In-Store Alterations Specialist (Jeans & More)

The Buckle, Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teammate Discount

Performance Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

The Buckle, Inc. seeks a part-time Seamstress/Tailor to perform quality alterations in-store, including hemming jeans and pants, while delivering a high level of guest service.

You will follow ticket instructions, accommodate guests with on-the-spot alterations, and meet deadlines for merchandise alterations. The role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule across mornings, evenings, and weekends, with duties spanning measuring, marking, stitching, pressing, and logging alterations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related sewing, fitting, and alteration experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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
• Meet deadlines and Guest expectations for merchandise alterations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends
• 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
• 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.

Skills

Quality alterations

Measuring/marking

On-the-spot alterations

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machine

Ripper/razor blade

Job description

The Buckle, Inc. seeks a part-time Seamstress/Tailor to perform quality alterations in-store, including hemming jeans and pants, while delivering a high level of guest service.

You will follow ticket instructions, accommodate guests with on-the-spot alterations, and meet deadlines for merchandise alterations. The role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule across mornings, evenings, and weekends, with duties spanning measuring, marking, stitching, pressing, and logging alterations.