Seasonal Freight Coordinator (Part-Time)

Hamilton Place•Chattanooga, TN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Coordinator supports the company’s mission to create an enjoyable shopping experience for Guests by performing operational tasks assigned by store management. Duties include receiving and unpacking shipments, shipping merchandise, maintaining the backroom, and routine facility cleaning. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. It is a seasonal, part-time position in a retail store setting, with a usually moderate noise level.

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 and 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 items, reaching, climbing or balancing, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
No prior experience or training required.

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 items match shipments.
Fold and package items appropriately when shipping to Guests or other stores.
Remove pins and plastic from incoming merchandise, apply Sensormatic tags, and hang, fold, or steam merchandise for the sales floor.
Assist with sales-floor projects as needed.
Receive freight boxes and store transfers through the register.
Send shipment 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 according to required transit time.
Send recalls and Return to Vendors (RTVs) weekly.
Keep shipping and merchandise supplies stocked and organized, and organize fixtures and shelving.
Maintain a neat, clean, organized work area and keep daily work filed and in order.
Communicate policy violations promptly and confidentially to the Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources.
Provide feedback to the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders about merchandise-handling concerns.
Apply the company’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and handbooks; perform duties with high customer service and contribute to a positive team spirit.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.