Cashier Assistant – Costco – Montréal, QC

Montréal’s Marché Central Costco location is looking for a Cashier Assistant to join their front-end team. This role puts you right at the heart of the member experience — helping shoppers get through the checkout smoothly and keeping the floor clean, organized, and running efficiently.

Day to day, you’ll be working alongside cashiers to pack orders, retrieve carts, restock supplies, and deliver the kind of prompt and courteous service that Costco members count on. It’s a physical, active role that keeps you moving and engaged throughout your shift.

About the Role: Cashier Assistant

As a Cashier Assistant at the 1015 Marché Central location in Montréal, QC, your primary job is to support cashiers and ensure the checkout area operates without a hitch. You’ll pack member orders into boxes, transfer items to separate carts or flatbeds, and assist members in loading their purchases — all while maintaining a welcoming and helpful attitude. The role also involves running for merchandise, register supplies, and item numbers whenever cashiers need them to keep lines moving.

Beyond the checkout lane, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the front-end area, including cleaning up spills immediately to prevent trip hazards. You’ll also retrieve carts and flatbeds from the parking lot, operate the mechanical trash compactor and cardboard bailer, and pitch in on set-up and closing duties. Note: As this position is located in Québec, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known across Canada for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees. While specific salary details for this posting are not listed, Costco typically provides its hourly team members with access to health and dental benefits, employee discounts, and a positive workplace culture that values long-term growth and internal advancement.

Responsibilities

The Cashier Assistant role at Costco Montréal is both member-facing and operationally essential. You’ll keep checkout lines flowing smoothly while ensuring the front-end area stays clean, stocked, and safe for members and staff alike. Here’s what a typical shift looks like:

• Greet members warmly and assist them in loading their orders onto the conveyor belt, determining packing preferences and answering questions
• Pack member orders into boxes and transfer them to a separate cart or flatbed while checking packaging for tampering
• Run for items including merchandise, boxes, register supplies, and item numbers as requested by cashiers to keep lines moving efficiently
• 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 and front-end area, cleaning spills and trip hazards immediately
• Retrieve carts and flatbeds from the parking area using a rope with 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 the mechanical trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Support cashiers during various promotions and assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a friendly, reliable, and physically active candidate who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. No prior experience is required, making this a solid entry point into a company known for promoting from within. What matters most is your attitude, your commitment to member service, and your ability to work as part of a team.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, though not mandatory
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this Québec location — candidates must be able to communicate in French both orally and in writing
• Customer service orientation — a friendly, helpful demeanour that makes members feel welcome
• Physical stamina — the role involves standing, lifting, pushing carts, and being on the move throughout the shift
• Attention to safety — ability to follow all safety and security procedures, including cleaning up hazards promptly
• Team player mindset — willingness to support cashiers and assist in other departments as needed

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application directly through Costco’s hiring portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and ready to upload before you begin.

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