Costco Wholesale reviews

There is several pros to working at Costco such as the benefits, including healthcare for $20 per paycheck, 401(k) company match, Stock options, and several different types of positions to go to such as IT, call center, warehouses, home offices, and regional offices

The cards for working at Costco can include rate of pay. Once you top out at around $29 There’s very limited motivation to move up in the company, A cashier with a company for five years can make $29 while was supervisor with the company for eight years will be making $30.

My favorite benefits at Costco is simply the amount of benefits Costco has to offer. Costco gives employees access to a benefits page that shows you everything costco has to offer to you for very limited cost or for free like $5 co-pay for doctors visits via 98point6 app or Costco being a good résumé builder with all the positions within one building, another perk is a free membership, at the end of the day, Costco has several things to offer an individual.

What I like best about Costco ‘s leadership team is there continued efforts to not increase prices during a struggling economy and constantly continuing to update procedures in a rapidly changing world.

I prepared for an interview at Costco by going over my real world experiences from previous employers and extracurricular activities, such as clubs or sports.

I would improve the company culture by having increased communication between the leadership team and every day employees on the front lines interacting with members.

And my experience, the compensation at Costco Wholesale compared to industry average has even out and recent years Starting wages at Costco used to be the highest the most retail stores now it’s even mostly across-the-board

The representation of diverse demographics within my organization is extremely good. There is many different cultures, personalities, and leadership styles displayed throughout Costco especially within the leadership.

Personally, the most fulfilling aspect of my work at Costco is interacting with Members and providing good customer service

Super easy job. Steady paycheck. Easy work, just keep an eye on the clock, walk around, look like you’re busy, say yes to the supervisors to make them feel like they are doing something special and make sure that they see you when they’re walking around.

The supervisors seems to overthink their roles and responsibilities. It’s like when a lowest paid employee finally gets a raise and a feeling of having a little more responsibility but overall does nothing except try too hard to make it look like they actually have an actual control over their subordinates.

Parking. Paid time off. Discontinued items are a free for all after the last day of sales term. It’s free and easy to take home. They just throw it all away.

Nothing. You don’t even see any of them.

This is probably the only company I’ve ever worked for that doesn’t seem to have any Asian ethnicity groups working for them at this specific location. It’s dominated by 50% white, 9% black, and 41% Hispanic. It’s evident that Asians aren’t even considered during the job application screening. We were also told not to talk about this because the management was keeping it confidential so no outsiders can complain about this fact.

The interview was very easy because i have friends that work there and pretty much wrote me a script of what the questions were like and what answers the interviewer wanted to hear.

Pretty average

As I have earlier mentioned, the diverse demographic that consists of 50% white, 41% Hispanic and 9% black and no other race is a little different. I have been in the wholesale industry for years and never seen a company that had no no Asian inclusion within their workforce.

To me, it’s a very easy job with minimal effort needed. Look busy and they leave you alone. See it all the time from 50% of my coworkers. The rest of them are even better just because they don’t need to look busy by just being there.

Health Insurance and bonuses after you’ve worked the required hours to be eligible

I was a manager but stepped down when my spouse passed away unexpectedly. But was just a matter of time either way because the company’s changes drastically for the worst over the past few years. I had a conscious and would question things if I didn’t understand or agree with their expectations of my hard working employees. It’s all about making money and numbers which I get but I’m wasn’t willing to step over and on people to keep my position or desire to move up in company.

The benefits, yearly bonuses and time and a half on sundays which they currently just changed. Full time employees were scheduled 8hr shifts but were dropped down to no more than 6hr shifts per corporate. Just those couoke hrs cut make a huge difference on our checks. Matter of time before they do away with time and half on sundays now with new CEO. Costco culture has changed

Nothing positive or nice to say

Go back to basics and bring back Costco culture. Everything changed after Covid once they saw we could operate with less it is now expected and the new normal.

I do my homework, speak to employees and research company.

The pay use to be competitive and a place I’d be proud to say I worked. A job I use to be proud of but not anymore.

Costco is very diverse I’ll give them that

Honestly my co-workers and amazing customers

There are many positions in the company, both in the warehouse and at corporate. Which is across the street from me.

The turn over from people being ambiguous is quite frequent at the Issaquah location, leading to inexperienced leaders.

There is often free food in the break rooms and they go a long way to make us comfortable. Like a mini store in the break room, sometime food trucks will come by for us and before open we can listen to music on speakers.

I haven’t met him personally, but I’ve seen him and he seems nice. And our GMs as well as Regional Manages are all quite friendly as well.

Making more set standards or expectations for incoming management. For example communicating with employees about what they know about the store instead of assuming.

Tahoma High School prepared me very well.

Great for industry average, competitive starting with other grocery’s and easy ways to get time and a half

Feels like a diverse work environment. I’m cool with it.

Working on details of staking before ope listening to music or going on break/helping friends.

Health benefits and wages.

