Data Center Logistics Specialist I

DHL Supply Chain; Rayville (LA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the United States seeks a Data Center Asset Technician to handle logistics within a data center, including inventory, asset, and data management. Responsibilities include receiving and shipping goods, and assisting with installation or decommissioning of assets following approved deployment procedures.

The role emphasizes maintaining environmental conditions, security protocols, and data protection while supporting routine server maintenance and cabling tasks under

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience or familiarity with data center environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory, asset tagging and tracking within the data center.
• Install servers (rack and stack) and connect power and network cables.
• Maintain and update documentation for hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Respond to alerts and perform routine maintenance on servers to prevent downtime.

Skills

Inventory management

Asset management

Data management

Hardware handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Material Handling Equipment

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