Front End Assistant

at  Costco AU

Costco Wholesale is the 2nd largest global retailer with warehouse club operations already operating 643 locations in 9 countries. We are the recognised leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Greet members, helps members load order onto conveyor belt, determines member’s packing preferences, answers questions, relates information on special promotions, thanks members and provides prompt and courteous member service.
• Packs member orders into boxes and loads to a separate cart or flatbed. Checks packaging for tampering. Follows all safety and security procedures. Assists members loading orders into car when appropriate.
• Runs for items such as, merchandise, boxes, register supplies, and item numbers as requested by cashiers to keep lines moving smoothly.
• Transfers items not on belt to separate cart or flatbed as cashiers scan them. Follows proper departmental procedures for performance of duties.
• Maintains cleanliness of register area and general front end area. Cleans spills and trip hazards immediately.
• Retrieves carts and flatbeds from parking area using a rope with clasping hook, pushing no more than 10 carts together. Keeps lot area free of debris and sweeps in front of building.
• Performs related tasks such as set up and closing duties for the department such as, returning products, collecting paperwork, stocking registers, and cleaning area.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists other areas in the department as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
• Operates mechanical trash compactor/cardboard baler.

QUALIFICATIONS (INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC SKILLS THAT CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS):

• Education/Training: High School Certificate or higher
• Licenses/Certifications: Responsible Service of Alcohol VIC preferable
• Experience: Customer service or comparable, employee relations
• Availability: Must be available AM/PM and weekends

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Greet members, helps members load order onto conveyor belt, determines member’s packing preferences, answers questions, relates information on special promotions, thanks members and provides prompt and courteous member service.
• Packs member orders into boxes and loads to a separate cart or flatbed. Checks packaging for tampering. Follows all safety and security procedures. Assists members loading orders into car when appropriate.
• Runs for items such as, merchandise, boxes, register supplies, and item numbers as requested by cashiers to keep lines moving smoothly.
• Transfers items not on belt to separate cart or flatbed as cashiers scan them. Follows proper departmental procedures for performance of duties.
• Maintains cleanliness of register area and general front end area. Cleans spills and trip hazards immediately.
• Retrieves carts and flatbeds from parking area using a rope with clasping hook, pushing no more than 10 carts together. Keeps lot area free of debris and sweeps in front of building.
• Performs related tasks such as set up and closing duties for the department such as, returning products, collecting paperwork, stocking registers, and cleaning area

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists other areas in the department as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
• Operates mechanical trash compactor/cardboard baler