Planning Clerk - 1st Shift (8am-4:00pm) - $22.00/hour

Atkore; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave required under federal, state,or

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Planning Clerk to support planning, scheduling, and reconciliation of production activities in Houston, TX. You will report to the Production Control Manager and help develop 8-week capacity and monitor workloads using daily production reports.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in administrative planning, knowledge of inventory management, and a lean/Kanban background. This role involves routine clerical duties and backup support, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years administrative planning experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Background in inventory management and scheduling preferred.
• Lean/Kanban experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist team with developing and publishing rolling 8-week capacity schedule on all work centers.
• Utilize daily production reports for managing workloads and communicating manufacturing status.
• Reconciling MRS (Manufacturing Resource System) and production order confirmation.
• Assist team to ensure that customer orders are scheduled to reduce backorders and meet customer needs.
• Assist team with quoting product lead times.
• Support the Production Control Manager in weekly scheduling for operations.
• Routine clerical duties to support department activities.

Skills

Administrative planning

Lean/Kanban

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MRS (Manufacturing Resource System)

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: CLERK014154

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Houston TX 20014
Houston, TX 77088, USA

Description

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Planning Clerk to be based out of Houston, TX. Reporting to the Production Control Manager, the Planning Clerk’s focus will be to assist with planning, scheduling & reconciling appropriate work production and associated duties. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Assist team with developing and publishing rolling 8-week capacity schedule on all work centers.
• Utilize daily production reports for managing workloads and communicating manufacturing status.
• Reconciling MRS (Manufacturing Resource System) and production order confirmation.
• Assist with team to ensure that customer orders are scheduled in a manner that reduces backorders and meets customer needs.
• Assist team with quoting product lead times.
• Support the Production Control Manager in the weekly scheduling for operations.
• Routine clerical duties to support department activities.
• Function as the backup for others in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll bring:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years administrative planning experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Background in inventory management and scheduling preferred.
• Lean/Kanban experience preferred.
• Accuracy and thoroughness required with great attention to detail.
• Strong computer and mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work through challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented, team player.
• Self-motivated and be able to work without supervision.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. The manufacturing plant is not climate controlled. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and safety work shoes. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete any required training.
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Who we are:

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $22.00/hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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