Shipping Team Lead

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Donaldson Company Inc. is seeking a Shipping Team Lead for our Dixon, IL location. This 1st-shift onsite role runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., leading shipping activities and coordinating with transportation providers to ensure on-time delivery.

You will assign work, coach team members, verify documentation, and track KPIs such as shipping accuracy and productivity. A high school diploma and proficiency with Oracle, PDM, and MS-Office are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate activities.
• Proven ability to motivate and maintain respect of coworkers.
• Proficiency with Oracle, PDM, MS-Office and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily shipping activities, ensuring orders are picked, packed, staged, and shipped according to company standards and customer requirements.
• Assign work, monitor team performance, and provide coaching and guidance to shipping team members.
• Verify shipping documentation, bills of lading, packing lists, and carrier paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with transportation providers and internal departments.
• Monitor shipping schedules and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines and service commitments.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and system updates related to shipping activities.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, damaged shipments, and customer delivery issues.
• Train new employees on shipping processes, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Enforce company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team work

Cross-functional interaction

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

PDM

MS-Office

MSDS Online

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the worlds most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Shipping Team Lead at our Dixon, IL location leads shipping department personnel, including assigning work, training personnel, managing time, and solving problems. This is a 1st-shift onsite role, with hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily shipping activities, ensuring orders are picked, packed, staged, and shipped according to company standards and customer requirements.
• Assign work, monitor team performance, and provide coaching and guidance to shipping team members.
• Verify shipping documentation, bills of lading, packing lists, and carrier paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with transportation providers and internal departments.
• Monitor shipping schedules and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines and service commitments.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and system updates related to shipping activities.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, damaged shipments, and customer delivery issues.
• Train new employees on shipping processes, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Enforce company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections of work areas and equipment to maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including shipping accuracy, productivity, and on-time shipment performance.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support cycle counts, inventory audits, and warehouse operations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously
• Interact constructively and effectively with all plant employees
• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal
• Ability to use computers, proficiency in Oracle, PDM, MS-Office, MSDS Online, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven ability to motivate and maintain respect of co-workers
• Individual productivity level at or above company standards
• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment
• High School Diploma or GED is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of department products, procedures, equipment, and quality standards
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously
• Ability to communicate with manager and/supervisor, and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision and maintain a positive working relationship with all plant personnel
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $26.51 Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, and performance. This position is eligible for an annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.

Benefits

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid paternal leave), tuition reimbursement and more.

Immigration Sponsorship

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available: Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords

Keywords: Leadership, Shipping, cycle counting, Continuous Improvement

Export Control Compliance

In order to be considered for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Company Overview

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the worlds most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts.

Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.