Cashier (Front End)

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 Processes member orders, collects payment. Performs clean up, department set-up and closing tasks as necessary. Provides a high level of member service. Job Duties Greets members, obtains membership card, determines member preferences, answers questions, relates information on special promotions, and thanks members. Scans orders by sliding items from conveyor belt and across tabletop scanners from left or right, depending on side of station, to the packing area. Uses hand-held scanning gun or keys item numbers when necessary. Transfers or ensures transfer of each item as the item is scanned. Monitors all merchandise passing through the register line, promoting accurate merchandise inventory. Requests supervisor verification for high-ticket items. Assists the Front-End Assistant with transferring merchandise in carts and packing orders, following all safety and security procedures. Receives accurate payment for goods, makes change, processes checks, credit, and debit charges according to proper departmental procedures for paperwork and performance of duties. Counts register at sign on, orders change, makes witnessed drops of excess funds to vault, orders cash increases, counts register at shift end to maintain accurate register funds. Performs related tasks, set-up and closing duties for the department, such as putting returned or moved product back, collecting paperwork, stocking registers, cleaning area, and retrieving carts. May assist members with self-checkouts with regards to scanning heavy merchandise, entering in items numbers. May assist members with self-checkouts through monitoring the registers for errors and keeping the belt area clean of product and debris. Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery Assists with department duties as necessary. Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary. 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: 0002