Optical Student

Description of position:
Assists members in choosing eyeglass frames. Rings up orders. Fits eyeglasses after customer order pick-up. Stocks merchandise and supplies, cleans department.
Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Assists members in choosing eyeglass frame and lens options. Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service.
• Rings up orders and over-the-counter merchandise. Receives accurate payment, makes change, processes, cheques, credit and debit charges according to proper procedures for paperwork, cash handling and performance of duties.
• Where permitted by provincial law and under the supervision of a licensed Optician, fits and adjusts eyeglasses using frame warmer and bending with fingers. 
• Orders equipment, merchandise, and supplies by keying into computer. Follows safety and security procedures.
• Stocks merchandise and supplies. Follows department procedures and standards for production, record keeping, merchandising and product storage.
• Cleans department by spraying, wiping and mopping. Empties trash, operates trash compactor and cardboard bailer.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists in other areas of the warehouse as necessary.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess):
Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: Current Provincial license required. Registration in applicable college.
Experience:  None.
Knowledge/Skills:  None.
Other:         
Knowledge and talents recommended for job success:
NOTE:For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

Costco Wholesale Canada accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis rather than posting a dated vacancy. Applying adds you to the pool the location draws on when a shift opens. Choose the location you want on Costco Wholesale Canada's page before you apply.