Shipping Team Lead - 1st Shift Onsite, Drive Efficiency

USA Donaldson Company Inc.

Dixon (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.