Logistics Technician, Data Center Operations

Apple Inc.; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Waukee, IA is seeking a driven Logistics Technician for Data Center Operations. You will own warehousing workflows, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and help scale operations to support Apple’s global data centers and co-locations.

Ideal candidates have solid basic computer skills, knowledge of warehousing and inventory, and a commitment to safety and accuracy. You will work with Apple hardware and software tools and uphold Apple’s high standards.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software.
• Experience with warehousing, inventory control, and logistics.
• Attention to detail with accurate documentation.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting changes to policies.
• Plan and prioritize daily tasks to maximize workflow accuracy and productivity.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments and vendors.
• Define and refine core logistics and warehouse workflows for scalability.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and audit-ready records.
• Ensure compliance with local, company, and legal requirements.
• Promote safety and operational excellence across warehouse systems and layout.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Warehousing & logistics understanding

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Lift 50 lbs

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Apple software (Keynote, Numbers, Pages)

Job description

Logistics Technician, Data Center Operations

Waukee, Iowa, United States Corporate Functions

Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless.Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here.Infrastructure Services is part of IS&T and the foundation of Apple's global network operations — managing data center equipment and systems to deliver compute, storage, and networking services for teams across Apple, including its internal developer community. From individual facilities to a worldwide network, Infrastructure Services ensures the technology underneath everything works without question.The Data Center logistics team is responsible for supporting Apples Enterprise of Apple owned and operated Data Centers and Co-Locations globally through shipping, receiving, inventory and reverse logistics.

Description

We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Logistics Technician who takes ownership of the work in front of them and every opportunity for improvement. This role is built for someone with a strong work ethic who leads by example on the floor, thinks strategically about scaling operations, and treats accuracy and safety as non-negotiable standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement — Partner with peers to identify inefficiencies and recommend changes to site policies and procedures that strengthen standard methodologies and support long-term operational growth.
• Lead daily execution with precision — Plan and prioritize daily work assignments to maximize workflow accuracy and productivity across the data center.
• Coordinate cross-functionally — Work closely with other departments and vendors to ensure smooth, efficient operations and proactively flag risks before they become problems.
• Own key processes as a subject matter expert — Help define, build, and refine core logistics and warehouse workflows, with an eye toward scalability as the operation grows.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and accuracy standards — Track and document activity across the data center, ensuring every record is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Uphold quality and compliance — Examine materials, equipment, and processes to meet local, company, and legal requirements, catching discrepancies before they become issues.
• Champion operational excellence and safety — Drive best practices across warehouse management systems, safety protocols, space layout, and general organization (5S) to maintain a clean, safe, and high-performing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic computer skills, including comfort learning and navigating new software systems.
• Basic understanding of warehousing, inventory control, and general logistics operations.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and daily tasks.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and contribute to a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and drive daily execution with precision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across teams and departments.
• A proactive, continuous-improvement mindset — comfortable identifying inefficiencies and recommending process or policy changes.
• Ability to think strategically about scaling operations and supporting long-term operational growth.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, with a genuine commitment to upholding them as a non-negotiable standard.
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn warehouse management systems and related software.
• Proficiency using Apple products and software (Keynote, Numbers, Pages).

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