Dallas Receiving Associate(Gig)

September 30, 2026

Local Job Overview: Dallas

At a Glance

Experience: Open to all levels.
Based in: Dallas, TX (a central Dallas location)
Job Title: Receiving Associate (Gig/Contract)
Hiring Organization: Costco
This Dallas-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
Our Costco team in Dallas, TX is growing.
Benefit from working in Dallas, a key hub for the Retail Logistics industry.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $23-$29/Hour (approx. $31.6k/Year)
Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
Set your own schedule.

Responsibilities

Core objectives involve your professional skills in Retail Logistics.

Receiving Associate (Part Time)

About Costco

We operate over 800 membership warehouses globally and handle billions in inventory annually. Our proven promote-from-within philosophy means hourly warehouse staff regularly advance into warehouse management and corporate logistics roles. When you embark on a career in part time receiving associate with Costco, you are joining you are joining a supportive team of hourly workers where supervisors actively mentor part-time staff for hourly wage increases and internal promotions.

Job Summary

Join our dock team as a part-time receiving associate to process inbound freight while maintaining a flexible weekly schedule. We build custom shifts around your classes, second job, or family commitments. You will serve as Part Time, delivering the signature Reliable that sets Costco apart in the retail logistics.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

Pallet Unloading: Unload 40 pallets hourly using an electric pallet jack.
Inventory Scanning: Scan 100 percent of freight using RF barcode scanners.
Damage Inspection: Inspect inbound shipments against purchase orders using AS400 terminals.
Area Organization: Keep receiving docks clear using industrial shrink-wrap machines.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We invest in our part-time staff with practical perks.

Salary: $19.50–$24.50 per hour
Flexible Shifts: Schedule 20 to 25 weekly hours around your life.
Paid Time Off: Earn paid vacation hours every single pay period.
Retirement Match: Receive employer matching funds on your 401k contributions.

Requirements & Qualifications

Lift 50 pounds repeatedly during shift
Stand and walk for 5 hours
Pass a standard background check
Available for early morning shift starts

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