Freight Coordinator (Part-Time)

The Buckle, Inc.•Midland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to fulfill Buckle’s mission to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for Guests. The role performs operational tasks assigned by store management, including receiving and unpacking shipments, shipping merchandise, maintaining the backroom, and routine facility cleaning. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The Freight Coordinator verifies merchandise and shipping documentation, processes incoming freight and transfers, prepares shipments to Guests and other stores, and handles merchandise presentation tasks such as tagging, hanging, folding, and steaming. The role also maintains shipment paperwork and supplies, organizes fixtures and shelving, supports a clean work area, and communicates merchandise-handling concerns and policy violations to appropriate leaders. The position is part-time and requires 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. It is performed in a retail store setting with usually moderate noise. Applicants must be at least 18 years old; no prior experience or training is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
No prior experience or training is 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 lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing and jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Compare and verify merchandise invoices against received items and check freight packing slips and transfer slips for accuracy.
Send alterations, layaways, and special orders to Guests via FedEx.
Verify transfers have been processed through the register and that shipped items match transfer records.
Fold merchandise and pack it in appropriately sized boxes for proper presentation when shipped to Guests or other stores.
Remove pins and plastic from merchandise; place Sensormatic tags in designated locations; hang, fold, and steam merchandise as needed.
Assist with sales-floor projects when necessary.
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 and keep daily work files organized.
Create FedEx labels and sort packages by transit time, including expedited and regular ground shipping.
Send recalls and Return to Vendors (RTVs) weekly.
Keep shipping and merchandise supplies stocked and organized, including boxes, transfer bags, printer paper, hangers, and sensors.
Organize fixtures and shelving and maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
Watch for security risks and theft, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
Communicate policy violations to the Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely and confidential manner.
Provide feedback to the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders about merchandise-handling concerns.
Understand and apply Buckle’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and handbooks.
Perform duties with a high level of customer service and contribute to a positive team spirit.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.