Dallas,TX:Meat Department Associate at Costco | Hiring

September 30, 2026

Role Based in Dallas

Primary Details

Based in: Dallas, TX (our growing Dallas office)
Required Experience: Entry-Level.
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Dallas location.
Job Title: Meat Department Associate
Employer: Costco (Hiring in Dallas)
Salary: $21-$25/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year)
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 Meat Department industry.

Meat Department Associate (Part Time)

About Costco

We operate membership warehouses supplying bulk groceries and goods to millions of members globally. Our inventory moves quickly to keep prices low and quality high. When you embark on a career in part time meat cutter with Costco, you are joining you are joining a supportive team that values dependable scheduling and straightforward physical work.

Job Summary

You will prep, cut, and package fresh meat to stock high-volume display cases on a part-time schedule. Your shift starts immediately on day one, keeping our display cases full for members. You will serve as Part Time, delivering the signature Reliable that sets Costco apart in the meat department.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

Meat Cutting: Cut 300 pounds of beef daily using band saws.
Sanitation: Sanitize work tables hourly with quaternary sanitizer solution.
Packaging: Wrap 150 trays per hour using automated stretch wrappers.
Inventory: Rotate stock daily maintaining strict FIFO inventory standards.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We offer steady part-time perks to support your schedule.

Salary: $19.50–$24.00 per hour
Flexible Hours: Build shifts around school or a second job.
Paid Time Off: Earn paid leave based on hours worked weekly.
Retirement Plan: Access a 401k match after 1,000 hours.

Requirements & Qualifications

Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during shifts.
Stand continuously on concrete floors for 6 hours.
Comply with strict USDA food safety regulations.
Work early morning shifts starting at 5 AM.

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