Seamstress/Tailor

The Buckle, Inc.•Bath Township, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seamstress/Tailor performs operational tasks supporting alterations at a Buckle store, including hemming jeans and pants. The role is intended to support Buckle’s mission of creating an enjoyable shopping experience for Guests through quality alterations and customer service. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed in a retail store setting with a usually moderate noise level.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
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 listed physical demands, including standing, handling objects, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

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.
Measure and mark alteration lines, and pin or mark garment folds and seams.
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 and remove spots or stains.
Record completed work, required alterations, and instructions, and follow through on the alteration log.
Meet 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.
Be flexible with hours as they may fluctuate seasonally based on 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 about 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 duties as assigned.