Logistics Operations Manager Jobs in Cherokee, IA

Who We Are:

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is a joint venture between two of the top John Deere Dealerships in the United States. By joining forces, we continue to lead the charge in technology, innovation, and best-in-class service and support for our respective customers. Our purpose is to lead agriculture in rural America.

We credit our success to our knowledgeable, competitive, hardworking, and passionate employees that strive for excellence in everything they do. We live out our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Courageous Innovation, and Performance.

With over 100 years of experience in the agricultural industry we have a rich heritage, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, we have a strong presence in numerous locations with our support spanning through western Iowa, eastern Nebraska, central and eastern Kansas, and northwest Missouri.

We are seeking driven, highly motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious professionals who want to be part of cultivating the highest impact culture in the agriculture equipment industry. Previous experience and knowledge of large ag equipment or commercial/turf equipment is welcomed but not required. We can train with the right individual who is willing to work hard and make customers their #1 priority.

Look Forward. Adapt Often. Lead Always.

General Purpose:

The Parts Delivery Driver is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of parts to customers and company locations. This role is a key extension of the Parts department and plays a direct role in supporting customer satisfaction, service uptime, and operational efficiency. Drivers are expected to follow assigned routes, delivery standards, and procedures while using Elite Extra as the primary delivery management and communication tool.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Delivery Execution

• Safely deliver parts to customers, job sites, and company locations according to assigned routes and schedules.
• Ensure accurate delivery of parts, including verification of orders and proper handling of all materials.
• Obtain required delivery confirmations, signatures, and documentation using Elite Extra.
• Communicate delivery status, delays, or issues promptly through Elite Extra and with the Parts Delivery Coordinator.

Route & System Compliance

• Follow assigned routes and delivery instructions as provided through Elite Extra.
• Use Elite Extra consistently for route navigation, stop management, delivery confirmation, and exception reporting.
• Maintain awareness of delivery priorities, time-sensitive orders, and special handling requirements.
• Report route inefficiencies, customer access issues, or recurring challenges to the Parts Delivery Coordinator.

Vehicle Care & Safety

• Operate company vehicles in a safe, professional, and compliant manner at all times.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned vehicles.
• Comply with all safety policies, traffic laws, and company driving standards.

Customer Interaction & Professionalism

• Represent the company professionally at all delivery locations.
• Provide courteous, respectful, and service-oriented interactions with customers and internal teams.
• Escalate customer concerns, damaged parts, or delivery discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain a high level of reliability, punctuality, and accountability.

Support & Flexibility

• Assist with loading and unloading parts as required.
• Support inner-store transfers, pallet movements, and return deliveries as assigned.
• Serve as a backup driver or provide coverage in other routes or regions when needed.

Supervisory Duties:

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Prior delivery, logistics, or driving experience preferred.
• Ability to use mobile devices and delivery software; Elite Extra experience preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move parts as required (including heavy or awkward items).
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused mindset.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold); walking on uneven terrain; occasional exposure to insects.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform.
• A clean and safety-conscientious working environment is required.
• Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Required to rotate on-call responsibilities for up to one week at a time.

Physical Activities:

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.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• May involve climbing ladders, stairs, steps, and traversing catwalk grating, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and kneeling on a frequent basis and working in confined space and manual dexterity required to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of power and hand tools, and motor vehicles.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Moving, positioning, and carrying loads of up to 50 pounds upstairs and loading on four-foot-high surfaces frequently.
• Moderate physical work involving lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 75 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners(AVE-PLP, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person in any condition of employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.