Cashier Assistant – Costco – Kitchener, ON

Costco’s Kitchener warehouse location on King Street East is looking for a Cashier Assistant to join their front-end team. This is a hands-on, member-facing role where you’ll keep checkout lines moving, assist members with packing, and help maintain a clean and organized front-end area. If you enjoy staying active and working alongside a team in a busy retail environment, this one’s worth a look.

Day-to-day, you’ll be packing member orders, retrieving carts, running for supplies, and making sure every member leaves with a great experience. The role covers everything from greeting members at the register to loading their orders into their vehicles — all with a focus on prompt and courteous service.

About the Role: Cashier Assistant

As a Cashier Assistant, you’ll work directly at the front end of the warehouse, supporting cashiers during transactions and promotions. You’ll pack member orders into boxes, transfer items to carts or flatbeds, check packaging for tampering, and ensure items not on the belt are properly handled as they’re scanned. Your role is essential to keeping checkout lines efficient and members satisfied.

Beyond the checkout lane, you’ll be responsible for cart retrieval from the parking lot, maintaining the cleanliness of the register and front-end area, and performing set-up and closing duties for the department. You’ll also operate a mechanical trash compactor and cardboard bailer, and may assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed. Following all safety and security procedures is a key part of this role.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Costco is well known in Canada for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees, which may include health and dental coverage, employee membership, and other perks depending on employment status and tenure.

Responsibilities

The Cashier Assistant role keeps the front end of the warehouse running smoothly. You’ll be in constant motion — supporting cashiers, serving members, and maintaining the cleanliness and order of the checkout area. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be doing on a typical shift:

• Greet members and assist them in loading their orders onto the conveyor belt, determining packing preferences, and answering questions about promotions
• Pack member orders into boxes and load them onto separate carts or flatbeds, checking packaging for tampering
• Run for items such as merchandise, boxes, register supplies, and item numbers as requested by cashiers to keep lines moving
• Transfer items not on the belt to a separate cart or flatbed as cashiers scan them, following proper departmental procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of the register area and general front-end area, immediately addressing spills and trip hazards
• Retrieve carts and flatbeds from the parking area using a rope with a clasping hook, pushing no more than 8 carts at a time, and keeping the lot free of debris
• Perform set-up and closing duties including returning products, collecting paperwork, stocking registers, and cleaning the area
• Operate mechanical equipment such as the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Support cashiers during various in-warehouse promotions

Requirements / Skills

Costco welcomes candidates from a wide range of backgrounds for this role — no prior experience or specific certifications are required. What matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine commitment to member service. Here’s what’s recommended for success:

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred, though not mandatory
• Strong customer service skills — you’ll be interacting with members throughout every shift
• Physical stamina — this is an active role that involves standing, pushing carts, and lifting boxes
• Attention to detail when packing orders and checking packaging integrity
• Ability to follow safety and security procedures consistently
• French language communication (oral and written) is required for candidates applying to Quebec locations

How to Apply

To apply for this Cashier Assistant position at Costco in Kitchener, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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