Data Center Associate, C-Shift

Jobtailor; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Albany, IN is seeking a dependable material handler for our datacenter logistics team. You will manage inventory, load/unload freight, perform quality checks, and help keep racks and cables organized to support uptime.

You will operate straddle stackers, pallet jacks, and rack movers, follow safety and 5S standards, and cross-train across datacenter departments. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and precise execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years related experience.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience with computers.
• 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 material handling equipment such as straddle stackers, rack movers, and electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to work with live electrical and electronic equipment and components.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain effective material orders, customer service, and inventory management.
• Handle customer material movement requests.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight.
• Perform quality checks on freight, part numbers, quantities, and material condition.
• Execute daily inventory cycle counts and replenishment orders for critical spare parts.
• Process return shipments using multiple warehouse management systems.
• Place server racks on the datacenter floor using laser measuring devices.
• Populate electronic components and install cabling into server racks using diagrams and schematics.
• Install rack hardware using hand, power, and measuring tools.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Perform cleanup activities to maintain safety, cleanliness, and 5S standards.
• Maintain daily adherence to safety and process procedures.
• Cross-train in multiple datacenter departments.

Skills

Inventory Management

Material Handling Equipment Operation

Customer Service Skills

Electrical Safety Knowledge

Critical Thinking

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Laser Measuring Devices

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Measuring Tools

Job description

• Provide and maintain effective material orders, customer service, and inventory management
• Handle customer material movement requests
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight
• Perform quality checks on freight, part numbers, quantities, and material condition
• Execute daily inventory cycle counts and replenishment orders for critical spare parts
• Process return shipments using multiple warehouse management systems
• Place server racks on the datacenter floor using laser measuring devices
• Populate electronic components and install cabling into server racks using diagrams and schematics
• Install rack hardware using hand, power, and measuring tools
• Operate material handling equipment
• Perform cleanup activities to maintain safety, cleanliness, and 5S standards
• Maintain daily adherence to safety and process procedures
• Cross-train in multiple datacenter departments

Requirements

• 1–3 years of related experience
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Experience with computers
• 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 material handling equipment such as straddle stackers, rack movers, and electric pallet jacks
• Ability to work with live electrical and electronic equipment and components

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, material handling, and customer service within a datacenter environment. Proficient in operating material handling equipment and adhering to safety protocols while performing technical tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Management
• Material Handling Equipment Operation
• Customer Service Skills
• Electrical Safety Knowledge
• Critical Thinking

Hard Skills

• Inventory Cycle Counts
• Quality Checks
• Material Movement Requests
• Server Rack Installation
• Cabling Installation
• Use of Diagrams and Schematics
• Operating Straddle Stackers
• Operating Rack Movers
• Operating Electric Pallet Jacks
• Performing Cleanup Activities

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Skills

Industry Keywords

• 5S Standards
• Safety Procedures
• Static Discharge Hazards
• Background Checks
• Drug and Alcohol Tests

Tools & Technologies

• Warehouse Management Systems
• Laser Measuring Devices
• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Measuring Tools