Dis-organized management. Lack of communications between all levels of management. So much for supporting staff. Members are allowed to curse and yell at staff, making them feel harassed and threatened. Not allowed to defend themselves in some cases. "Call a manager" It was just a miss understanding, don't support employees by telling member that employee was correct and following policy. Got 3 day suspension for defending myself.

Wages and benefits. Some good teams to work for.

Have upper management train 2nd level management and supervisor staff communication skills. Pass of info to next person taking over.

Reviews company history and online reviews. Visited other locations to see daily operations. Surprised on difference in mgmt styles between stores.

Working with people within my dept. Seeing the weekly members and greeting them with a true sense of friendship.

My location is very diverse, both in race and sexual status. I get to learn about different cultures while at work and expanded my world.

Benefits, nothing else. Pay is mediocre

Just about everything. Management is horrible. There is absolutely no leadership or training 20+ year employee and it is getting worse every year. Walmart 2.0 after Sam Walton died.

Being able to leave after my 8 1/2 hours sentence

Nothing to like unless you like, having your hours cut and asked to work harder.

Don’t remember it’s been so long.

Give the employees they help they need instead of cutting hours. Management needs to be more approachable so they can understand the backbone of the companies needs.

Upper management says it’s the best in industry but the only thing they have that to compare to is Walmart.

DEI IS bullshit

driving out of the parking lot when I’m finished for the day.

Health Insurance and bonuses after you’ve worked the required hours to be eligible

I was a manager but stepped down when my spouse passed away unexpectedly. But was just a matter of time either way because the company’s changes drastically for the worst over the past few years. I had a conscious and would question things if I didn’t understand or agree with their expectations of my hard working employees. It’s all about making money and numbers which I get but I’m wasn’t willing to step over and on people to keep my position or desire to move up in company.

The benefits, yearly bonuses and time and a half on sundays which they currently just changed. Full time employees were scheduled 8hr shifts but were dropped down to no more than 6hr shifts per corporate. Just those couoke hrs cut make a huge difference on our checks. Matter of time before they do away with time and half on sundays now with new CEO. Costco culture has changed

Nothing positive or nice to say

Go back to basics and bring back Costco culture. Everything changed after Covid once they saw we could operate with less it is now expected and the new normal.

I do my homework, speak to employees and research company.

The pay use to be competitive and a place I’d be proud to say I worked. A job I use to be proud of but not anymore.

Costco is very diverse I’ll give them that

Honestly my co-workers and amazing customers

The pay is great bonus Vacation time and holiday pay. Is good you have to request your vacation time like 2 or 3 months in advance and they would approve based on seniority

Management is bad favoritism, Open door policy is more like open door policy to retaliation, Toxic environment, discrimination young employee have more chances to succeed than older people they don't allowed to work family members on the same warehouse unless you are related to managers or people from corporate than is okay to have family working at the same store or if you are buddies with managers you have more chance to succeed

Management from other states are more professionals but Texas management at warehouses and depot is terrible. Bullying favoritism retaliation nepotism Discrimination and toxic environment

My check and benefits

Benefits Stability Overall attitude from management is excellent

It’s Retail. Dealing directly with the public has its downside at times.

Having the opportunity to work and retire within only 23 or 24 years of work, is a true blessing. I’m grateful.

Steady growth

No answer

Act normal

Paid holidays paid vacation,good benefits 401 k

Lack of communication

They do try to take care of their workers for the most part

Pay

Older staff

Pay

Health benefits and wages.

Dis-organized management. Lack of communications between all levels of management. So much for supporting staff. Members are allowed to curse and yell at staff, making them feel harassed and threatened. Not allowed to defend themselves in some cases. "Call a manager" It was just a miss understanding, don't support employees by telling member that employee was correct and following policy. Got 3 day suspension for defending myself.

Wages and benefits. Some good teams to work for.

Have upper management train 2nd level management and supervisor staff communication skills. Pass of info to next person taking over.

Reviews company history and online reviews. Visited other locations to see daily operations. Surprised on difference in mgmt styles between stores.

Working with people within my dept. Seeing the weekly members and greeting them with a true sense of friendship.

My location is very diverse, both in race and sexual status. I get to learn about different cultures while at work and expanded my world.

There are many positions in the company, both in the warehouse and at corporate. Which is across the street from me.

The turn over from people being ambiguous is quite frequent at the Issaquah location, leading to inexperienced leaders.

There is often free food in the break rooms and they go a long way to make us comfortable. Like a mini store in the break room, sometime food trucks will come by for us and before open we can listen to music on speakers.

I haven’t met him personally, but I’ve seen him and he seems nice. And our GMs as well as Regional Manages are all quite friendly as well.

Making more set standards or expectations for incoming management. For example communicating with employees about what they know about the store instead of assuming.

Tahoma High School prepared me very well.

Great for industry average, competitive starting with other grocery’s and easy ways to get time and a half

Feels like a diverse work environment. I’m cool with it.

