Data Center Logistics Specialist I

DHL Supply Chain; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Data Center Logistics Specialist I in Houston to manage inventory, asset tracking, and data management for data center hardware. The role covers receiving, shipping, installation, and decommissioning using WMS and MHE tools to ensure accuracy and security.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and experience in data center or warehousing environments. Shift is 1st, 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday, with a $26.75 hourly rate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience in data center or warehousing is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and ships hardware including servers and cables.
• Performs rack-and-stack installations and cable connections.
• Updates asset tagging and tracking in the WMS.
• Supports preventative maintenance and environmental monitoring.
• Responds to alerts to minimize downtime.
• Upholds security and compliance protocols.

Skills

Inventory management

Data management

Rack and stack

Cabling

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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: 1stShift

Shift Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm (Subject to change)

Shift Days: Monday – Friday

Pay: $26.75 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