Costco just opened new Sacramento-area store — and it’s hiring. What jobs are available?

Hanh Truong
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Costco just opened its newest store in the Sacramento area — and it’s hiring.

More than 10,000 customers flocked to the opening of Costco at 3881 East Commerce Way at Arena Boulevard on Thursday.

The buzzing crowds that filled the 160,000-square-foot warehouse included newly minted Costco member Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and folks who camped overnight to take advantage of deals.

The popular membership-only retailer is accepting job applications on its website for the North Natomas Costco and another Costco store that’s scheduled to open in Loomis in mid-May.

However, that doesn’t mean Costco is actively hiring.

“The following are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist,” the retailer said on its website. “This listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco.”

According to the website, Costco posts open positions on external websites, such as Indeed and Monster, for candidates outside the company.

Here are some positions that The Sacramento Bee found online.

Barry Thepvong, of Fresno, looks at whisky bottles during the grand opening of the Natomas Costco store on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Thepvong said he made the trip last night in hopes of buying liquor at specially discounted prices for the grand opening.
Barry Thepvong, of Fresno, looks at whisky bottles during the grand opening of the Natomas Costco store on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Thepvong said he made the trip last night in hopes of buying liquor at specially discounted prices for the grand opening.

Which jobs are available at Costco?

As of Friday, Monster and Indeed did not show any open positions at the Costco location in Natomas.

According to Costco’s website, these jobs are typically offered at Costco stores:

  • Baker

  • Bakery wrapper

  • Cake decorator

  • Cashier

  • Cashier assistant

  • Food service assistant

  • Forklift driver

  • Licensed and non-licensed opticians

  • Meat cutter

  • Membership clerk

  • Non-licensed hearing aid assistant

  • Pharmacist

  • Pharmacy sales assistant

  • Stocker

  • Tire installer

Elena and husband Dave Murray wait second and third in line for the Natomas Costco grand opening on Thursday. The couple spent the night in front of the store.
Elena and husband Dave Murray wait second and third in line for the Natomas Costco grand opening on Thursday. The couple spent the night in front of the store.

What do positions pay?

The pay varies for each Costco position but typically ranges from $18.50 to $32.85 an hour.

The cashier position pays a minimum of $19.50 per hour and the maximum hourly pay is $29.30.

Truck driving roles start at $28.50 an hour and go up to $32.85 an hour.

Sacramento City Councilwoman Karina Talamantes and Mayor Darrell Steinberg take part in the ribbon cutting for the Natomas Costco grand opening on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Sacramento City Councilwoman Karina Talamantes and Mayor Darrell Steinberg take part in the ribbon cutting for the Natomas Costco grand opening on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

What are the employee benefits at Costco?

Benefits for Costco employees include health and dental care, as well as paid sick and vacation time, according to the company’s website.

Workers also get eight paid holidays off, plus a 401K retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan, the website said.

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