Seamstress/Tailor

The Buckle, Inc.•Fayetteville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seamstress/Tailor performs alterations and other operational tasks at a Buckle store, including hemming jeans and pants. The role supports the company’s mission to create an enjoyable shopping experience by completing quality alterations according to Guest specifications, meeting deadlines, and providing a high level of customer service. The position uses Buckle-provided sewing machines and supplies, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and the day of or day after Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hours may fluctuate seasonally based on business needs. The Teammate works in a retail store setting with a usually moderate noise level and must be able to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting and maneuvering up to 25 pounds. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The stated education and experience qualification is a high school diploma or GED; alternatively, one to three months of related sewing, fitting, and alteration experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or general education degree (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.
Ability to lift and maneuver 25 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, using hands to handle or feel items, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequently walking, climbing or balancing, jumping, and talking or 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.
Accommodate on-the-spot alterations when requested by Store Leaders.
Meet deadlines and Guest expectations for merchandise alterations.
Use Buckle-provided sewing machines and supplies to perform alterations.
Measure and mark alteration lines.
Pin altering folds or mark cloth at seams to indicate alterations in progress.
Remove garment stitches using a ripper or razor blade.
Resew merchandise using a needle and thread or sewing machine.
Press merchandise using a hand iron or steamer.
Repair defective merchandise.
Remove spots or stains from merchandise.
Record work and follow through on the alteration log.
Record required alterations and instructions.
Meet specified productivity guidelines, generally four jean alterations per hour.
Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked work area, and inform a Leader when additional supplies are needed.
Remain flexible with hours as they fluctuate seasonally based on business needs.
Be 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 job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.