Shipping Lead
$23 - $26 per hourAegis Manufacturing & Engineering
Job Description
Job Description
Shipping Lead – Contract-to-Hire | Lake Zurich, IL
A growing manufacturing company in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is looking for a Shipping Lead to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on shipping/warehouse professional who is ready to take the next step into leadership and make a real impact within a growing organization.
What makes this opportunity stand out:
$23–$26/hour , with flexibility up to $28/hour.
Contract-to-Hire with a strong opportunity for long-term growth
Quarterly profit-sharing once hired permanently — typically several hundred dollars to $1,000+ per quarter
Opportunity to work directly with company leadership
Strong potential for career advancement as the company continues to grow
Collaborative, close-knit manufacturing environment with approximately 25 employees
1st Shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Potential for approximately 5 hours of OT per week and occasional Saturday work
75% individual medical, dental, and vision coverage once permanent
401(k) and PTO
About the Role:
This is a working leadership position overseeing a small team of three employees within the Shipping/Receiving department. You will be responsible for coordinating daily shipping priorities, ensuring materials are available for production, maintaining inventory accuracy, and keeping customer orders moving on schedule.
You will work closely with Production, Purchasing, and suppliers to identify and resolve material shortages and will remain hands-on throughout the day by:
Picking and packing customer orders
Receiving and putting away incoming materials
Organizing warehouse inventory
Operating a forklift
Assisting with product assembly when needed
Reviewing daily shipping priorities and identifying potential production/material shortages
Monitoring inventory and following up on open work orders
Providing direction and accountability to a team of three
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and department efficiency
What We're Looking For:
3+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or inventory experience in a discrete manufacturing environment
Someone who wants to grow into leadership and take ownership of a department
Previous formal leadership experience is a plus, but the desire and ability to lead is more important
High-energy, self-motivated individual who isn't satisfied with simply maintaining the status quo
ERP experience and strong Microsoft Excel skills
Forklift experience
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience working with Production, Purchasing, and/or suppliers is a plus
UPS WorldShip or similar shipping software experience is a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
This is a great fit for someone who has been a strong Shipping/Receiving or Warehouse Lead and is ready for the opportunity to officially step into a leadership role.
Location: Lake Zurich, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay: $23–$26/hour, potentially up to $28/hour
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Start: ASAP
$23 - $26 per hour
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