Seamstress/Tailor

The Buckle, Inc.•Athens, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seamstress/Tailor performs operational tasks to support alterations in a Buckle store, including hemming jeans and pants. The role supports the company’s mission to create an enjoyable shopping experience by delivering quality alterations that meet Guest specifications, deadlines, and expectations. The position uses Buckle-provided sewing machines and supplies and contributes to a positive team environment through customer service and adherence to company policies.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related sewing, fitting, and alteration experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Physical ability to lift and maneuver 25 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform the physical demands described for the role, including standing, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, climbing or balancing, jumping, talking, hearing, and occasionally sitting.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Perform quality alterations on merchandise at the store location.
Follow ticket instructions and markings based on Guest specifications.
Provide on-the-spot alterations when requested by Store Leaders.
Meet deadlines and Guest expectations for alterations.
Measure and mark alteration lines; pin folds or mark cloth to indicate alterations in progress.
Remove garment stitches using a ripper or razor blade and resew merchandise using a needle and thread or sewing machine.
Press merchandise using a hand iron or steamer; repair defective merchandise; and remove spots or stains.
Record work, follow through on the alteration log, and record required alterations and instructions.
Meet productivity guidelines, generally four jean alterations per hour.
Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked work area and notify a Leader when supplies are needed.
Be flexible with hours as they fluctuate seasonally and according to business needs.
Remain open to review of work that needs to be redone.
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 regarding merchandise-handling concerns.
Understand and apply Buckle’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and handbook.
Perform duties with a high level of customer service and contribute to a positive team spirit.
Complete special projects and other assigned duties.