Novva Data Centers - Warehouse Logistics Technician
Reports to: Corporate Director Security/Safety/Logistics
Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Department: Logistics / Facilities / Operations
About Novva Data Centers
Novva Data Centers is a leading developer and operator of wholesale and multi-tenant colocation data center facilities across the Western U.S.
We aim to deliver scalable, resilient, and energy-efficient infrastructure to support critical digital operations for enterprise, cloud, and hyperscale clients. Our facilities demand precise coordination, secure operations, and logistics excellence to support mission-critical IT infrastructure.
Role Summary
The Warehouse Logistics Technician plays a key role in ensuring that all material, equipment, and components needed for data center operations are received, stored, tracked, and delivered accurately, safely, and on schedule. You'll be embedded in a high-security, high-uptime environment, supporting both day-to-day logistics and strategic asset management.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive incoming shipments: inspect, verify contents vs. purchase orders or packing slips, note discrepancies or damage, and coordinate with vendors to resolve issues
- Unload and stage deliveries safely using appropriate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, carts)
- Store, classify, and tag equipment, spare parts, materials, and consumables in the warehouse or storage areas
- Pick, stage, and prepare outgoing shipments or transfers to internal teams (facilities, network, power, etc.)
- Maintain accurate inventory records (cycle counts, reconciliations, adjustments) in warehouse / inventory management and ERP systems
- Collaborate with procurement, facilities, and engineering teams to forecast needs and maintain parts and supplies availability
- Monitor stock levels and trigger reorders or restocking to maintain defined par levels
- Ensure all material handing and storage practices comply with safety, data center security, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and order in warehouse, staging, and loading dock areas
- Assist with logistics process improvements, cost reduction, and workflow optimization
- Support internal moves of heavy / sensitive equipment (racks, UPS modules, batteries, etc.) while coordinating with appropriate teams
- Participate in safety audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1-2 years of hands-on warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience
- Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment (with certification or willingness to become certified)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic computer literacy: experience with spreadsheets (Excel) and inventory/ERP/WMS systems
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy loads (e.g. up to 50+ lbs or per facility policy)
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Willingness to work in a secure environment with adherence to security policies and protocols
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, adapt to changes
Preferred (nice-to-have):
- Prior experience in data center, telecom, or high-technology environments
- Experience with IT infrastructure equipment (servers, racks, network gear, power equipment)
- Familiarity with asset tagging, barcoding, RFID, or similar tracking systems
- Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, lean / 5S / process improvement
- Forklift / high-reach / scissor lift certifications
- Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements in warehousing
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
- Full on-site role (no remote)
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and physical handling of materials
- Potential exposure to raised floors, cable trays, server racks, overhead spaces
- Possible work in varying temperature zones (storage, dock, raised floor)
- Must comply with data center access, security, and safety protocols
- May require occasional overtime, weekend or off-hour work to support critical deployments
Key Metrics & Goals
- Accuracy of inventory records (low discrepancy rate)
- On-time parts deliveries to internal teams
- Efficiency in warehouse throughput and turnaround times
- Reduction in material handling damage or losses
- Suggestion and implementation of process improvements
Why Novva & What You'll Get
- Be part of a rapidly growing, future-focused company building next-generation data infrastructure
- Opportunity to work in a high-tech, mission-critical environment
- Strong cross-functional exposure with engineering, facilities, procurement, and operations
- Competitive salary, benefits, and growth potential
- Culture valuing safety, precision, accountability, and learning