Seamstress/Tailor

Sales Generation and Guest Service

Perform quality alterations on merchandise at store location
Follow ticket instructions and markings based on Guest specifications
Accommodate Guests with on the spot alterations when requested by Store Leaders
Maintain deadlines and Guest expectations for merchandise alterations

Operations

Use Buckle provided sewing machine and supplies to perform alterations
Measure and mark alteration lines
Pin altering folds or mark on cloth at seam to indicate alterations in progress
Remove stitches from garment, using ripper or razor blade
Resew merchandise using needle and thread or sewing machine
Press merchandise, using a hand iron or steamer
Repair defective merchandise
Remove spots or stains from merchandise
Record all work and follow through on the alteration log
Record required alterations and instructions
Uphold 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
Flexible with hours as they may fluctuate seasonally based upon business need
Communicate any 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate regularly works in a retail store setting.
While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The Teammate is frequently required to walk; climb or balance, jump, and talk or hear.
The Teammate is occasionally required to sit.
Physical ability to lift and maneuver 25lbs throughout the store and backroom.

Specific vision abilities required by this job

Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate regularly works in a retail store setting.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.
For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.