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Shipping Team Lead

Location: 

Hartland, WI, US, 53029

Requisition ID:  2894

Join a team that values balance, open communication, and your future!

Dorner Manufacturing, a Columbus McKinnon Organization, is growing, and we’re looking for people who want more than just a job—they want a workplace where they can thrive. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your work-life balance, leaders who communicate openly, and a company committed to continuous growth and innovation. Discover a career where you can make a difference and still make time for what matters most, apply now!

Job Summary/Overview

This position will act as the Lead for the shipping and receiving departments to ensure daily objectives are met, issues are troubleshot, reviewed, and resolved.

Work Schedule

6:00am - 2:30pm 

Monday - Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinates transportation of freight including both Dorner and Customer routed freight.  This will include parcel, LTL, FTL, air and ocean transportation.
  • Communicates with internal and external customers regarding shipment status, freight quotations, documentation, methods and issues.
  • Identifies and fixes shipping errors.
  • Assists in developing and improving standardized work within the shipping and receiving departments as well as improving safety, quality and delivery.
  • Supports collaboration between departments to solve problems and seek solutions.
  • Work alongside Shipping Manager and individual cells to improve upon pack out accuracy.
  • Work in a safe manner to keep you and your team incident free.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of basic modes of transportation including parcel, LTL, FTL, air and ocean.  This will include knowledge of shipping documentation including bill of ladings, packing lists, shipper’s letter of instructions, and certificates of origin.
  • A team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems.
  • Ability to be flexible and adjust priories to reflect changing needs or job demands.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Basic computer skills.

Required Qualifications

  • Lead and/or supervisorial experience preferred.
  • Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. Safely.
  • Sit down forklift certified and/or willing to obtain.  Stand up forklift certification preferred.

Benefits

  • Climate Controlled Facility
  • Free coffee daily
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick time 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, effective day 1
  • 401(k)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Disability insurance

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee

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