Cart Associate - PDX Portland International Airport- Part Time

CART ASSOCIATE – PDX PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PART-TIME

$18.03 / hour

Hours: approx 15 - 20 hours a week with some weekend and night work

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Smarte Carte is a global provider of travel and leisure infrastructure solutions, serving major airports, transportation hubs, entertainment destinations, retail locations, resorts, and fitness centers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with over 3, 500 world-class venues to deliver convenient, reliable services used by millions of people each year.

Our portfolio includes luggage carts, smart locker systems, mobility rentals (ECVs, wheelchairs, and strollers), massage chairs, medallion collectibles, and a variety of guest and passenger services designed to enhance the visitor experience.

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cart Associate offers a fast paced environment, flexibility and advancement opportunities in an exciting atmosphere. the Cart Associate is responsible for the cart units and massage chairs, keep equipment clean and in working order.

• Manually move carts throughout departures, baggage claim, garage, and rental car center to our cart collection areas.
• 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, management and airport staff to improve business operations.
• Able to withstand undesirable weather conditions (wind, rain, cold temperatures; adaptable to operational change.
• Other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Six month successful work experience (unless currently a student)
• Ability to pass state, federal (FAA), Home Land Security clearance requirements and reference checks.
• Open scheduling availability required, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong customer service and mathematical comprehension, highly desired.
• Displays confidence and competence in fast pace environment.
• 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

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Ability to obtain Airport Badge is required

Experience

Preferred

• Decent math skills
• Six month previous work experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Airport Badge

Skills

Required

• Flexibility
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Cleaning

Behaviors

Required

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

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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