Production Clerk

Company: Northeast Solutions Corp
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems. Basic Skills Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Talking to others to convey information effectively. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Social Skills Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Actively looking for ways to help people. Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Complex Problem Solving Skills Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Technical Skills Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Controlling operations of equipment or systems. System Skills Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. Resource Management Skills Managing one's own time and the time of others. Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures. Desktop Computer Skills Databases - Using a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information. Graphics - Working with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs. Internet - Using a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations. Navigation - Using scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest. Presentations - Navigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail). Spreadsheets - Using a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs. Word Processing - Using a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents Task Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments. Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities. Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands. Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules. Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes. Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering. Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays. Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications. Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures. Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers. Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed. Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders. Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports. Contact suppliers to verify shipment details. Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.

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