Data Center Logistics Specialist I

DHL (Supply Chain) • Rosemount, MN

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About The Position

Perform logistics duties within a data center, including inventory management, asset management, and data management. The role is responsible for receiving and shipping goods, as well as installing or decommissioning assets using a warehouse management system and material-handling equipment.

The position handles incoming and outgoing hardware such as servers, parts, and cables; manages inventory, asset tagging, and tracking systems; and stages equipment for installation. It prepares hardware for deployment through labeling, configuration, and quality checks. The role also performs routine 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.

Additional duties include responding promptly to alerts and incidents, maintaining and upgrading servers, troubleshooting and resolving outages, maintaining appropriate environmental conditions, following data center security protocols, and protecting compliance and sensitive data according to company policies and protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use a computer.
• At least 6 months of experience operating a sit-down forklift, stand-up reach truck, and electric pallet jack.
• At least 6 months of inventory control experience, including cycle counting, reporting inventory discrepancies, receiving inventory, and monitoring inventory levels.
• At least 6 months of experience with a warehouse management system or similar system, such as JDA, Red Prairie, Blue Yonder, or SAP.

Nice To Haves

• Previous data center experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming and outgoing hardware, including servers, parts, and cables.
• Manage inventory, asset tagging, and tracking systems.
• Stage equipment for installation.
• Install servers using rack-and-stack procedures, connect power and network cables, and troubleshoot basic hardware issues.
• Prepare hardware for deployment through labeling, configuration, and quality checks.
• Perform routine data center hardware installation, including equipment identification, basic rack-and-stack support, cable placement, labeling, documentation, and housekeeping, under close supervision and approved procedures.
• Respond quickly to alerts and incidents to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine server maintenance and upgrades, troubleshoot problems, and resolve outages.
• 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 compliance and protect sensitive data according to company policy and protocols.
• Receive and ship goods and install or decommission assets using the warehouse management system and material-handling equipment.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day.
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED