Cashier Assistant – Costco – Toronto, ON

Costco’s Toronto location at 100 Billy Bishop Way 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 — ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, helping people, and being part of a busy warehouse environment.

Day to day, you’ll be working alongside cashiers to pack member orders, retrieve carts, restock supplies, and make sure the checkout area stays clean and organized. The role moves at a fast pace, and your ability to stay on top of tasks while delivering friendly, courteous service is what sets a great Cashier Assistant apart.

About the Role: Cashier Assistant

As a Cashier Assistant at Costco Toronto, your primary focus is supporting the cashier team and ensuring every member leaves with a positive experience. You’ll be greeting members, helping load orders onto the conveyor belt, packing purchases into boxes, and transferring items to carts or flatbeds. You’ll also assist members in loading their orders into their vehicles when needed.

Beyond the checkout lane, you’ll be responsible for keeping the front-end area clean and safe, retrieving shopping carts from the parking lot, operating equipment like the mechanical trash compactor and cardboard bailer, and supporting cashiers during special promotions. Teamwork and workplace safety procedures are central to how this team operates.

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 range of employee benefits that reflect their commitment to their workforce. As a member of the Costco team, you’ll be joining a company with a strong culture of valuing its employees at every level.

Responsibilities

The Cashier Assistant role at Costco Toronto covers a wide range of front-end duties that directly impact the member experience. From the moment a member approaches the checkout to the time they leave the building, you play an important part in keeping things organized, safe, and efficient.

• Greet members and assist them in loading their orders onto the conveyor belt, while determining their packing preferences
• Pack member orders into boxes and load them onto separate carts or flatbeds for transport
• Check packaging for signs of tampering and follow all safety and security procedures
• 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 separate carts or flatbeds as cashiers scan them
• Maintain cleanliness of the register area and general front-end area, cleaning spills and trip hazards immediately
• Retrieve carts and flatbeds from the parking area using a rope with a clasping hook, keeping the lot free of debris
• Operate the mechanical trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Support cashiers during various promotions and assist with set-up and closing duties for the department
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco welcomes candidates from a variety of backgrounds for this entry-level role — prior experience in retail or customer service is helpful, but not required. What matters most is a positive attitude, a willingness to work hard, and a genuine commitment to member satisfaction.

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong member service skills — the ability to greet, assist, and communicate clearly with members
• Physical stamina — this role involves standing, pushing carts, lifting boxes, and staying active throughout the shift
• Attention to detail — particularly when checking packaging and following safety procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Bilingual in French (oral and written) is required for candidates applying to Quebec locations

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 before submitting.

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