Working on details of staking before ope listening to music or going on break/helping friends.

Inconsistent promotional process

Vacation time and sick pay

Insurance benefits

Great financial decisions for the company

Improved system for revoking memberships of members verbally abusing employees

Prepared for a panel interview

Costco has a diverse employee base

Problem solving situations for members that are patient and grateful for your efforts

They actually care about their employees

Temptation to spend $ at work

I lovecthe inside scoop of knowing when items are clearanced

On your feet all day

Fair employeer

Winter leave life insurance medical 401 k. As a part time employee it is more than. Fair and being 65

Staying busy, good benefits.

Inconsistent schedule, poor management, lack of communication.

Health insurance, Sunday is time and a half.

The environment is pleasant to work in. There are people of all ages.

The managers can either be pretty cool and good people or they will be so bad at their job

every Sunday is overtime

Opportunities are available to learn many skill sets. The jobs are physical, it is easy to get into condition. The pay is better than other retail stores. The culture is focused on cleanliness, organization and friendliness to our members.

Management struggles in communication with their employees. Often times a manager will come behind a different manager with different requests and the employee gets in trouble for not following through with the first managers request. For the amount of work required, I feel the pay could improve.

The teammates are really sharp for the most part. The satisfaction of a hard day's work, is very satisfying. Meeting our members and building relationships, also the retirement and medical benefits are nice.

Organization, planning, physicality, and attention to detail all play a major part in my job performance.

Management lacks communication, attention to detail, and management skills.

Knowing that I came to work with the intention of doing my best, learning, and growing, and went home knowing that I did just that.

The benefits and pay

Management is not the best

You get to meet people from all walks of life.

Benefits, pay and management

There is nothing that I don't like.

The pay, free eye exam and glasses every year. get paid time and half on Sunday, free membership. Store closes at 8:30pm Monday thru Friday and Saturday and Sunday 6pm. Good co workers

Co-workers, annual salary increases, scheduling, benefits for full-timers

Management

$0.50 pay increase every 1,000 hours

I get close to paid of my worth.

No opportunity to grow when I work hard. Over worked sometimes. No recognition for achievements.

Health Insurance. Holidays off.

Management and chance for advancement

Night hours and weekends

Stock an bonuses

The ability to move around departments

The management was never really fair and only went by seniority when they thought it would be fit

A diverse fast-paced environment. TEAM-oriented workplace including career growth.

Great Benefits

I liked the pay and work environment

Costco is a huge corporation, so you dont really get close to any of the higher-ups

Free membership and pay

the community, everyone is so friendly and easy to work with

They don't have enough hours

I can switch positions

People and the benefits

Hours and no regular days off

benefits like insurance and stock options and 401 k. The benefits are really good

Good starting pay. Can work up to higher hourly wage. Work life balance. Good culture. Friendly coworkers

Free costco membership

Fast pace environment, good conversation and organizing

Ego driven manipulators

Great pay great benefits

Not very accommodating for parents.

The pay and the health insurance.

Great pay and great benefits.

Too much turnover, no competitive pay.

It has a friendly environment.

Fast paced, busy, good pay

Definite separation between management and floor employees, communication results failures,

Holiday pay

Loved the team aspect.

Attitudes of some coworkers

Medical and the teamwork environment

work-life balance

Lower than industry pay, controlling atmosphere, lack of empowerment.

Free costco membership

I like my schedule and interacting with callers

I do not like mandatory over-time

I like the Bonus that I receive every week

Constantly Busy

Pushing Carts for 8 hours. Not being able to move up fast due to seniority

Health Benefits

Great Benefits, Promotes from within, consistent raises

I love working there, however, I would like to partially retire

Medical

I liked that I had a routine and everyone was very helpful and I was able to be as creative as I wanted

Nothing

Being able to set up the cooler every morning , and set up the stores being able to see people enjoy how nice it looks or how easy it is for them to get what they need

Driving a forklift since 2011 .. knowing what I'm doing.

Hours working till 11pm, I miss my kids.

Health care benefits, bonuses, pay rate exeptional

Sense of teamwork with many of my co workers.

Long, strenuous hours for very little in the end. Its a retail job so its not meant to be my life either.

Meeting and talking to people

Sometimes standing for long periods

Costco membership

Fast paced great pay and benefits

Clocking in and out and micromanagement

Health care benefits

The company atmosphere, the hours, and the hourly pay

There are too many employees

the 401K retirement plan that is provided

Stability, salary, benefits

Appreciation

Healthcare benefits, vacation hours

Pay, benefits

Not being organized. Being pulled from my job to help other departments, does not let me complete my job or follow up

Retirement

I enjoyed the Fast paste, And also the interaction with new people

The work environment was not suitable for me .

Great Benefits which are nice and also paid holidays.

Variety of places to work in store

The work hours

The health benefits, the pay per hour, and bonuses