Data Center Logistics Specialist I

Job description

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.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses strong computer, mathematical, reading, and counting skills, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and has experience with inventory accuracy, picking and packing, RMA processing, and equipment handling. This position also 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.

Position

Data Center Logistics Specialist I Shift: 1 st Shift Shift Hours: 7:30am –; 4:00pm Shift Days: Monday –; Friday Pay: $24.85 per hour Data Center Logistics Specialist I Role Purpose : Perform logistics duties within a data center including inventory management, asset management, and data management. Role is responsible for receiving and shipment of goods as well as installation or decommissioning of assets utilizing both the warehouse management system and MHE.

Key Accountabilities

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 Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Ability to read, write, and speak English Previous experience in a data center desirable Ability to utilize computer Our organization is an equal opportunity employer