Cashier Assistant – Costco – Mississauga, ON

Located at 1570 Dundas Street East in Mississauga, Ontario, Costco is looking for a Cashier Assistant to join the front-end team at one of Canada’s most well-known warehouse retailers. This is a hands-on, member-facing role that keeps the checkout experience running smoothly every single day.

As a Cashier Assistant, you’ll be right in the middle of the action — packing orders, retrieving carts, keeping the register area tidy, and making sure members leave with a great impression. If you enjoy staying active and working alongside a team, this role has plenty to offer.

About the Role: Cashier Assistant

The Cashier Assistant position is centred around supporting cashiers and delivering a high standard of member service at the front end of the warehouse. You’ll pack member orders into boxes, load carts and flatbeds, and ensure items are properly handled throughout the checkout process. You’ll also check packaging for tampering and assist members with loading their orders into their vehicles when needed.

Beyond packing, this role involves cart retrieval from the parking lot, cleaning spills and trip hazards immediately, stocking registers, and supporting cashiers during promotions. Following all safety and security procedures is a key part of the job, as is maintaining a clean and organized front-end area throughout your shift.

Benefits and Salary

This Cashier Assistant position at Costco Mississauga offers a pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Costco is widely recognized for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees, which typically includes health and dental coverage, retirement savings options, and an employee membership among other perks.

Responsibilities

The Cashier Assistant role at Costco Mississauga covers a wide range of front-end duties that keep the checkout process efficient and ensure every member has a positive experience. From greeting members at the register to retrieving carts in the parking lot, this is a physically active and team-oriented position that makes a real difference to daily operations.

• Greet and assist members at the checkout, help load orders onto the conveyor belt, and determine packing preferences
• Pack member orders into boxes and load them onto a separate cart or flatbed efficiently
• Check packaging for tampering and follow all safety and security procedures throughout the shift
• 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
• Maintain cleanliness of the register area and general front-end area; clean spills and trip hazards immediately
• Retrieve carts and flatbeds from the parking area using a rope with clasping hook, 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 trash compactor/cardboard bailer as part of departmental duties
• Support cashiers during various promotional events and assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco welcomes candidates at all experience levels for this Cashier Assistant role — no prior experience or special certifications are required. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in providing excellent member service, can stay organized under pressure, and works well as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred, though not mandatory
• Strong member service skills with a friendly and professional demeanour
• Physical stamina to stay active throughout the shift, including cart retrieval and order packing
• Attention to detail when checking packaging and following safety and security procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with cashiers and members
• Bilingual in French and English (oral and written) is required for candidates applying to Quebec locations — not applicable here but worth noting for future opportunities

How to Apply

To apply for this Cashier Assistant position at Costco Mississauga, 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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