Freight Coordinator (Full-time)

Eastland Mall•Evansville, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Coordinator supports Buckle’s mission to create an enjoyable shopping experience for Guests by handling freight and other operational tasks assigned by store management. Responsibilities include receiving and unpacking shipments, shipping merchandise, maintaining the backroom, and routine facility cleaning. The role also supports merchandise presentation and store operations while contributing to strong customer service and a positive team spirit. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. No prior experience or training is required, but candidates must be at least 18 years old. The work is performed in a retail store setting with a usually moderate noise level. The role requires regularly standing, walking, handling items, reaching, climbing or balancing, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing; sitting is occasionally required. Teammates must be able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
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.
Able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly standing, walking, handling items, reaching, climbing or balancing, jumping, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing; sitting is occasionally required.
No prior experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

Compare and verify merchandise invoices against received items to ensure shipments are correct.
Send alterations, layaways, and special orders to Guests via FedEx.
Check freight packing slips and transfer slips for accuracy.
Confirm transfers have been processed through the register and that shipped items match transfer records.
Fold items and pack them in appropriately sized boxes for presentation when shipped to Guests or other stores.
Remove pins and plastic from shipped merchandise, place Sensormatic tags on garments, and hang or fold merchandise for the sales floor; steam items when necessary.
Assist with sales-floor projects when needed.
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 them.
Create FedEx labels and sort packages by required transit time, including expedited and regular ground shipping.
Send recalls and Return to Vendors (RTVs) weekly.
Keep 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.
Maintain 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 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 job duties with a high level of customer service and contribute to positive team spirit.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.