Costco Wholesale
Work wellbeing score is 72 out of 100
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Costco Wholesale Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

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Work wellbeing score is Above average, 72 out of 100

Happiness

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Above average

Purpose

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High

Satisfaction

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Above average

Stress-free

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Below average

About the company

  • CEO
    W. Craig Jelinek
    88%
    approve of W. Craig Jelinek's performance
  • Founded
    1976
  • Company size
    more than 10,000
  • Revenue
    more than $12B (CAD)
  • Industry
    Retail & Wholesale
  • Headquarters
    Issaquah, Washington, Uni...
  • Link
    Costco Wholesale website

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates an international chain of membership warehouses, under the "Costco Wholesale" name, that carry quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than are typically found at conventional wholesale or retail sources. The warehouses are designed to help small-to-medium-sized businesses reduce costs in purchasing for resale and for everyday business use. Individuals may also purchase for their personal needs.

Costco's warehouses present one of the l...

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates an international chain of membership warehouses, under the "Costco Wholesale" name, that carry quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than are typically found at conventional wholesale or retail sources. The warehouses are designed to help small-to-medium-sized businesses reduce costs in purchasing for resale and for everyday business use. Individuals may also purchase for their personal needs.

Costco's warehouses present one of the largest and most exclusive product category selections to be found under a single roof. Categories include groceries, confectionary, appliances, television and media, automotive supplies, tyres, toys, hardware, sporting goods, jewellery, watches, cameras, books, housewares, apparel, health and beauty aids, tobacco, furniture, office supplies and office equipment. Costco is known for carrying top quality national and regional brands, at prices consistently below traditional wholesale or retail outlets. Members can also shop for private label Kirkland Signature products, designed to be of equal or better quality than national brands, including juice, cookies, coffee, tyres, housewares, luggage, appliances, clothing and detergent.

According to Jim Sinegal, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, "Costco is able to offer lower prices and better values by eliminating virtually all the frills and costs historically associated with conventional wholesalers and retailers, including salespeople, fancy buildings, delivery, billing and accounts receivable. We run a tight operation with extremely low overhead which enables us to pass on dramatic savings to our members."

Costco offers two types of membership: Business and Gold Star. Business members qualify by owning or operating a business while Gold Star membership is available to individuals. All members get a free additional card. Costco warehouses are open seven days per week for all members.

Costco opened the first Australian location at Docklands in August 2009 and is opening locations in Auburn, NSW and Canberra, ACT in July, 2011.

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3.83 out of 5 stars.20193.84 out of 5 stars.20203.75 out of 5 stars.20213.63 out of 5 stars.20223.53 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Member Services in Kamloops, BC
on 9 June 2023
always enjoy my shift
it was nice experince with costco learned lots of thinks during my job member service. check the temperature of freezers coolers, and make sure no hazards for clients and employees.
Assistant Manager in Ottawa, ON
on 8 June 2023
Not yet working
What is the best part of working at the company?I am not working yet with Costco. I only applied and have not been taken. I only received message that when I am needed, they will call me. Up till now I have not heard from them. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?I am not working at the company. I only applied and have not been taken. What is a typical day like for ...
Cashier/Customer Service in Montréal, QC
on 7 June 2023
too stressful
too stressful and toxic environment. lots of competition between employees and people are mostly mean. i wouldn't recommend it to anyone who isn't planning on doing a career there
Certified Pharmacy Assistant in Centralfill
on 6 June 2023
Paid well but take all of your energy
Busy and fast pace working environment Need a lot of skillsWell paid and benefitFun to work, friendly coworkersNo employee discountCompany eventsTraffic location
Cashier Assistant in Gloucester, ON
on 6 June 2023
Fun place to work
It’s not a bad place to work for, but not enough hours , constantly heavy lifting which is very overwhelming. Terrible management. A lot of gossiping at that place

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Interview is average
Process takes about a day or two

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Costco Wholesale locations

  • Edmonton, AB3.9 out of 5 stars.
  • Calgary, AB4.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Mississauga, ON4.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Ottawa, ON3.9 out of 5 stars.
  • Montréal, QC4.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Winnipeg, MB4.0 out of 5 stars.

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