Shipping Team Lead — 1st Shift Onsite

Donaldson; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health benefits

retirement plan (401k)

paid time away

paid leaves (including paid paternalle

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Shipping Team Lead in Dixon, IL. This 1st-shift onsite role runs Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., leading shipping activities and ensuring orders are handled per company standards.

The position offers an hourly rate of $26.51 with an annual incentive plan based on performance and growth. Responsibilities include coaching the shipping team, verifying documentation, coordinating with carriers, managing schedules, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Oracle, PDM, and MS-Office.

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 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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Oracle

PDM

MS-Office

MSDS Online

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

PDM

MS-Office

MSDS Online

Job description

Donaldson is seeking a Shipping Team Lead in Dixon, IL. This 1st-shift onsite role runs Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., leading shipping activities and ensuring orders are handled per company standards.

The position offers an hourly rate of $26.51 with an annual incentive plan based on performance and growth. Responsibilities include coaching the shipping team, verifying documentation, coordinating with carriers, managing schedules, and maintaining inventory accuracy.