Seamstress/Tailor

The Buckle, Inc.•ORLANDO, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Seamstress/Tailor supports Buckle’s mission to create an enjoyable shopping experience for Guests by performing alterations in the store, including hemming jeans and pants. The role performs quality alterations according to Guest specifications and ticket instructions, meets deadlines, and may accommodate on-the-spot alterations when requested by Store Leaders. The position uses Buckle-provided sewing equipment and supplies to measure, mark, pin, remove stitches, resew, press, and repair merchandise, as well as remove spots or stains. The Seamstress/Tailor records work and instructions, follows the alteration log and productivity guidelines (generally four jean alterations per hour), and maintains a clean, organized, stocked work area. The role also communicates merchandise-handling concerns and policy violations through the designated store channels, follows Buckle policies and its Code of Ethics, and contributes to a positive team environment. The position 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. Work is performed in a retail store setting with usually moderate noise. Physical demands include standing, frequent movement and reaching, and the ability to lift and maneuver 25 pounds throughout the store and backroom. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

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.
Ability to lift and maneuver 25 pounds throughout the store and backroom.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, handling items, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, walking, climbing or balancing, jumping, and talking or hearing.

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 alteration deadlines and Guest expectations.
Measure and mark alteration lines; pin folds or mark cloth to indicate alterations in progress.
Remove stitches using a ripper or razor blade and resew merchandise with 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 and required alterations and instructions, and follow through on the alteration log.
Meet specified productivity guidelines, generally four jean alterations per hour.
Maintain a clean, organized, stocked work area and tell a Leader when additional supplies are needed.
Remain flexible as hours may fluctuate seasonally with business needs and 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, confidential manner.
Provide merchandise-handling feedback to the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders.
Understand and apply Buckle’s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and handbook.
Fulfill the mission statement through customer service and a positive contribution to team spirit.
Complete special projects and other assigned duties.