Seamstress/Tailor
Company: Buckle
Location: Joliet
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary The Seamstress/Tailor position's primary responsibility
is to fulfill our mission statement, "to create the most enjoyable
shopping experience possible for our Guests." The Seamstress/Tailor
performs a variety of operational tasks to support the execution of
alterations in the store, including the hemming of jeans and pants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities This description intends to
describe the general nature and level of work performed by
Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all
duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. 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
Meet deadlines and Guest expectations for merchandise alterations
Operations Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include
mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the day of/day after
Thanksgiving and Christmas, based upon store and business needs.
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. Open-minded for
review on the amount of work that needs to be re-done. 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. Understand and apply the Buckle's
Code of Ethics and all Buckle's policies, procedures, and handbook
Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high
level of customer service while contributing to a positive team
spirit. Special projects and other duties as assigned. Supervisory
Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general
education degree (GED); or one to three months related sewing,
fitting, and alteration experience and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Additional Requirements
Due to the nature of the job, must be 18 years of age or older.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 30lbs throughout the store and backroom. Specific
vision abilities required by this job 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 aretail 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 State Law Supplements found on the
Teammate Center, under Human Resources. #LI-Onsite
Keywords: Buckle, Des Plaines , Seamstress/Tailor, Hospitality & Tourism , Joliet, Illinois
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