Stock Associate
Local Job Overview: Birmingham
Role Essentials
- Hiring Organization: Costco Wholesale
- Required Experience: Entry-Level.
- Role in Birmingham: Stock Associate
- Worksite: Birmingham, AL
- Status: New Birmingham listing (actively interviewing).
- This Birmingham-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Costco Wholesale team in Birmingham, AL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Birmingham, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.
Pay & Perks
- Salary: $17-$19/Hour (approx. $38.3k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Position Scope
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Merchandising space in Birmingham.
Curate the Perfect Warehouse Environment
About Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale relies on massive inventory turnover and perfectly structured merchandise displays to wow our members. The Stock Associate (Merchandise Stocker) is the muscle and organizational mastermind behind our pristine warehouse floors. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with Costco, you are joining an elite logistics and merchandising team dedicated to safety and efficiency.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking physically strong, energetic, and detail-oriented individuals to join our merchandising team. As an entry-level Stock Associate, you will be trained to process bulk freight and build highly visible product displays. You will serve as an inventory ambassador, delivering the signature abundance and neatness that sets Costco apart in the warehouse retail industry. This is an active, demanding role perfect for those who love early mornings and physical work.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Freight Processing: Work swiftly to clear the receiving dock, utilizing heavy-duty pallet jacks to move massive pallets of merchandise to the sales floor.
- Display Building: Cut down empty cardboard boxes and restack products to create safe, structurally sound, and visually appealing bulk displays.
- Aisle Maintenance (Zoning): Execute continuous visual recovery, pulling merchandise forward, organizing pallets, and ensuring all signage is accurate.
- Safety Operations: Adhere strictly to all warehouse safety protocols, yielding to forklifts and maintaining clear, hazard-free aisles for our members.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
We ensure our merchandising team members are rewarded for their heavy lifting:
- Salary: Highly competitive base wage of $18.50 to $21.50 per hour.
- Shift Premiums: Potential for extra pay for early morning or Sunday shifts depending on location.
- Exclusive Perks: Complimentary Executive Membership, providing massive savings on bulk goods.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available with incredibly low premiums for employees.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- No prior retail or warehousing experience is required—we train you from the ground up.
- Must possess an excellent eye for detail and extreme physical stamina to walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment and operating manual pallet jacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Stock Associate position pay at Costco Wholesale?
This role offers a pay range of $17 - $19. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Birmingham.
Where is this Stock Associate job located?
This position is based in Birmingham, AL. Costco Wholesale has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Birmingham.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. Costco Wholesale provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Stock Associate job?
No prior experience is required. Costco Wholesale provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Costco Wholesale offer for this position?
Costco Wholesale provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Are weekend-only schedules available for this position?
Costco Wholesale offers various scheduling options including weekend shifts. Weekend schedules may come with additional premium pay. Check with the hiring team for current availability in Birmingham.
