Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler role open - Apply Now!

Pay: $25-28/hr

Shift: 1st

Job Description

The Production Scheduler plays a key role in coordinating manufacturing activities by verifying inventory, creating and committing production work orders, and partnering closely with Purchasing and Production teams to manage raw material levels. This position ensures all printed customer orders are received and scheduled daily, supports other scheduling and project staff as needed, and follows strict product safety and quality standards. The role operates with minimal supervision and contributes directly to efficient production planning in a food-industry manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Check and verify stock inventory daily to ensure accurate material availability for production.
• Create production work orders based on customer orders and manufacturing requirements.
• Commit manufacturing orders (MO’s) on a daily basis from previous days’ orders taken.
• Work closely with Purchasing and Production staff to manage raw material overages and shortages.
• Ensure all printed orders from Customer Service are received, reviewed, and scheduled each day.
• Assist in managing inventory levels, including storing and organizing raw materials and finished goods.
• Support and provide backup coverage for other scheduling and project staff as needed.
• Follow product safety and quality procedures by controlling physical contaminants and properly storing personal items.
• Report suspicious people or activities promptly to a supervisor or Human Resources.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other tools to plan and maintain production schedules and inventory information.
• Perform production planning and schedule planning activities to meet manufacturing timelines and customer demand.
• Multi-task across scheduling, inventory management, and coordination duties, adjusting priorities as needed.
• Maintain reliable, predictable attendance to support continuous production operations.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support the scheduling and materials function.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of production experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, and supervisory staff.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel for scheduling and inventory management.
• Experience in manufacturing and production scheduling, including production planning and schedule planning.
• Inventory management skills, including the ability to manage raw materials and track inventory levels.
• Basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to weigh, measure, and convert amounts such as gallons, ounces, and fractions.
• High school diploma or GED completion.
• Ability to speak and read English to follow instructions, procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to multi-task and switch tasks as needed in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downers Grove, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Downers Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.