Overview:
Job Description
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The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco.
Position Summary
Counts and signs for delivered goods, verifying the freight bill and purchase order. Inspects condition of goods for quality. Keys count to the computer system, prints and sticks pallet tags. Provides a high level of member service.
Job Duties
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Sets dock restraints to lock the trailer to the receiving dock by pushing buttons and monitoring lights.
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Counts and checks merchandise against freight bills. Opens boxes and cartons with box knives to verify product and counts. Signs freight bill as the second receiver.
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Stacks bed-loaded merchandise or merchandise from damaged or unacceptable pallets onto Costco-approved pallets. Separates mixed item pallets for checking.
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Uses gun to order the printing of pallet tags and UPC stickers. Notifies the Receiving Manager of any mismarked, damaged, or mis-shipped items. Re-labels bad UPC products.
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Wraps pallets of double-received goods with plastic wrap for transport to the floor or steel by Forklift Drivers. Creates and attaches pallet tags.
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Loads merchandise and empty pallets to be shipped out onto trucks using manual pallet jack and hand truck. Assists in unloading trucks and first receiving.
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Cleans up and clears the receiving dock of any debris or trip hazards. Follows safety procedures.
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Monitors all merchandise into and out of the building. Monitors people entering or leaving the building prior to opening for secure building access and follows security procedures.
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Helps members to load large items in their cart and auto, directs members to products, and relates product status knowledge.
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Ensures proper cleanup of potentially hazardous materials spills.
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Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
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Assists with department duties as necessary.
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Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 0504
