Data Center Logistics Specialist I

Deutsche Post; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post in Montgomery, AL, is seeking a Data Center Logistics Specialist I to manage inventory, assets, and data within a data center. You will receive and ship hardware, install or decommission assets, and use the warehouse management system to track equipment.

Role requires basic server installation tasks, labeling, and quality checks, with an emphasis on maintaining security, environmental controls, and uptime through efficient incident response and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming/outgoing hardware and manage inventory, tagging, and tracking.
• Install servers (rack and stack), connect power and network cables, troubleshoot basic hardware issues.
• Prepare hardware for deployment including labeling, configuration, and quality checks.
• Perform routine data center hardware installation with supervision per procedures.
• Respond to alerts and incidents to minimize downtime.
• Maintain servers through routine work, troubleshooting, and outage resolution.
• Ensure environmental conditions prevent overheating or damage to infrastructure.
• Maintain data center security protocols and access control.

Skills

Inventory management

Asset management

Data management

English literacy

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management system (WMS)

MHE

Job description

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