Scheduling Clerk

CHICAGO TUBE & IRON; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Tube & Iron in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Scheduling Clerk to keep production moving by entering and closing sales orders, creating production jobs, and managing backorders. The role supports manufacturing operations, coordinates material movement, and ensures accuracy across the production process.

With 3–5 years manufacturing experience and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, CAD/SolidWorks, and MS Office, you will collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience using an MRP/ERP system is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD/SolidWorks and reading technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Team-oriented with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Enter and close sales orders, create production jobs, print travelers, and manage backorders and job splits.
• Review production job packets for accuracy and efficiency.
• Process transfer orders for excess materials and inventory adjustments.
• Coordinate vendor returns with Quality and Purchasing teams.
• Monitor raw material and finished goods transfers and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing to resolve issues.

Skills

MRP/ERP system

CAD/SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1871

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in manufacturing operations? Chicago Tube & Iron (CTI) is looking for a motivated Scheduling Clerk to help keep our production processes running smoothly!

In this role, you'll play an important part in supporting manufacturing operations, processing production orders, coordinating material movement, and ensuring accuracy throughout the production process. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with different teams, and keeping things organized in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Keep Production Moving: Enter and close sales orders, create production jobs, print job travelers, and manage backorders and job splits.

Ensure Accuracy: Review production job packets to verify information and support efficient manufacturing processes.

Coordinate Material Movement: Process transfer orders for excess materials, quality-related issues, and inventory adjustments.

Support Quality & Inventory Control: Process buybacks related to quality discrepancies and coordinate vendor returns with Quality and Purchasing teams.

Track Inventory Transactions: Monitor raw material and finished goods transfers, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on time.

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve issues and keep operations on track.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.

3–5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Experience using an MRP/ERP system is a plus.

Familiarity with CAD/SolidWorks and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and email.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

A team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.

What to Expect

Combination of office and warehouse environments.

Approximately 2–3 hours of standing and walking daily.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas.

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs evolve.

Why Chicago Tube & Iron?

At Chicago Tube & Iron, we take pride in our people, our products, and our commitment to delivering Consistent, Reliable, Customer Service.

We're looking for individuals who take ownership of their work, value teamwork, and want to make a meaningful contribution to a company with a long-standing history in the metals industry.

Ready to put your organization skills and manufacturing knowledge to work?

Chicago Tube & Iron is an Equal Opportunity Employer.