DC L2 Logistics Technician

Required Skillsets

• 1-3+ years experience in a data center, warehouse logistics, circular center, or supply chain IT environment.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with server hardware, including harvesting components, decommissioning assets or other Data Bearing Devices(DBD).
• 2+ years experience in break/fix or basic hardware troubleshooting.
• Experience with data entry, inventory tracking, or warehouse documentation systems.

Description
The Data Center L2 Logistics Technician is tasked with decommissioning hardware, harvesting reusable components, performing secure data handling, and assisting with hardware troubleshooting. This role blends warehouse logistics with data center hardware handling, and is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in data center operations, fulfillment centers, warehouse IT logistics, or hardware handling environments.
Hardware Related Tasks:
Perform secure data wiping on storage devices to ensure all customer data is properly sanitized.
Use AI-driven tools to evaluate decommissioned hardware and determine correct reuse/recycle routing.
Conduct hardware teardown, removing servers from racks and preparing them for processing.
Harvest critical server components, including NICCs, motherboards, DIMMs, CPUs and other reusable parts.
Troubleshoot basic hardware, including cables, components, and simple device issues.
Support sorting and disposition processes to ensure components are properly categorized for reuse, recycling, or
repurposing.
Logistics and Warehouse Tasks:
Support ARA (Asset Receiving Area) operations by receiving racks, scanning assets, and preparing hardware for DBD removal, ITAD processing, harvesting, or parts testing.
Prepare and pre-pack assets for ITAD by scanning individual components on racks and pallets in Dynamics 365 to maintain full traceability.
Document and process outbound shipments, verifying correct racks, pallets, carriers, and seals while maintaining strict safety practices during equipment movement.
Manage and track consumable inventory, maintaining accurate counts and availability of required materials. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support logistics, distribution handling, and rack-level operations while maintaining data center cleanliness and safety standards.
Skills
break/fix, shipping and receiving, ticketing system, inventory, logistics, data center
Top Skills Details
break/fix, shipping and receiving, ticketing system, inventory, logistics
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- basic understand of computer applications and software
- previous data center experience
- technology certifications is a plus
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Northlake, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Northlake,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.