Order Picker|Flexible|Alexandria
Role Based in Alexandria
Fast Facts
- Worksite: Alexandria, KY
- Salary: $19-$26/Hour (approx. $48.6k/Year)
- Required Experience: Entry-Level.
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Warehouse Operations.
- Employer: Costco (Hiring in Alexandria)
- Urgency: Immediate consideration in Alexandria.
- Flexible Role in Alexandria: Order Picker
- Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
- Join our Alexandria team for this flexible role.
- This Alexandria-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Costco team in Alexandria, KY is growing.
- Benefit from working in Alexandria, a key hub for the Warehouse Operations industry.
Order Picker
About Costco
Costco operates a global network of membership warehouses providing high-quality goods to millions of members. We maintain rigorous standards for inventory accuracy and workplace safety. When you embark on a career in order picker jobs with Costco, you are joining you are joining a collaborative warehouse team of 45 logistics professionals who prioritize safety protocols and mutual support.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Order Picker to manage inventory selection and pallet staging utilizing specialized material handling equipment. This role ensures accurate order fulfillment for high-volume wholesale distribution. You will serve as On-site, delivering the signature Methodical precision that sets Costco apart in the warehouse operations.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Inventory Selection: Select and pull 140 or more distinct items per hour from high-bay pallet racks using a standard RF barcode scanner.
- Pallet Staging: Build stable, shrink-wrapped pallets weighing up to 2,200 pounds and transport them to the loading dock using an electric riding pallet jack.
- Inventory Auditing: Conduct daily cycle counts of 50 stock keeping units with a mandatory accuracy rate of 99.8 percent.
- Equipment Inspection: Perform mandatory pre-shift safety inspections on electric forklifts and pallet jacks, logging results into the digital fleet management system.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
We provide comprehensive compensation and wellness packages to support our workforce.
- Salary: $19.50–$24.50 per hour
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Retirement Plan: Employer-matched 401(k) contributions up to 5 percent of eligible annual earnings.
- Paid Time Off: Accrual of 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually upon completion of the initial probationary period.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of six months of experience operating motorized industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout an 8-hour shift.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating RF barcode scanning devices and warehouse management software.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background screening and physical capability assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Order Picker|Flexible|Alexandria position pay at Costco?
This role offers a pay range of $19 - $26. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Alexandria.
Where is this Order Picker|Flexible|Alexandria job located?
This position is based in Alexandria, KY. Costco has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Alexandria.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. Costco 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 Order Picker|Flexible|Alexandria job?
No prior experience is required. Costco provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Costco offer for this position?
Costco 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.
What does a typical day look like as a Order Picker|Flexible|Alexandria?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Costco's Alexandria facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
