Seamstress/Tailor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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
• Work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Use Buckle provided sewing machine and supplies to perform alterations
• Measure and mark alteration lines, pin altering folds, or mark seams for alterations
• Remove stitches from garments using a 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
• Inform a Leader when additional supplies are needed
• Be open-minded to reviewing the amount of work that needs to be redone
• Communicate any policy violations to appropriate managers and HR in a timely, confidential manner
• Provide feedback to Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders regarding merchandise handling concerns
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related sewing, fitting, and alteration experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Physical ability to lift and maneuver 25 lbs throughout the store and backroom

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently walk, climb or balance, jump, and talk or hear
• Occasionally sit
• Physical ability to lift and maneuver 25 lbs throughout the store and backroom
• Specific vision abilities required include 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