Freight Coordinator (Part-Time)

Our mission is to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.

About the role

The Freight Coordinator performs a variety of operational tasks assigned by store management, including receiving and unpacking daily shipments, shipping merchandise, backroom maintenance, and routine cleaning of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Compare and verify merchandise invoices to items received to ensure shipments are correct.
• Send alterations, layaways, or special orders to Guests via FedEx.
• Check accuracy of freight packing slips and transfer slips.
• Double-check that all transfers have been processed through the register and that items match what is being shipped out.
• When shipping items to Guests and other stores, fold items and place them in appropriately sized boxes for proper presentation upon unpacking.
• Remove pins and plastic from shipped merchandise.
• Place Sensormatic tags on each garment in the designated place.
• Hang and fold merchandise for the sales floor and steam when necessary.
• Assist with floor projects as needed.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Point of Sale (POS) software.
• Receive freight boxes and store transfers through the register.
• Send discrepancies in store mail and file non-errors for 30 days.
• Maintain all shipment-related paperwork.
• Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts; know how to prevent or handle these situations.
• Create FedEx labels for all packages and sort them by required shipment transit time (expedited or regular ground shipping).
• Process recalls and Return to Vendors (RTVs) on a weekly basis.
• Keep supplies stocked and organized (e.g., boxes, transfer bags, printer paper, hangers, sensors).
• Organize fixtures and shelving.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
• Keep daily work filed and in order.
• Communicate policy violations to Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely, confidential manner.
• Provide feedback to Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders regarding merchandise handling concerns.
• Understand and apply Buckle’s Code of Ethics and all policies, procedures, and handbooks.
• Fulfill the mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No prior experience or training required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays (e.g., the day of/day after Thanksgiving and Christmas), based on store and business needs.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, jump, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs throughout the store and backroom.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The role regularly works in a retail store setting with a moderate noise level.

Benefits

• Teammate Discount
• Performance Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) (subject to additional requirements)
• Paid Sick Time (where required by state)