Data Center Logistics Specialist

Join our dynamic team and become a critical enabler of the world's most advanced cloud computing infrastructure. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in maintaining the heartbeat of our data center operations by ensuring seamless logistics and inventory management that directly support our technology deployment and maintenance efforts.

The Logistics Specialist plays a critical role in inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained to support data center build and repair operations. This position serves as the primary point of contact for parts management, including receiving, inventory control, and distribution to Data Center Technicians and Engineers.

This position involves frequent lifting of materials and products. Logistics Specialists will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of the company. They must also maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all workspaces. They must be available to work on weekend shifts.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.

NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.

Key job responsibilities

Ensure that all billing associated with the Inventory supply chain is accurate, validated and ready for processing

Assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials

Assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations

Keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company

Understand all aspects of production, adhere to strict safety standards, maintain very high quality, and be willing and able to work on powered equipment (i.e. forklift or cherry picker).

Physical Requirements:

Requires standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods of time.

Typically, work is in a warehouse or data center environment where the noise level is moderate to loud.

Occasionally assist in loading and unloading shipments.

Occasionally exposed to extreme cold or hot weather

Work Environment:

Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts

Noise level varies and can be loud

Temperatures are between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees

Basic qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent

- 1+ years of shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices experience

- 1+ years of logistics or other relevant experience

Preferred qualifications

- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system

- Experience with computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Knowledge of computer hardware components and operating systems

- Experience in Warehouse Management Software / Inventory Management Software proficiency

- Familiar with waybills and shipping procedures with transport companies

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

USA, NC, HAMLET - 24.27 - 42.54 USD hourly