Traffic Planner

Posted: Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 08 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/08/2026 20:03:26
Indexed on: 04/08/2026 20:03:26

Location: Streator, IL, 61311, US

Industry: Manufacturing - Other
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 - Production
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Vactor Manufacturing is hiring!

Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain inventory through the use of Smartsheet and/or Excel and make entries into chassis database into JDE.
  • Work with Traffic department daily to schedule truck movement (internal and external).
  • Work with the Chassis Inspector to receive chassis into inventory after the chassis “check in” process has been completed.
  • Keep chassis lot orderly and all chassis’ accounted for by assigning chassis locations to the chassis inventory database and organizing the lot accordingly.
  • Receiving/approving purchase orders from chassis suppliers after completing modifications.
  • Exercise chassis’ on a scheduled basis and document actions in chassis database.
  • Work with Engineering to wash and stage chassis in the chassis bays as needed.
  • Coordinate with the Traffic department to properly stage finished goods for shipment.
  • May be assigned to local deliveries of chassis movement to and/or from a customer.
  • May be assigned to make deliveries of finished units to and/or from a customer.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • CDL is required. Any applicant without a CDL must be able to obtain a CDL within 3 months.
  • Experience in Microsoft Excel is required.
  • Experience in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Smartsheet, and JDE preferred.
  • Must be able to create and manage a database from concept to implementation including creating reports of inventory.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is required.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple departments is required.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Must be able to work in all-weather elements.
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed, including weekends.

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School Diploma required.

Salary Range - $28-33/hour

Benefits of Employment;

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us:

Vactor Mfg. Inc. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

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Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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