said is 100 percent correct. Nothing wrong with pointing that out. every job has its perks and flaws

[@Spain42]

Old school thinking. I believe you should love what you’re doing. If I didn’t like a job I would move on. It’s possible to be happy doing a job.

[@blind6745]

just did my first day as cashier assistant, it was like ~1.5 hours orientation and like 2.5 hours of cashier assisting, wasnt too bad but i have to figure out the stacking process lol

[@CostcoDude]

Sometimes they leave you to learn by fire 😂 but never be afraid to ask questions if you're unsure

[@DM-lc2cf]

I'm sorry members weren't nice to you in the Food court. Not sure why they would treat you different because you worked there, personally I try and said thank you to everyone. I think everyone would be happier if some item, like Ice Cream is out, that a sign be posted, so if you are waiting in line just for that, you aren't disappointed. As far as the cashier, I think it is partly a personality difference...working retail, I do my best work detailing the department I work in, and I really don't like standing at the POS and not being able to walk around. I like where it is is hot, so the employees standing by the doors contend with that like you contend with the cold. I've gone to the same store for many years, and some employees are still there from when it opened in the early 90's.

[@CostcoDude]

I think it really comes down to sometimes people are just having bad days and being hungry doesn't help and we get the bad end. Although we did have rude members, I still have very good fond memories of working in those departments. Being a Front End Cashier (and assistant) was great for a while, I think I just got bored with it's pretty fast and was craving something different :)

[@migs1458]

HA! wait until you become a stocker/merchandising cuzo. I've been working for 2 years (still going) in merchandising and it sucks ass. I've been drive the forklift and double jack, fast and proficient mind you plus extra work like helping someone that has worked longer than me bringing pallets down and helping my crew stock the isles, yet they have never offered me a higher position. Also there is favoritism, don't let the benefits fool you because there are other jobs that can provide the same benefits and even more, even more pay. Trust me, its a fucking scam.

[@Redscar89]

So would you say being the cashier assistant or even a position in the from checking receipts or checking membership will be much better how does someone get that position being in the front checking receipts or memberships being a cashier seems really hectic

[@amaayalopez4718]

the position I believe is called a greeter

[@dianacastillo4338]

I have a interview tomorrow do i need to take a resumed?

[@CostcoDude]

If you have one, I definitely recommend you bring it with you. They may or may not need it (it really depends on the manager, they're all so different) but it's always good to be prepared, and they'll take note of that. :) Good luck!

[@johnp139]

They need to circulate the employees through all of these different positions every day.

[@Condemn-Focus]

I like my jobs as a parking lot manager it chill and easy.

[@rp9674]

I feel sorry for and admire those people when the temperature is over 100 f

[@rossjohnson2478]

@@rp9674Or below freezing.

[@Lostandy007]

Does Costco have a cart pusher position or do you have to apply for cashier assistant

[@CostcoDude]

In my area, the cart crew is part of the front end (cashier assistant) but I have heard that in other locations it can be it's own position. TBH though, the last time I heard this was a few years ago, so I can only speak for my region which is Northwest

[@Cleanasdirt2182]

If you can’t handle the line ups at the cashiers, or making the effort to show your membership card at the entrance, or feel inconvenienced while they check your receipt before exiting the warehouse…. don’t become a member. Signing up entails you following the rules. Maybe it’s just different here in Canada, but every time I’m at Costco, I have yet to see a rude customer. Stand by the entrance for 15 minutes and see the members generally have their membership card out and ready to show the staff. Even the long line ups to the front counter, there’s no cart collisions going on. Mind you,we aren’t all carrying a gun while shopping.

[@JohnRoss1]

And we get wine and beer in Ontario Costco's now! They had to remove an aisle of food to make space!

[@martinschulz9381]

No rude customers in Canada? (no such thing)...you haven't been to Abbotsford Costco.

[@davidronson8712]

Glad that Costco have a lot of self serve cash register robots, nobody touches my products, specially if they are fruits or fish or cheese.

[@MyNoRyGO]

I just got hired to work in the food court

[@CostcoDude]

Congrats on getting the job! You know, with all the changes that they've made in the food court, it eliminates half of the reasons why I didn't like working there! A good group of co workers and a good manager can make all the difference!

[@TatazRivera]

Same I start in the Deli on Wednesday

[@Dave-zl2ky]

Age discrimination at Costco is certainly interesting.

[@cretnotonic]

What do you mean? We hire all ages

[@bmardon2112]

I'm 30 and my best friend who also works there is 66 so I don't know what you are talking about bud

[@BenStenson]

What do you mean cast assistance? Was fun like explain please.

[@charlesthedeadlifter4376]

What's the reason Costco Business Centers don't sell alcohol? Alcohol is sold at 95% of businesses worldwide. Wholesale does but not business centers.

[@syvs4491]

Not hungry, Hangry!

[@kevinkellough6900]

That seems wrong that employees don’t get free food or discounts

[@Xempir]

As an employee, it is astounding how much food gets thrown away without availability for employees to take some. I’ve worked in all food departments. Food court will toss entire pizzas that aren’t “cooked enough”, deli will toss food items that are one day past sell-by. Bakery tossed pastries that aren’t “perfect”. Rotisserie chicken room will harvest the breast and thigh meat from leftover chickens, but toss everything else. As someone who grew up food insecure, it made me genuinely sick to see how much food was being tossed every dau.

[@rp9674]

Hot dog and a soda for a $1.50, who needs a free meal

[@kevinkellough6900]

If i owned the Costco my employees would get free membership free food employee discount and access to all new product It’s showing appreciation to the people that work for you

[@rp9674]

If elected I promise a $5 Chicken in every pot

[@dkracingfan2503]

At least you get decent pay and a free membership to costco. You also get free samples.

