Posted by Amazon Data Services is hiring a Logistics Specialist in Wink, Texas, to support logistics and inventory operations for data center infrastructure. The full-time position pays $24.27 to $42.54 per hour and involves inventory management, shipping and receiving, deliveries, warehouse activities, and maintaining accurate records.
The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with at least one year of logistics or relevant experience and one year of experience with shipping, receiving, inventory, or warehousing practices.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Logistics Specialist
- Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.
- Location: Wink, Texas, USA
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: $24.27 to $42.54 per hour
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: 1+ year of logistics or relevant experience
- Additional Experience: 1+ year in shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehousing practices
- Work Schedule: Weekends as needed
About the Employer
Amazon Web Services Infrastructure Services supports the infrastructure behind AWS cloud services. The team works across areas including data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, cooling, logistics, supply chain, and security.
Job Description
The Logistics Specialist will support inventory and logistics operations at a data center site in Wink, Texas. The position is responsible for maintaining stock levels, receiving and distributing parts, keeping accurate records, and supporting data center technicians and engineers.
The role involves physical work, including lifting materials, assisting with shipments, and working around warehouse and data center equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain inventory levels needed for data center construction and repair operations.
- Manage receiving, inventory control, and distribution of parts.
- Ensure billing related to inventory supply chains is accurate and validated.
- Assemble, address, stamp, and arrange merchandise and materials for shipment.
- Assist with scheduling deliveries and pickups.
- Maintain accurate records of materials entering and leaving the company.
- Support loading and unloading shipments when required.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces.
- Follow safety and quality standards.
- Work with powered equipment such as forklifts or cherry pickers when required.
Qualifications and Requirements
Basic requirements include:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of logistics or relevant experience.
- At least 1 year of experience with shipping and receiving inventory and warehousing practices.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Knowledge of computer hardware components and operating systems.
- Experience with warehouse or inventory management software.
- Familiarity with waybills and shipping procedures.
- Ability to manage work through a ticketing system.
- Ability to coordinate work with a manager.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
The position also requires the ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods and occasionally assist with loading and unloading shipments.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised pay is $24.27 to $42.54 per hour.
The listing mentions:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Mental health support
- Medical advice line
Amazon also states that employees receive these listed support benefits starting on the first day of employment.
Visa Sponsorship and Relocation
Amazon explicitly states that it does not sponsor immigration for this role, including H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas.
The listing states that an eligible candidate who relocates for the position will receive a lump-sum relocation stipend.
Who Should Apply?
This role is suitable for logistics and warehouse professionals with experience in inventory, shipping, receiving, and data center or warehouse environments.
Candidates should be comfortable with physical work, maintaining accurate records, following safety procedures, and working with logistics systems and equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the salary for the Logistics Specialist job?
The advertised pay is $24.27 to $42.54 per hour.
2. Where is the position located?
The role is based in Wink, Texas, USA.
3. What education is required?
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
4. How much experience is required?
Applicants need at least one year of logistics or relevant experience and one year of experience with shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehousing practices.
5. Does Amazon sponsor immigration for this position?
No. The listing explicitly states that Amazon does not sponsor immigration for this role.
6. Is relocation assistance available?
The listing states that a lump-sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for the position.
7. Are weekend shifts required?
The listing states that employees must be available to work on weekend shifts.
8. Is this a full-time position?
Yes. The position is full-time.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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