Freight Coordinator

The Buckle, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Freight Coordinator to manage operational tasks, ensure shipment accuracy, and maintain a positive shopping experience for guests. This role involves receiving shipments, organizing merchandise, and supporting store operations.

Benefits

Performance Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Paid Sick Time

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older due to job nature.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unpack shipments, ensure shipment accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Tools

Point of Sale (POS)

Job description

432 NASHVILLE, TN
The Mall At Green Hills
2126 ABBOTT MARTIN RD
STE 179
NASHVILLE, TN 37215, USA

The Freight Coordinator position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” Additionally, the Freight Coordinator performs a variety of operational tasks assigned by store management, such as receiving and unpacking shipments, shipping merchandise, backroom maintenance, and routine cleaning of facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this role. It is not exhaustive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Sales Generation and Guest Service

• Compare and verify merchandise invoices to received items to ensure shipment accuracy.
• Send alterations, layaways, or special orders to Guests via FedEx.
• Check the accuracy of freight packing slips and transfer slips.
• Ensure all transfers are processed through the register with matching items.
• When shipping to Guests and other stores, fold items and place in appropriately sized boxes for proper presentation.
• Remove pins and plastic from shipped merchandise.
• Place Sensormatic tags on garments in designated areas.
• Hang, fold, and steam merchandise for the sales floor as needed.
• Assist with floor projects when necessary.

Operations

• Work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on store needs.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Point of Sale (POS) software.
• Receive freight and store transfers through the register.
• Handle store mail discrepancies and maintain related paperwork.
• Recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or address them.
• Create FedEx labels and sort packages by transit time.
• Process recalls and Return to Vendors (RTVs) weekly.
• Keep supplies organized and in stock.
• Organize fixtures and shelving.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
• Keep daily work files in order.
• Report policy violations confidentially to management or HR.
• Provide feedback on merchandise handling concerns.
• Adhere to Buckle’s Code of Ethics and policies.
• Perform duties with high customer service standards, supporting a positive team environment.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

• Performance Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) (additional requirements may apply)
• Paid Sick Time (where required by law)

Qualifications

No prior experience or training is required.

Additional Requirements

Must be 18 years or older due to job nature.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, walk, handle, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear regularly. Occasionally sit. Able to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work environment is a retail store with moderate noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckle is committed to equal opportunity employment, hiring based on capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

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