Logistics Technician

AMD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in San Jose, California, is seeking a Logistics Technician to ensure safe, accurate, and timely flow of materials in a busy warehouse. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, perform inventory cycle counts, process orders, and collaborate with carriers and internal partners to resolve issues while maintaining safety and quality.

This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to established processes, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations or logistics preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and related material-handling equipment with certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, pick, pack, stage, and dispatch goods accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup with proper documentation.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and support reconciliation to maintain records.
• Identify discrepancies and report to supervisor promptly.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized warehouse and follow safety rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Shipping & Receiving

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS software

Barcode scanning systems

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

The Logistics Technician supports the safe, accurate, and timely flow of materials through a warehouse and logistics environment. In this role, you will work closely with warehouse colleagues, team leads, management, internal business partners, and carriers to receive, store, organize, pick, pack, and dispatch goods. You will gain hands‑on experience with inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping and receiving, and warehouse equipment while helping the team maintain high standards for safety, quality, accuracy, and on-time execution. This is an opportunity for a dependable, detail-oriented professional to contribute directly to efficient daily operations in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

THE PERSON:

You are safety-minded, dependable, and organized, with strong attention to detail and a practical approach to solving day‑to‑day logistics issues. You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and leaders. You are comfortable managing routine warehouse responsibilities while responding to changing priorities, time-sensitive requests, and inventory discrepancies. You also understand the importance of accurate records, proper material handling, and maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, inspect, store, pick, pack, stage, and dispatch goods accurately and according to schedule.
• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup, verifying item identity, quantity, condition, and supporting documentation.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and support reconciliation activities to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Identify damaged, missing, misplaced, or surplus goods and promptly report discrepancies or issues to the supervisor or team lead.
• Follow established material-handling, quality, security, and safety procedures.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment safely and in accordance with site procedures and applicable authorization requirements.
• Perform routine pre-use equipment checks and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment, including aisles, staging locations, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Coordinate with management, colleagues, carriers, and internal partners to resolve shipment, inventory, and material-flow issues.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized inventory, accurate records, and consistent adherence to established processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities that strengthen safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time execution.
• Work overtime or adjusted schedules when business needs require, consistent with local practices and applicable requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, shipping and receiving, material handling, inventory control, or a similar environment.
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices, inventory processes, and order fulfillment methods.
• Experience using warehouse management, inventory, shipping, or barcode scanning systems is desired.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and related material-handling equipment; current equipment certification is preferred where applicable.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, shipping documentation, labels, and safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to enter, retrieve, and verify inventory or shipment information accurately.
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with management and colleagues.
• Ability to perform the physical activities associated with warehouse work, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or moving materials, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Forklift, powered industrial truck, workplace safety, or related logistics certifications are preferred where relevant to the site and role.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.