Shipping Team Lead - 2nd Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Shipping Team Lead - 2nd Shift to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!
The hourly rate for this position is $26.25 + $2.50 shift premium per hour.
The core hours are 3 pm - 11 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.
Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Why work at Eaton?
- Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
- Paid holidays - up to 12!
- Weekly pay
- Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
- Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
- Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
What you’ll do:
The Shipping Team Lead performs duties in the areas of planning, controlling and motivating the efforts of team members to meet customer requirements/order rates, and meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Inventory goals. The Shipping Team Lead regularly uses a process to track and follow-up on assigned tasks. The incumbent is also responsible for directing team members and communicating with other team leads within and between shifts. This position works under the guidance of the Logistics Manager and Shipping Supervisor, exercising initiative and independent judgment as needed.
In this function, you will:
- Lead a team of interplant semi-truck drivers, lot attendants, and material processors, providing daily direction.
- Coordinate interplant drivers for both normal and rush jobs.
- Utilize SAP to manage the shipment of both raw and finished goods.
- Communicate with Inside Sales Representatives (domestic and international), carriers, and internal and warranty teams in a professional and timely manner.
- Analyze shipping errors to discover root cause(s).
- Monitor and manage Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) material purchasing.
- Be trained in various aspects of the position, including HAZWOPER certification.
- Learn and be able to backfill team members when absent: Shipping Yard Attendant, Material Processor, and other Logistics team members including the ability to use powered industrial vehicles (forklift, combilift, etc.)
- Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, including being the point person for technical aspects of the job when the supervisor is not present
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
- Minimum of two years of shipping and warehouse experience.
- Must be able to obtain forklift and CombiLift certification.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-duty military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior team lead experience
Skills:
- Proficient in the use of warehouse management software, such as SAP.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.