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Night Operations Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Royal Lahaina Resort

Night Auditor

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

The Night Auditor is responsible for reconciling all hotel cashier transactions; reviewing ... Keep management abreast of any unusual operational or financial events and/or deviations of ...

Sysco

Outbound Warehouse Manager

Ankeny, IA · On-site

JOB SUMMARY This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with night warehouse operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing order ...

Highgate Hotels

Night Auditor

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Night Auditor Requisition ID 2026-79566 Category Front Office Operations Job Location US-IA-West Des Moines Property Residence Inn West Des Moines Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is ...

Sysco

Outbound Warehouse Manager

Ankeny, IA · On-site

Schedule is Sunday - Thursday with 5pm start until night operations are completed. JOB SUMMARY This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with night warehouse ...

Highgate Hotels

Night Auditor

West Des Moines, IA

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

The Night Auditor is responsible for reconciling all hotel cashier transactions; reviewing ... Keep management abreast of any unusual operational or financial events and/or deviations of ...

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What skills and qualifications are needed for night operations?

To thrive as a Night Operations Manager, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in logistics or warehouse operations, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant supervisory experience. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking software, and safety protocols is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help you manage teams and address issues efficiently during overnight shifts. These skills are crucial to ensure smooth, safe, and productive operations outside of regular business hours.

What is the difference between Night Operations vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectNight OperationsWarehouse Associate
CertificationsForklift certification, safety trainingBasic warehouse safety, equipment handling
Work EnvironmentNight shifts, warehouse or distribution centersDay or night shifts, warehouse settings
Industry UsageLogistics, distribution, manufacturingLogistics, retail, manufacturing
Job FocusOverseeing night shift operations, logistics coordinationPicking, packing, stocking

Night Operations and Warehouse Associates both work in warehouse environments, often requiring safety certifications. Night Operations typically involves managing night shift activities, logistics, and coordination, while Warehouse Associates focus on physical tasks like picking and packing. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and preferences in the logistics industry.

What are night operations?

Night Operations refer to the tasks and processes carried out during nighttime hours to ensure a business runs smoothly outside of regular daytime schedules. This can include inventory management, stocking shelves, shipping and receiving goods, facility maintenance, and security checks. Night Operations staff are essential in industries like logistics, retail, hospitality, and healthcare, where 24/7 services or round-the-clock efficiency are required. Working in Night Operations often involves shift work and may require employees to adapt to non-traditional work hours.

What are common challenges in night operations and how can they be managed?

Working in Night Operations often presents unique challenges such as maintaining productivity during non-traditional hours, managing fatigue, and ensuring clear communication with day-shift teams. To address these, many organizations provide structured handover processes, encourage regular breaks, and offer training on effective time management and safety practices. Team members are typically supported by strong supervisory staff and may use collaboration tools to keep everyone aligned, which helps to create a cohesive work environment despite the unconventional hours.
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Infographic showing various Night Operations job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Night Auditor

Royal Lahaina Resort

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

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Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Night Auditor

Saturday and Sunday overnight. The Night Auditor is responsible for reconciling all hotel cashier transactions; reviewing, organizing and compiling management reports on a timely basis and ensuring the accuracy of guest billings and city ledger transactions. He/she is also responsible for effectively communicating concerns and/or related issues to all levels of management and performing guest service agent duties as required, including check-in, check-out, switchboard operation and reservations.

Responsibilities:

  • Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
  • Must be willing to cross train in other accounting or hotel-related areas.
  • Must be able to prioritize job functions in order to meet deadlines.
  • Perform guest services functions as required (i.e. check guests in/out, take reservations, we-up calls, etc.).
  • Audit and reconcile financial and statistical reports.
  • Prepare and distribute necessary daily reports as required (i.e., Daily Operating Report, Discount Programs, Tax Reports, etc.) according to hotel standards.
  • Prepare and distribute month-end reports.
  • Audit and reconcile all Front Desk and Food & Beverage Cashier's work.
  • Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis.
  • Prioritize job functions in order to meet deadlines.
  • Ensure accuracy of all numbers reported including statistics.
  • Input and update financial information into corporate communications network.
  • Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual data processing system functions as required.
  • Keep management abreast of any unusual operational or financial events and/or deviations of policies or procedures.
  • Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
  • Respond to governmental inquiries upon receipt.
  • Handle guest requests

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field required.
  • Guest Service Experience preferred.
  • Computer knowledge/skills required.
  • Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
  • Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Late/Overnight shift
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
  • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
  • Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

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