Seasonal Freight Coordinator (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Freight Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to support Buckle’s mission of creating the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. The role performs operational tasks assigned by store management, including receiving and unpacking daily shipments, shipping merchandise, maintaining the backroom, and routine facility cleaning. The position handles shipment verification and paperwork, processes store transfers and freight through the register, prepares packages for shipment, and manages merchandise for the sales floor. The Freight Coordinator also supports visual merchandising, maintains supplies and organized work areas, identifies security risks, and communicates merchandise-handling concerns or policy violations to appropriate managers. This role has no supervisory responsibilities. The position is part-time and seasonal. It is performed in a retail store setting, with a usually moderate noise level. Work schedules may be flexible and include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based on store and business needs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. No prior experience or training is required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- No prior experience or training required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based on store and business needs.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting and maneuvering 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
- Ability to meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Responsibilities
- Compare merchandise invoices with items received to verify shipments.
- Send alterations, layaways, and special orders to Guests via FedEx.
- Check freight packing slips and transfer slips for accuracy.
- Verify transfers have been processed through the register and that shipped items match the records.
- Fold and pack merchandise in appropriately sized boxes for presentation when received.
- Remove pins and plastic from incoming merchandise.
- Place Sensormatic tags on garments in designated locations.
- Hang and fold merchandise for the sales floor and steam it when necessary.
- Assist with sales-floor projects when needed.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of Point of Sale (POS) software.
- Receive freight boxes and store transfers through the register.
- Send discrepancies in store mail and file non-errors for 30 days.
- Maintain shipment-related paperwork.
- Recognize security risks and theft, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
- Create FedEx labels and sort packages by required transit time, including expedited and regular ground shipping.
- Send recalls and Return to Vendor (RTV) items weekly.
- Keep supplies stocked and organized, including boxes, transfer bags, printer paper, hangers, and sensors.
- Organize fixtures and shelving.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area and keep daily work files in order.
- Communicate policy violations to the Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely and confidential manner.
- Provide merchandise-handling feedback to the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders.
- Understand and apply Buckle’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and handbooks.
- Perform job duties with a high level of customer service and contribute to positive team spirit.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Teammate Discount
- Performance Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k), subject to additional requirements
- Paid Sick Time where required by state
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
