Freight Coordinator (Part-Time)

Southpointe Pavilions•Lincoln, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to fulfill the mission of creating an enjoyable shopping experience for Guests. The role also 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. It requires no prior experience or training, but the Teammate must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able 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.
Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Must be able to perform the described physical demands, including standing, walking, handling items, reaching, climbing or balancing and jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.
Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Compare and verify merchandise invoices against received items to confirm shipment accuracy.
Send alterations, layaways, or special orders to Guests via FedEx.
Check freight packing slips and transfer slips for accuracy.
Verify that transfers have been processed through the register and that shipped items match the transfer.
Fold and pack items in appropriately sized boxes for presentation when shipped to Guests or other stores.
Remove pins and plastic from shipped merchandise and place Sensormatic tags on garments in designated locations.
Hang and fold merchandise for the sales floor, steaming items when necessary.
Assist with sales-floor projects when needed.
Receive freight boxes and store transfers through the register.
Send discrepancies through store mail and file non-error paperwork 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 or regular ground shipping.
Send recalls and Return to Vendors (RTVs) weekly.
Keep shipping and merchandise supplies stocked and organized.
Organize fixtures and shelving and maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
Maintain daily work files and keep them in order.
Communicate policy violations promptly and confidentially to the Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources.
Provide merchandise-handling feedback to the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders.
Apply the company’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and handbooks.
Perform job duties with a high level of customer service and contribute to a positive team spirit.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.