Data Center Logistics Specialist I

DHL Air (UK) Ltd; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Air (UK) Ltd in Huntsville, AL seeks a Data Center Logistics Specialist I to manage logistics within a data center, including inventory and asset management, receiving and shipping, and asset installation or decommissioning using the warehouse management system and MHE.

Under close supervision, you will stage equipment, install servers, connect power and network cables, perform labeling and quality checks, and maintain security and environmental conditions while supporting outage and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Experience in a data center is desirable.
• Must be able to use a computer.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming and outgoing hardware, manage inventory and tagging.
• Install servers (rack and stack), connect power and network cables, troubleshoot basic issues.
• Prepare hardware before deployment with labeling and quality checks.
• Perform routine DC hardware installation, including rack/stack and cable placement.
• Respond to alerts quickly to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades on servers and resolve outages.
• Maintain environmental conditions to prevent overheating and protect infrastructure.
• Enforce data center security and access controls.
• Protect compliance and sensitive data according to policy.

Skills

Read/Write English

Data Center Basics

Asset Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

Data Center Logistics Specialist I

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