Logistics Specialist, Data Center Operations

About the role

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 of 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive parts, maintain inventory, and check-out parts as needed to Data Center Technicians and Engineers
• Load and unload shipments and transport parts, racks, and equipment between different locations, including localized driving of a variety of transportation vehicles
• Attend company provided fork lift operator training
• Complete company provided training in driving box trucks up to 26’ in length
• Handle sensitive/classified materials
• Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work is in an office environment
• Occasionally work overtime as required
• Lift loads of up to 40 pounds and carry them for short distances
• Participate in group lifts of 41 pounds or more
• Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Cookordination body movements when using tools or equipment
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
• Push or pull heavy objects into position
• Work in a noisy environment
• Stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally be exposed to temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees

Requirements

• Experience driving box trucks up to 26' in length and operating a forklift (or similar type of powered lifting equipment)
• 2+ years of logistics experience
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with polygraph
• Experience using a computerized Inventory Management System (IMS)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices
• Experience in computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience implementing process improvements

Skills

This future Amazonian must possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, commitment to Operational Excellence, and adhere to strict safety standards.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.