Data Center Associate

Jobtailor; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a warehouse-focused professional in Sterling, VA to support datacenter operations. The role involves loading/unloading freight, conducting quality checks, and executing daily inventory tasks to ensure accuracy and readiness of critical parts.

Responsibilities include operating WMS and laser measuring devices, installing cabling and rack hardware, and maintaining 5S standards while delivering reliable customer service on site.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related experience required.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Critical thinking and good analytical skills.
• Experience with computers required.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and static discharge hazards and protocols.
• Ability to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must pass required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, straddle stackers, rack movers, and electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to follow diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to work with live electrical and electronic equipment and components.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight from vehicles and containers.
• Perform quality checks on freight, including part numbers, quantities, and material condition.
• Execute daily inventory cycle counts and replenishment orders for critical spare parts at the datacenter.
• Process return shipments of electronic components using warehouse management systems.
• Place server racks on the datacenter floor using laser measuring devices with 100% accuracy.
• Populate electronic components and install cabling into server racks according to diagrams and schematics.
• Install rack hardware using hand, power, and measuring tools.
• Operate material handling equipment, including straddle stackers, rack movers, and electric pallet jacks.
• Clean work areas to ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to 5S standards.
• Maintain effective material orders, customer service, inventory management, and material movement requests.
• Interact with customers and stakeholders on site and build positive working relationships.
• Adhere daily to safety and process procedures; maintain punctuality, reliability, flexibility, and quality focus.
• Cross-train in multiple datacenter departments.

Skills

Inventory Management

Material Handling Equipment Operation

Quality Checks

Customer Service Skills

Electrical Safety Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Tools

WMS

Laser Measuring Devices

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Diagrams & Schematics

Straddle Stackers

Rack Movers

Electric Pallet Jacks

Job description

• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight from vehicles and containers


• Perform quality checks on freight, including part numbers, quantities, and material condition


• Execute daily inventory cycle counts and replenishment orders for critical spare parts at the datacenter


• Process return shipments of electronic components using warehouse management systems


• Place server racks on the datacenter floor using laser measuring devices with 100% accuracy


• Populate electronic components and install cabling into server racks according to diagrams and schematics


• Install rack hardware using hand, power, and measuring tools


• Operate material handling equipment, including straddle stackers, rack movers, and electric pallet jacks


• Clean work areas to ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to 5S standards


• Maintain effective material orders, customer service, inventory management, and material movement requests


• Interact with customers and stakeholders on site and build positive working relationships


• Adhere daily to safety and process procedures; maintain punctuality, reliability, flexibility, and quality focus


• Cross-train in multiple datacenter departments

Requirements

• 1–3 years of related experience required


• Good interpersonal and customer service skills


• Critical thinking and good analytical skills


• Experience with computers required


• Knowledge of electrical safety and static discharge hazards and protocols


• Ability to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation


• Must pass required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests


• Ability to push, pull, and lift frequently throughout the workday


• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, straddle stackers, rack movers, and electric pallet jacks


• Ability to follow diagrams and schematics


• Ability to work with live electrical and electronic equipment and components

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, quality checks, and the safe handling of electronic components. Proficient in operating material handling equipment and adhering to safety protocols while maintaining effective customer service and teamwork.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Management


• Material Handling Equipment Operation


• Quality Checks


• Customer Service Skills


• Electrical Safety Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inventory Cycle Counts


• Quality Checks on Freight


• Installation of Cabling


• Use of Hand Tools


• Use of Power Tools


• Reading Diagrams and Schematics


• Operating Straddle Stackers


• Operating Rack Movers


• Operating Electric Pallet Jacks


• Performing Safety Procedures

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills


• Critical Thinking


• Analytical Skills


• Flexibility


• Reliability

Industry Keywords

• Electronic Components


• Static Discharge Hazards


• Material Movement Requests


• Customer Interaction


• Datacenter Operations

Tools & Technologies

• Warehouse Management Systems


• Laser Measuring Devices


• 5S Standards