[@Stevenator1210]

Lol I started working at Costco recently

[@bmardon2112]

It's a good gig keep at it bud

[@acbc3543]

Even the worst jobs are great because they pay the bills! That’s it .

[@Aawsomeguy]

I totally love Costco but totally hate Sam's Club.

[@marieazrak1951]

Oh my God I was a young adult and lived in Michigan. I was a member service greeter at Sam’s Club. It was horrible. Oh my God because I was trying to say hydrated. I was trying to pull out cards and give them to Customer and I had to use the bathroom a lot and the manager in charge of me I could care less what color skin somebody is I don’t care, but she was rude. The manager in charge of Me Was so rude about me going to the bathroom a lot and then there were these training video modules that I had to keep learning about and with my ADHD good freaking luck with that those things were hard hard to understand. I don’t understand a darn thing on those modules, while long BA role to finish every single one of them and complete my shifts.

[@rp9674]

I'm going to have to pre-fire myself on the restroom breaks issue, let alone standing up for long periods

[@NunyaBusiness33]

I hate shopping at Costco people are rude. The people who work there are rude and the people who shop there were rude.

[@CostcoDude]

With your user name I wonder if you're just projecting 😂 jk jk. I am sad to hear you've had that experience with Costco. As a previous member, and now employee, I have dealt with rude members and workers and it's never a good experience.

[@NunyaBusiness33]

@@CostcoDude I was told I could return a gift. I have the receipt for my daughter.

[@NunyaBusiness33]

The representative tell me her membership expired,

[@NunyaBusiness33]

She had an active membership I had to call her while she was in an executive meeting at her work and bothered her he finally gave me a gift card which I didn't want I wanted cash but he wouldn't give me cash I said I don't want to shop in your people are rude. That damn gift card

[@NunyaBusiness33]

So my kids getting a gift card for Christmas

[@markfrye9178]

you describe bad jobs, but your explanations are fun.

[@ubcroel4022]

It's all about data scraping and selling.

[@choch0]

the best AUTONOMOUS job is LP/Security!

[@srtjgoat12]

does costco in texas drug test if so what kind of test

[@barbrastanwick3278]

They follow federal law, even when it comes to marijuana, but they also test for the other big hard drugs. All Costcos do.

[@Cruxis_Angel]

They tested me on the spot so be careful.

[@lights_utopia1130]

@@Cruxis_Angel Yep started working this week and before I even started my first day they made me get tested

[@papaxota4725]

​@@Cruxis_Angel Do you know if alcohol on body is tested ? If so do they throw you out if you had a drink or two before ?

[@oceanwave9316]

Wish me luck am going in the cafe for a week hopefully not two.

[@CostcoDude]

Good luck!

[@oceanwave9316]

@CostcoDude Thanks. I find your channel very helpful. You navigate my way through this costcos journey. Step by step. Thank you so much for that love from Newcastle England xx

[@zrrifle.]

I would not want to be the cart guy.

[@Leveractionjake]

I disagree with you about the Maintenance department. I'm a maintenance employee for Costco and you work your @$$ off.

[@CostcoDude]

Maybe it's because the warehouse where I worked maintenance was pretty new and not very busy. Days just dragged for me. But I do know people love that position

[@lights_utopia1130]

@@CostcoDude I just started working in maintenance still haven't gone through my first week and its freaking busy as hell the warehouse where I work is in Arizona and the people here are miserable constantly rude and don't bother cleaning up much so far I have had to clean up puke 6 times because people don't drink enough water and then proceed to shove food in there mouths and get sick and puke. But at least the pay is good.

[@deedeew4040]

Costco shopping on-line sucks. I will never again shop on-line with Costco, horrible.

[@maktheturd6220]

I hated front end. You stand there for 3 hours of no walking. Very boring.

[@patriciavillareal6334]

Agreed with you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😜😜😜👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@GeorgiaCox-p7u]

Dude most jobs are repetitional.

[@UnknowN-do2hp]

Just dont.... dont work at costco, trust me.

[@Etch88]

Even as a stocker?

[@CostcoDude]

It's not for some people. I've seen plenty quit after one day. But others love it and that's why you see name tags with hire dates going back 10+ years. Benefits alone are some of the best and it's a major reason people stay.

[@cretnotonic]

@@Etch88 not AM stocker, from what I heard. It's so fast paced and rushed.

[@blind6745]

@@Etch88 i just went for orientation today and they put me to work after, and during orientation they said that they often have people leave after 1-2 days and "disappear", so they said that if you really dislike your current position, ask them to switch and they will do everything possible to switch. they would rather switch you than have you disappear

[@abrahamwalton8244]

​@cretnotonic I'm an AM stocker. 415am to 1015am, it is definitely fast paced because we have to restock the entire store before opening at 10am, and sometimes I stay late just crushing cardboard and plastic because other employees just leave all the full carts in the back. I left construction to work at Costco because I had no options for insurance and Costco has the best insurance in my state by far.

[@vanhalen5150jhs]

interesting

[@reginaldcarter5341]

You complaing about being a cashier.Try being a cartattendant you have to be in the rain,cold summertime heat

[@MisterEMystery]

I’m that person who walks in and refuses to show my membership card. You need it to check out, so there’s no point. Usually it’s been because I’m not a member. I want to see if the store has anything I want. I’m not going to join just to not end up buying anything. More often than not there’s nothing in there I want and I leave. Also, the membership desk is on the inside. You can direct me to the desk, but then I walked away from the desk once you’re not looking.