Cashier Assistant – Costco – Richmond, BC

Costco’s Richmond location on Bridgeport Road is looking for a Cashier Assistant to join their front-end warehouse team. This role is central to keeping the checkout experience running smoothly — you’ll be the person members interact with at the end of their shopping trip, helping pack orders, retrieve carts, and ensure a clean, organized front-end area.

If you enjoy being active throughout your shift, working alongside a team, and delivering excellent member service, this position offers steady hourly pay and the chance to grow within one of Canada’s most recognized warehouse retailers.

About the Role: Cashier Assistant

As a Cashier Assistant at Costco Richmond, your primary focus is supporting cashiers and ensuring members have a positive, efficient checkout experience. You’ll pack orders into boxes, load carts and flatbeds, retrieve items requested by cashiers, and keep register and front-end areas tidy. The role requires you to stay on your feet, move quickly, and respond to shifting priorities throughout your shift.

This position also involves safety and security awareness — checking packaging for tampering, clearing spills and trip hazards immediately, and following all departmental procedures. You’ll work closely with cashiers and fellow team members to keep lines moving and the overall front-end running efficiently.

Benefits and Salary

This Cashier Assistant position at Costco Richmond offers a pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Costco is well known in Canada for offering competitive compensation packages to hourly employees, which may include health and dental benefits, paid time off, and employee membership perks, among other advantages depending on employment status and tenure.

Responsibilities

The Cashier Assistant role is hands-on and fast-paced. From the moment you arrive on the floor, you’ll be supporting cashiers, assisting members, and maintaining the cleanliness and flow of the front-end checkout area. Every task you perform contributes directly to the member experience and warehouse operations.

• Greet and assist members by helping load orders onto the conveyor belt, determining packing preferences, answering questions, and providing prompt, courteous service
• Pack member orders into boxes and load them onto a separate cart or flatbed, while checking packaging for tampering
• Run for items such as merchandise, boxes, register supplies, and item numbers as requested by cashiers to keep checkout 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 general front-end area, cleaning spills and trip hazards immediately to ensure safety
• Retrieve carts and flatbeds from the parking lot using a rope with a clasping hook, keeping the lot free of debris and the building entrance swept
• Perform set-up and closing duties such as returning products, collecting paperwork, stocking registers, and cleaning the area
• Operate mechanical equipment including the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Support cashiers during various promotions and assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco welcomes candidates from a wide range of backgrounds for this Cashier Assistant position. No prior experience or certifications are required — what matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine commitment to member service. The ability to work well within a team and stay active throughout a shift is key to succeeding here.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, though not strictly required
• Member service orientation — comfortable interacting with the public in a friendly, professional manner
• Physical stamina to remain on your feet and perform active tasks such as packing, cart retrieval, and lifting throughout the shift
• Attention to safety — ability to identify and respond to hazards quickly and follow all established safety and security procedures
• Team collaboration — ability to work alongside cashiers and other staff to maintain smooth front-end operations

How to Apply

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

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