Bend Full-time Opening:Cart Crew | Hiring
Local Job Overview: Bend
Snapshot
- Hiring Organization: Costco
- Required Experience: Entry-Level.
- Location: Bend, OR
- Position: Cart Crew (Flexible/Contract, Bend)
- Status: New Bend listing (actively interviewing).
- This Bend-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Costco team in Bend, OR is growing.
- Benefit from working in Bend, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay: $18-$24/Hour (approx. $43.9k/Year)
- Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
- Set your own schedule.
What You'll Do
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Operations space in Bend.
Cart Crew
About Costco
Costco operates a multi-billion dollar international network of membership warehouses providing bulk goods to millions of members. The organization emphasizes internal promotion, with over 70 percent of warehouse managers having started in entry-level positions. When you embark on a career in cart crew jobs with Costco, you are joining you are joining a structured operational hierarchy where lateral and vertical career progression is systematically supported through documented advancement tracks.
Job Summary
The Cart Crew position initiates a structured retail career path with defined milestones leading to supervisory and management positions. Personnel manage inventory transportation logistics while maintaining adherence to corporate safety standards. You will serve as Full-Time, delivering the signature Methodical that sets Costco apart in the retail operations.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Fleet Retrieval: Gather 35 to 50 shopping carts per movement using motorized cart retrieval machines to maintain parking lot inventory.
- Safety Inspection: Conduct pre-shift mechanical inspections on motorized cart pushers and document maintenance logs in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Queue Management: Clear designated entry vestibules every 15 minutes during peak shopping hours to ensure unobstructed member access.
- Hazard Mitigation: Inspect 12 acres of asphalt parking surface hourly, removing debris and reporting structural damage to facility maintenance.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Full-time personnel receive comprehensive compensation packages designed to support long-term employment stability and career longevity.
- Salary: $18.50–$24.00 per hour
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage become effective after 90 days of continuous employment for qualifying schedules.
- Retirement Plans: Employer-sponsored 401(k) matching contributions begin following one year of service and 1,000 hours worked.
- Paid Time Off: Accrued vacation and sick leave policies scale upward with consecutive years of service within the organization.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ability to stand and walk continuously for 8 hours on concrete and asphalt surfaces.
- Capacity to push or pull weighted rows of shopping carts exceeding 500 pounds using mechanical assistance.
- Compliance with company dress code policies including high-visibility safety vests and steel-toe footwear.
- Availability to work variable shifts including weekends, holidays, and early morning hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Cart Crew | Hiring position pay at Costco?
This role offers a pay range of $18 - $24. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Bend.
Where is this Cart Crew | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Bend, OR. Costco has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Bend.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Cart Crew | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. Costco provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Costco offer for this position?
Costco provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Are weekend-only schedules available for this position?
Costco offers various scheduling options including weekend shifts. Weekend schedules may come with additional premium pay. Check with the hiring team for current availability in Bend.
What does a typical day look like as a Cart Crew | Hiring?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Costco's Bend facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
