Data Center Logistics Specialist I
About The Position
The Data Center Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting daily logistics and operational activities within a data center environment. This role manages inventory, asset tracking, data management, and the movement of hardware and equipment while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and security standards are maintained. The specialist handles receiving, shipping, staging, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of data center assets such as servers, networking equipment, cables, and components. Utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS), material handling equipment (MHE), and electric pallet jacks (EPJ), this role ensures efficient inventory control, asset lifecycle management, and operational readiness.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to utilize computer.
Nice To Haves
- Strong shipping and receiving in a warehouse or logistic environment.
- Computer, mathematical, reading, and counting skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience with inventory accuracy, picking and packing, RMA processing, and equipment handling.
- Supports data center infrastructure activities including rack and stack installations, cabling, hardware troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, environmental monitoring, and adherence to security and compliance protocols.
- Previous experience in a data center or warehousing environment is preferred.
- Previous experience in a data center desirable.
Responsibilities
- Perform logistics duties within a data center including inventory management, asset management, and data management.
- Responsible for receiving and shipment of goods as well as installation or decommissioning of assets utilizing both the warehouse management system and MHE.
- Handles incoming/outgoing hardware (servers, parts, cables).
- Manage inventory, asset tagging, and tracking systems.
- Stages equipment for installation.
- Installs servers (rack and stack), connects power and network cables, and troubleshoots basic hardware issues.
- Prepares hardware before deployment, including labeling, configuration, and quality checks.
- Performs routine DC hardware installation, including equipment identification, basic rack and stack support, cable placement, labeling, documentation, and housekeeping, under close supervision and according to approved deployment procedures.
- Respond to alerts and incidents quickly to minimize downtime.
- Perform maintenance and upgrades on servers including routine work, troubleshooting, and outage resolution.
- Ensure environmental conditions are maintained to prevent overheating, outages, or infrastructure damage.
- Maintain data center security protocols including controlling access to systems and facilities.
- Ensure and protect compliance and sensitive data according to company policy and protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
