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3Pl Operations Manager Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Go! Key Holder

Altoona, IA · On-site

$12 - $12.50/hr

  • Retirement

In addition, we operate 3PL services and manage two large distribution centers. Go! Retail Group ... Knowledge in retail operations, sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory control, and loss ...

EHS Specialist

Cumming, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over ... Warehouse operations or logistics experience * Environmental compliance experience * Associate's or ...

EHS Specialist

Cumming, IA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over ... Warehouse operations or logistics experience * Environmental compliance experience * Associate's or ...

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How much do 3pl operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for 3pl operations manager in Iowa is $59,602.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $72,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a 3PL operations manager do?

A 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Operations Manager oversees the logistics and supply chain activities managed by third-party providers. Their responsibilities include managing warehouse operations, coordinating transportation, ensuring timely delivery, optimizing inventory, and maintaining high service levels for clients. They also monitor performance metrics, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for collaborating with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3PL operations manager?

To thrive as a 3PL Operations Manager, you need expertise in supply chain management, logistics coordination, and warehouse operations, usually supported by a degree in logistics or business and relevant industry experience. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and certifications like APICS or Six Sigma are highly beneficial. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help drive team performance and client satisfaction. These abilities are vital for ensuring efficient logistics operations, cost control, and high service levels in a dynamic third-party logistics environment.

What are some typical challenges a 3PL operations manager faces when coordinating logistics across multiple clients?

A 3PL Operations Manager often manages logistics for several clients with varying needs, which can present challenges such as balancing competing priorities, managing fluctuating inventory levels, and ensuring on-time delivery despite supply chain disruptions. Additionally, maintaining clear communication between warehouse staff, transportation partners, and clients is crucial to prevent errors and delays. The ability to quickly adapt and implement process improvements is essential to meet client expectations and optimize operational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various 3Pl Operations Manager job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,602 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

$12 - $12.50/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Description

Job Title: Key Holder

FLSA: Hourly

Reports to: Store Manager

ABOUT US:

Go! Retail Group is based in Austin, Texas. We are an established retailer with a passion for innovation, operations and community. The parent company to Go! Stores, Attic Salt Stores, Toys"R"Us Flagship, Calendars.com, Snoozimals and Tiny Headed Kingdom.

We are the dominant retailer of calendars, games and toys products in shopping centers nationwide. We opened our first stores in 1993, and operate 200 year-round stores and 600 seasonal stores in malls, outlets, shopping centers, and lifestyle centers across the United States. In addition, we operate 3PL services and manage two large distribution centers.

Go! Retail Group boasts an admirably stable workforce, with many employees having more than 10 years of tenure. For more information on our company, visit www.goretailgroup.com.

Our Values:

We are a family-owned business and believe in operating responsibly and with heart.

Our values are the foundation to our business.

  • Innovate and collaborate: We never want to stop dreaming and bringing ideas to life as a team.
  • Integrity and transparency: How we show up in everything we do matters to us.
  • Community: We take pride in being a supportive and flexible employer, building deep relationships with our partners, and have a positive impact on our diverse communities and ecosystems.
  • Fun: At the core, Go! Retail Group is about bringing joy to our customers. The process to get there should be fun and challenging.

Overview:

This role is a part time role and is responsible for opening and closing the store, managing and the cash register. Their main duties include assisting customers and manage sales, plus ensure the store is organized.

Essential Functions:

Sales & Services

  • Greet every customer on entry
  • Execute Five Steps to a Sale at every opportunity
  • Offer current promotions and special offers
  • Operate the Point of Sale system accurately
  • Provide comprehensive service by utilizing calendars.com, email marketing, and in-store special orders

Maintaining the Store Environment

  • Maintain a store environment that meets visual merchandising standards, engages your consumer, and stimulates them to buy
  • Receive and place new shipments
  • Reset features and promotions as directed
  • Complete regular housekeeping tasks

Opening & Closing Procedures

  • Open and/or close the store as scheduled
  • Prepare cash bank at opening
  • Prepare and make nightly cash deposits at closing
  • Complete opening or closing checklist for every shift

Requirements

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

  • One year of retail experience (or experience related in this field)
  • Enthusiasm about being an impactful and innovative leader
  • Self-motivated, passionate about the work you put out, lead with optimism and a solution-oriented mindset
  • High integrity, accountability, reliability, and responsible individual who is open to feedback
  • Create an exciting shopping experience by staying connected with the customer needs
  • Knowledge in retail operations, sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory control, and loss prevention
  • Basic computer skills, POS system and Microsoft office
  • Able to perform basic math functions
  • Flexible and strives in fast paced environment
  • Attention to detail

Job Posting Information:

  • Pay Rate: see below at bottom of posting
  • Part time
  • Up to 20 hours per week
  • Weekends as needed
  • Evenings as needed
  • This posting will remain open until filled. You are encouraged to apply early.

Benefits:

  • 401K retirement plan
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualification may vary based on assignment or group.

Go! Calendar Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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PHYSICAL DEMAND - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

- The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job working in a retail sales environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical and Mental Requirements/Work Environment:

Retail Store Environment

The following are the physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, Calendar Club may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

_ Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)

X Seeing

X Clear Speech

X Touching

X Hearing/Listening

X Finger

X Hand

X Dexterity

X Climbing

_ Ability to Mount/Dismount Forklift/Truck

X Pushing/Pulling

X Lifting (up to 30 pounds)

X Carrying (up to 30 pounds)

_ Driving (local/over the road)

X Ability to move distances within and between locations/offices

X Standing for long periods of time

Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

X Reading-Simple

X Reading- Complex

X Writing- Complex

X Writing-Simple

X Basic Math Skills

X Analysis/Comprehension

X Judgment/Decision Making

X Clerical

Work Environment:

X Shift Work

X Works Alone

X Works with others

X Verbal Contact w/Others

X Face-to-Face Contact

X Inside

_ Outside

_ Extreme heat

_ Extreme Cold

_ Mechanical Equipment

X Noise

_ Pressurized Equipment

X Electrical Equipment

X High Places

X Moving Objects

_ Fumes/Odors

_ Hazardous/Materials

X Dirt/Dust

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this position.