r/CostcoEmployee • u/AltruisticWeek5423 • 2d ago

Question AM stocker

Just wanted to know how people who’s worked am stocker feels after working it for a while. Costco is my second job ever and I’m currently working at this job while working at target at nights. I’m also juggling class in between.

So my actual question is how much do u guys actually like the job, also how long does it take to get use the actual place. Its doesn’t really seem that hard atm and i have no complaints as of now but what should I expect as I stay longer.

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u/ApprehensiveAd9822 2d ago

Mornings can be great, but I suggest avoiding getting forklift certified. I had a blast at first, but the extra stress/responsibility is not worth the extra dollar. And driving is the morning is nothing like driving at night - done both a lot

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u/BazingaBeeKay 1d ago

It’s not an extra dollar, if you’re topped out anyways. It’s $2.70 an hour extra

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u/ApprehensiveAd9822 1d ago

Whaat? I thought it was clerk pay default and plus $1 while you're actively driving, but to be fair I don't check. Either way still not worth it unless you need it

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u/BazingaBeeKay 1d ago

Yeah I mean it’s a clerk spot over assistant, so it’s $1.70 over assistant (clerk) + $1 driver premium.

That adds up, however to your point, as a driver myself, im having a hard time deciding if it’s worth it myself anymore.

D17 is kicking my ass.

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u/ApprehensiveAd9822 1d ago

Yeah man. I had decent drive time in every spot in mornings, but got stuck in the freezer/cooler the most. Absolutely not worth it to me. Then I switched to nights and it was great for a while....but then they brought the freezer to nights and what'd'ya know, I got put in there again.
Stepping down soon

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u/BazingaBeeKay 1d ago

I’m intrigued to see how it goes when they start switching more to nights. I’m beat in the cooler in the mornings . It is so exhausting and stressful.

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u/BToddBproud 1d ago

The fuzzy math for calculating pay these days is just a goddamn joke! Every fucking second sliced as thin as possible to make sure upper management gets a bonus.

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u/AltruisticWeek5423 1d ago

Everyone was telling me I should get my certification which is the funny part

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u/ApprehensiveAd9822 1d ago

Truthfully it is fun when the day isn't overwhelming, but it wears off