Costco Distribution Center

Facility info

Check-in & Appointments Line up left lane at guard house, receive buzzer pager with dock number and instructions Early arrival policy inconsistent—some say 1-2 hours before appointment allowed, others turned away; don't count on it Appointment times strictly enforced; arriving significantly early may get you rejected Wait Times Highly variable: 15 minutes to 1.5 hours typical, but 3-6 hour waits reported multiple times Quality seems inconsistent—some days fast, other days slow; facility performance varies Once assigned dock, unloading itself usually quick (20 min–1 hour) Staging & Parking Staging area available while waiting for pager buzzer to light up No overnight parking allowed (strict policy); some report checking in as early as 3 AM but not parking overnight Street parking exists but risky; nearby alternatives: Planet Fitness (1.3 mi), Hyundai warehouse, local truck stop (paid) Operations Drop and hook operation—no lumpers needed 15-minute window to clear dock after unloading or next truck moves in Keep paperwork with you until guard house checkout Pager system handles all communication; show bills at entry and exit gates Facility & Staff Spacious yard with good maneuvering room Portable toilets available (condition variable) Staff attitude ranges from professional/polite to occasionally rude; inconsistent Receiving office on-site