Stock Clerk

Your Next Step in West Des Moines

Snapshot

• Employer: Costco (Hiring in West Des Moines)
• Posted: Recently.
• Job Title: Stock Clerk
• Career Level: Junior / Trainee.
• Worksite: West Des Moines, IA
• This West Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Costco team in West Des Moines, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in West Des Moines, a key hub for the Warehouse Inventory industry.

What You Get

• Compensation: $20-$26/Hour (approx. $48.6k/Year)
• Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
• Clear growth pathways at our West Des Moines office.

Responsibilities

• Core objectives involve your professional skills in Warehouse Inventory.

Stock Clerk

About Costco

Costco operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that offer a wide selection of quality merchandise. The enterprise generates hundreds of billions in annual revenue through high-volume inventory turnover. When you embark on a career in stock clerk jobs with Costco, you are joining you are joining a structured warehouse operations team that prioritizes safety compliance, rigorous inventory control, and operational punctuality.

Job Summary

The Stock Clerk is responsible for receiving shipments, operating heavy machinery, and stocking merchandise efficiently before store opening hours. You will directly impact daily warehouse readiness by maintaining inventory accuracy across high-volume pallet locations. You will serve as On-site, delivering the signature Methodical that sets Costco apart in the warehouse inventory.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Pallet Transport: Operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport 40 to 60 pallets of merchandise daily from the receiving dock to designated sales floor locations.
• Inventory Auditing: Conduct cycle counts using RF scanners to maintain 99.4 percent inventory accuracy across 12 product aisles.
• Merchandise Stocking: Stock steel racking and display tables with heavy goods at a rate of 35 boxes per hour to prepare the facility for customer opening.
• Safety Compliance: Perform pre-shift equipment safety inspections on 2 industrial lifts and clear packaging debris from aisles to meet OSHA standards.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Costco provides comprehensive total rewards designed to support the financial security and well-being of all regular employees.

• Salary: $19.50–$26.00 per hour
• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available for employees working 24 hours or more per week.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with an employer match provision after completing the required service hours.
• Paid Time Off: Accrued vacation time and paid holidays based on length of service and scheduled hours.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of experience operating motorized industrial equipment such as electric pallet jacks in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly without mechanical assistance during an 8-hour shift.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational credential.
• Availability to work early morning shifts starting at 4:00 AM, including weekends and holidays.