Cashier Assistant – Costco – Gatineau, QC

Costco’s Gatineau location on Boulevard Maloney Ouest is looking for a Cashier Assistant to join their front-end team. This is a hands-on, member-facing role that keeps the checkout experience running smoothly for everyone who walks through the door. If you enjoy staying active, helping people, and being part of a busy warehouse environment, this could be a solid fit.

Day to day, you’ll be working alongside cashiers to pack member orders, retrieve carts, restock supplies, and keep the front-end area clean and organized. It’s a role that demands energy, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to member service.

About the Role: Cashier Assistant

As a Cashier Assistant at Costco Gatineau, your primary focus is making sure the checkout process flows efficiently. You’ll pack member purchases into boxes, transfer items to separate carts or flatbeds, and assist members in loading their orders when needed. You’ll also run for merchandise, register supplies, and item numbers whenever cashiers need to keep the lines moving.

Beyond packing, you’ll play an important role in maintaining a clean and safe front-end environment — cleaning spills immediately, sweeping outside the building, and retrieving carts from the parking lot. You’ll follow all safety and security procedures and support your team during special promotions. Please note that for this Gatineau location in Quebec, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

Benefits and Salary

Costco is widely recognized across Canada for offering competitive compensation and strong employee benefits. While specific pay details are not listed in this posting, Costco team members typically have access to health and dental benefits, opportunities for advancement within the company, and a work culture that values its employees. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Working as a Cashier Assistant at Costco means being a key part of the front-end team. From the moment members approach the checkout to the time they leave the store, your work directly impacts the quality of their experience. Here’s what the role involves:

• Greet members warmly, help load orders onto the conveyor belt, and determine packing preferences
• Pack member orders into boxes and load them onto separate carts or flatbeds accurately and efficiently
• Check packaging for signs of tampering and follow all safety and security procedures
• Assist members in loading purchases into their vehicles when appropriate
• Run for items such as merchandise, boxes, register supplies, and item numbers as requested by cashiers
• Transfer items not on the belt to a separate cart or flatbed as cashiers scan them
• Maintain cleanliness of the register and front-end area, including immediate clean-up of spills and trip hazards
• Retrieve carts and flatbeds from the parking lot using proper technique, pushing no more than 8 carts at a time
• Perform opening and closing duties including returning products, collecting paperwork, stocking registers, and cleaning
• Operate mechanical trash compactor and cardboard bailer as required
• Support the cashier during various in-store promotions

Requirements / Skills

This role is well-suited to candidates who are dependable, physically active, and focused on delivering excellent member service. No prior experience is required — Costco values a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard as much as any formal background.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not mandatory
• Bilingual in French and English (oral and written) — required for this Gatineau, Quebec location
• Member service skills — ability to greet, assist, and communicate positively with members
• Physical stamina — role involves standing, lifting, pushing carts, and moving throughout the warehouse
• Attention to safety — adherence to all security and safety procedures is essential
• Team-oriented mindset — ability to work closely with cashiers and other team members in a fast-paced setting

How to Apply

To apply for the Cashier Assistant position at Costco Gatineau, use the official application link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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