Costco Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"The company itself is a great company to work for. As for management and employees, you can't choose who you work with. A lot of employees are old school and are inevitable to change, so if changes occur then let the complaints begin, and you'll never hear the end of it."

"I have worked for Costco for over 4 years. Costco is certainly a company that takes care of their employees. The benefits are virtually unmatched, and the compensation is very good for the level of experience that they require."

"I still work at Costco, have for eleven years. Not the glamour job everyone outside of it thinks it is. Great pay we all know. NOT the job it used to be. They are trying to get rid of their long-term employees through subtle pressure by increasing demands on job performance. I have seen MANY employees come and go. You have to be very mentally tough to work in this environment.They promote very questionable people, so be prepared to have 20 bosses who are terrible at their job. UNDERSTAFFED."

"I have worked for Costco for six years and they provide a good working environment and competitive salaries and benefits."

"I started working for Costco Wholesale in 2011 as a potter, then moved up and became a cashier, and from there I became warehouse maintenance because of my work ethic and positive attitude towards success . Working for this company has been a great opportunity/experience, and has proven to me that success and promotion are both available through hard work and dedication. This job has given me skills such as customer service, machine operating, forklift and scissor lift operating, and much more."

"The company itself is a great place, but horrible at the management level. Supervisors and managers there are not organized and they all operate on a friend/position relationship. In other words if you don't hold a high job position or have close relation you will not be taken care of."

"I enjoy working for such a wonderful and ethical company."

"I feel very strongly that I am very fortunate to be working for such a wonderful company. I worked for more than a few corporations since graduating from College in 97. But these last 11 years have been amazing. I knew it my first week here that I was home.HOWEVER, opportunity is tight here as many people have more than 20 years of experience so most of the best jobs here are already taken. The one big plus is our growth annually means opportunity is still possible."

"A good retail experience with a variety of positions available."

What do you like about working at Costco?

"As far as retail goes, it is one of the best jobs in the industry."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be very personable, upbeat, lively, and professional! Be able to get along with others."

What don't you like about working at Costco?

"It can get very monotonous, and the pay is only good after multiple years of employment."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management doesn't always seem clear on how payroll does or does not translate to shift coverage."

"I have worked for Costco for 7 years"

What do you like about working at Costco?

"Great benefits, decent pay for doing minor labor, and Costco is expanding so advancement is available. Also, Costco makes school schedules a priority and will work with you to try to accommodate if they can."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make providing member service, being a team player, and a positive committed attitude the basis of your interview."

What don't you like about working at Costco?

"The cons include dealing with rude members, working in the heat/ rain, and having to work weekends. At busy times, Costco can be a very stressful job."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Managers must work 9 to 10 hour days without overtime or bonuses. They do get a fair salary."

"My current job is great. Great people and the company takes care of me."

What do you like about working at Costco?

"I like working with the people and it's good that the company takes care of its employees."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself, and do it confidently. By doing those two things everything will fall into place."

What don't you like about working at Costco?

"We don't normally get weekends off. I wished I had more time with family during gatherings."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I do my best and expect the same from management."

What do you like about working at Costco?

"Work with customers, baking pastries and working as cashier and also drive forklift."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"No, when they interviewed me I had my answers very positive and strong."

What don't you like about working at Costco?

"Standing up all day and when I have to lift heavy stuff."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Safety operator for the company and to provide all the best quality production to the customer."

"Probably the most challenging job I've ever had."

What do you like about working at Costco?

"It taught me a lot about how to interact with people. Just because I'm just selling electronics, that doesn't mean I shouldn't care about the customer. It's was very rewarding to build a large customer base that only came looking for me for assistance when they came to Costco."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be eager and emphasize your willingness to help the customers. If you can't do that, this job isn't for you."

What don't you like about working at Costco?

"Unfortunately, Costco didn't have any IT opportunities outside of Washington state so following my career choice and staying in California didn't work with Costco."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I am self-motivated and much of the management didn't prescribe to leaving people to do what they do best if it benefits the company."

What do you like about working at Costco?

"This was such a great place to work, I can't narrow it down to one thing. The people and atmosphere were exceptional"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The people and the atmosphere are great, the challenges are always present, if you get bored you're not paying attention. Great place to work."

What don't you like about working at Costco?

"The only reason I left was the long commute and I had kids, I didn't want to miss them growing up."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would just say keep doing what you are doing!!"

What do you like about working at Costco?

"I like the Pay, Benefits, desirability and Union that it is a job"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"To be ready to give it your 210% and never show weakness"

What don't you like about working at Costco?

"The pressure they put on you to be able to do everything at once when there is not enough people to do the required tasks"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be prepared with enough staff to run the show and rotate between the demanding and not so demanding positions. Also to be understanding when you are doing all that you can and cant make miracles."