Senior Warehouse Associate- Data Center Operations

WESCO; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is hiring a Senior Warehouse Associate to support data center deployment tasks, including cabinet and rack assembly, server installation, and related infrastructure. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality deployments.

The role requires experience in warehouse and data center environments, the ability to read technical instructions, and comfort with using hand tools and forklifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or technical assembly experience.
• 1+ year of rack and stack operations, cabinet integration, server installation, or data center deployment.

Responsibilities

• Perform rack and stack integration, cabinet builds, and data center hardware installations.
• Install and secure servers, switches, PDUs, cable management systems, and related infrastructure.
• Assemble, configure, and prepare customer-specific rack and cabinet solutions.
• Perform advanced kitting, staging, deployment preparation, and asset labeling activities.
• Conduct quality inspections and verify customer specifications before shipment.
• Utilize hand and power tools to perform technical assembly and integration tasks.
• Load, unload, and move materials safely using forklifts and approved equipment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, inventory transactions, and system records.
• Partner with project coordinators and operations teams to meet customer timelines.

Skills

Rack and stack operations

Cabinet building

Data center hardware integration

Server installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We are hiring immediately for an experienced warehouse worker as a Senior Warehouse Associate at our distribution facility. Your experience and knowledge of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and light assembly shows how it impacts others. We are Wesco. We enable the connected world – you help turn on the lights.

Shift: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Why You’ll Love Wesco

When you join Wesco, you become part of a global leader in business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. With our best-in-class product and services portfolio and our massive scale, there are endless opportunities for you to build your career with us.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Associate – Data Center Services you will support advanced project-based operations focused on data center infrastructure deployment, cabinet integration, rack assembly, and hardware installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rack and stack integration, cabinet builds, and data center hardware installations.
• Install and secure servers, switches, PDUs, cable management systems, and related infrastructure.
• Assemble, configure, and prepare customer-specific rack and cabinet solutions.
• Perform advanced kitting, staging, deployment preparation, and asset labeling activities.
• Conduct quality inspections and verify customer specifications before shipment.
• Utilize hand and power tools to perform technical assembly and integration tasks.
• Load, unload, and move materials safely using forklifts and approved equipment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, inventory transactions, and system records.
• Partner with project coordinators and operations teams to meet customer timelines.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or technical assembly experience.
• 1+ year of experience in rack and stack operations, cabinet integration, server installation, or data center deployment.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience with rack and stack operations, cabinet building, or data center hardware integration.
• Knowledge of server, network, and data center infrastructure components.
• Ability to interpret technical work instructions and assembly documentation.
• Experience using hand tools and assembly equipment in a production environment.
• Forklift certification preferred; ability to obtain certification required.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project coordination skills.
• Basic computer skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale or enterprise data center deployments.
• Familiarity with burn-in testing, server installation, networking equipment, and cable management.
• Understanding of ESD and hardware handling best practices.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html)

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.