Data Center Logistics Specialist I

DHL Supply Chain; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a DC Logistics Technician in Downers Grove, IL to handle incoming/outgoing hardware, manage inventory, and stage equipment for installation. You will install servers, connect power and network cables, and perform basic troubleshooting in a data center environment.

This role requires a High School Diploma, English proficiency, and familiarity with warehouse management systems. Prior data center experience is desirable and competence with computers is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Previous experience in a data center desirable.
• Ability to utilize computer.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Inventory management

Asset tagging

Data management

Hardware troubleshooting

Rack and stack

Cable management

Environmental monitoring

Security procedures

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

MHE

Job description

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