Data Center Logistics Specialist I

DHL Supply Chain • Fairfax, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Data Center Logistics Specialist I to 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. This is not a remote position.

The role handles incoming and outgoing hardware, such as servers, parts, and cables; manages inventory, asset tagging, and tracking systems; and stages equipment for installation. It also includes preparing hardware for deployment through labeling, configuration, and quality checks. Under close supervision and approved procedures, the specialist performs routine hardware installation tasks, including equipment identification, basic rack-and-stack support, cable placement, labeling, documentation, and housekeeping.

The specialist responds to alerts and incidents, performs routine server maintenance and upgrades, troubleshoots issues, and assists with outage resolution. The role also involves maintaining environmental conditions and data-center security protocols, and protecting compliance and sensitive data according to company policy and protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to utilize 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 counts, 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 by performing rack-and-stack tasks and connecting power and network cables; troubleshoot basic hardware issues.
• Prepare hardware for deployment, including labeling, configuration, and quality checks.
• Perform routine data-center hardware installation under close supervision and according to approved procedures, including equipment identification, basic rack-and-stack support, cable placement, labeling, documentation, and housekeeping.
• Respond quickly to alerts and incidents to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine server maintenance and upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and assist with outage resolution.
• Maintain environmental conditions to prevent overheating, outages, or infrastructure damage.
• Maintain data-center security protocols, including controlling access to systems and facilities.
• Protect compliance and sensitive data according to company policies and protocols.
• Perform logistics work using a warehouse management system and material handling equipment.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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