Data Center Operations Lead - Inventory & Rack Placement

Jobtailor; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ohio is seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to manage material orders, inventory, and customer service while ensuring safe handling of high-value equipment and components. You will assemble and install servers, racks, and cabling, perform cycle counts, manage freight, and uphold 5S standards with a focus on accuracy and reliability in a dynamic datacenter environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with live

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Critical thinking abilities and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with computers required.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and static discharge hazards and protocols required.
• Must pass required background checks and clearances.
• Must pass required drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work with live electrical and electronic equipment and components.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain effective material orders, customer service, and inventory management.
• Handle customer material movement requests.
• Assemble and install servers and electronic components using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
• Oversee loading and unloading of inbound and outbound freight.
• Manage shipping documents and records.
• Perform quality checks on inbound and outbound freight.
• Execute daily inventory cycle counts and replenishment orders for critical datacenter spare parts.
• Process return shipments using multiple warehouse management systems.
• Oversee and perform server rack placement on the datacenter floor using laser measuring devices with 100% accuracy.
• Populate electronic components and install cabling into server racks using diagrams and schematics.
• Install rack hardware using hand, power, and measuring tools.
• Operate straddle stackers, rack movers, and electric pallet jacks.
• Oversee and perform cleanup activities to ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to 5S standards.
• Maintain safety and process procedures, punctuality, reliability, quality, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and cross-training across multiple datacenter departments.
• Delegate effectively and coach team members.
• Interact regularly with customers and onsite stakeholders.
• Build positive working relationships with different working groups.
• Make confident, accurate, and efficient decisions to meet production goals.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Team delegation

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Coaching

Relationship building

Tools

Straddle stackers

Rack movers

Electric pallet jacks

Laser measuring devices

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Jobtailor in Ohio is seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to manage material orders, inventory, and customer service while ensuring safe handling of high-value equipment and components. You will assemble and install servers, racks, and cabling, perform cycle counts, manage freight, and uphold 5S standards with a focus on accuracy and reliability in a dynamic datacenter environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with live