Shipping Manager – Stryker Equipment

Shipping Manager – Stryker Equipment Spring Grove, IL | Full-time, in office | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM | $25 per hour Overview Stryker Equipment sells used forklifts and industrial equipment to businesses across the country, and machines are always on the move. As Shipping Manager, you'll lead all of our shipping and receiving, making sure every machine gets picked up, delivered, received, and tracked accurately and on time. You'll book trucks on load boards, work closely with freight brokers and carriers, coordinate with our sales and shop teams, and keep customers informed from pickup to delivery. This is a fast-paced, high-volume, high-stress environment, and it suits someone who thrives on urgency, stays organized under pressure, and wants to grow with the company. Your impact: When shipments are accurate, on time, and well communicated, customers get their equipment when they need it, our sales team can close with confidence, and freight costs stay under control. Responsibilities Shipping and freight Manage all outgoing shipments to customers and all incoming equipment to our yard. Post loads on load boards such as DAT or Truckstop, and find, price, negotiate, and book trucks quickly at competitive rates. Work with freight brokers, carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to coordinate pickups, deliveries, and timing. Prepare and confirm bills of lading (BOLs), pickup windows, delivery appointments, and dock or unloading requirements. Track every load from pickup to delivery, and solve delays, damage, and other problems as they come up. Keep customers and our sales team updated on pickup dates, tracking, and delivery times. Receiving and yard Schedule and receive incoming equipment, check it against paperwork, and make sure each machine is photographed and logged by stock number and serial. Coordinate with the shop team on loading, unloading, staging, and having machines ready to ship. Support safe materials handling and keep the yard organized and inventory accurate. Costs and records Check freight invoices against quotes, flag discrepancies, and keep shipping costs under control. Keep accurate shipping records, schedules, and tracking logs. Use shipping data to find problems early, fix root causes, and improve how we move freight. Skills and Experience Required: Knows how to post loads and book trucks on load boards such as DAT or Truckstop. Experience in a high-volume shipping, logistics, or transportation environment. Experience working with freight brokers and carriers, with strong negotiation skills. Strong computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office or Google tools, spreadsheets, and online tracking systems. Stays calm and effective in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Highly organized, able to manage many loads at once, and works with urgency. Clear, professional communication by phone and email with customers, brokers, and the team. A plus: Experience shipping heavy equipment, flatbed, step-deck, or oversize freight. Warehouse, inventory, or supply chain management experience. Experience with transportation management, inventory, or ERP systems. Forklift experience and knowledge of safe materials handling. Pay and Benefits $25 per hour, full-time A steady schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM A key leadership role on a fast-growing team Room to advance as the company grows I left out the parts of their template that don't fit how you work, like purchasing and procurement, international shipping (NVOCCs), Tableau, SQL, and AS400. If you want any of them back in, tell me and I'll add them. Pay: From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person

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