Shipping Team Lead

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s 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. 

 Role 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.

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson’s mission, vision and strategic plan objectives. 

 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:  $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.

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 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: Leadership, Shipping, cycle counting, Continuous Improvement 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans 

Employment opportunities 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.

Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers.  These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process.  Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address.  If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.

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.