Cart Associate - OAK Oakland, CA - Part-Time (evenings)

CART ASSOCIATE – OAK Oakland International Airport - Part Time (evenings)

$15.50 - $16.50 / hour

Evening Hours: This person will work 4 evenings on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8pm to 12am.

Are you looking a job that offers a fast paced environment, flexibility, and a great second income? The Cart Associate position at the Oakland International Airport offers all that and more!

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Smarte Carte, Inc. is the leading concessionaire of self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers and massage chairs, as well as other passenger and guest services.

Smarte Carte is headquartered in St. Paul, MN and has operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Sweden, and Singapore.

Are you looking for a job with a flexible schedule, great pay, and a fantastic work environment? Are you looking for a place to develop and build your career? Do you like to have your voice heard and be involved in process improvements? Then Smarte Carte is the place for you! A positive attitude and willingness to learn are the top qualities for our ideal candidate. Smarte Carte prides itself on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. All genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Smarte Carte is focused on being environmentally responsible by owning/operating recyclable equipment and reducing our carbon footprint.

JOB DUTIES

Cart Associates are responsible for collecting, and returning luggage carts to rental units, cleaning luggage carts, rental units, and cart moving equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manually move carts throughout departures, baggage claim, and parking/garage, area to our cart collection areas (vending units or cart track).
• Transport carts using mechanized equipment or by hand following established routes to ensure revenue is generated and customers have access to luggage carts.
• Adhere to cart replenishment inventory protocol for rental mechanized equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning of carts, CMU’s, EQR’s, cart tracks, locks, keys, and moving equipment.
• Learn and practice safe work habits thus assuring safety to self, co-workers, company equipment, airport property, passengers and visitors.
• General customer service to assist passengers navigating throughout the airport.
• Possess strong innate work habits and perform the job in an honest, reliable, and a professional manner.
• Effectively communicate with peers, maintenance and management to improve business operations.
• Adaptable to operational change.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Six month successful work experience (unless currently a student).
• Open scheduling availability required
• Displays confidence and competence in a fast paced environment.
• Strong customer service and comfortable speaking to the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift 40 lbs.
• Push/pull 75-100 lbs. to move 15 carts simultaneously

• Walk & stand for duration of shift

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to get airport badge required

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Holiday Pay
• Free parking
• Issued Uniforms
• Exciting airport atmosphere
• Team culture
• Staff appreciation
• Internal promotion possibilities
• Work-life balance

Experience

• Previous work experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License
• Airport Badge

Skills

• Customer Service
• Communication
• Cleaning

• Flexibility
• Time Management

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help