Data Center Logistics Specialist I

DHL Supply Chain; Montgomery (AL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Montgomery, AL seeks a data center technician to manage inventory, asset tagging, and data management for server deployments and decommissioning. You will coordinate receiving and shipment of hardware, and assist with installing or removing equipment following deployment procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, and basic computer skills; prior data center experience is desirable but not required, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming/outgoing hardware (servers, parts, cables) and manage inventory and asset tagging.
• Install servers (rack and stack), connect power and network cables, troubleshoot basic hardware issues.
• Prepare hardware before deployment with labeling, configuration, and quality checks.
• Perform routine data center hardware installation with proper documentation and procedures.
• Respond to alerts and incidents to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades on servers, troubleshoot, and resolve outages.
• Maintain environmental conditions to prevent overheating and infrastructure damage.
• Maintain data center security protocols and control access to systems and facilities.
• Protect compliance and sensitive data according to policy and protocols.

Skills

English proficiency

Data center experience

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management System

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