Circular Center Logistics Technician

About the Role

As a Circular Center Logistics Technician at Microsoft, you will play a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services. Your work will contribute to environmental sustainability and optimization within Microsoft's data center operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform destruction of data bearing devices (DBDs) and harvest parts and components of decommissioned devices per procedure.
• Execute incoming/outgoing deliveries and document inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Coordinate security escorts for third-party vendors.
• Initiate warranty claims and process returns on failed equipment.
• Perform cycle audits and data corrections for inventory management.
• Conduct weekly vehicle inspections.
• Apply appropriate customs documentations and standards for outbound packages.
• Notify management about ordering stock shortages.
• Engage in Task Hazard Analysis (THA) consistently for every task.
• Conduct rack movement activities, supporting training on devices and tools.
• Follow established protocols on dealing with unsafe materials.
• Monitor inbound and outbound schedules, escalating deviations.
• Process failed vendor hardware devices using online/other tools for Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) and non-RMA devices.
• Perform manual return processes for non-RMA failed parts.
• Begin performing manual ordering processes of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts.
• Embody Microsoft's culture and values.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma AND 6 months experience or an internship in inventory management, retail, warehouse management, or a related field.
• OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including Microsoft Cloud Background Check and citizenship verification.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May travel up to 25%, typically domestically.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) experience in warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment, IT, and/or logistics.
• Experience operating heavy-load movement equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jacks, chassis lifts) for a large corporation.
• OR equivalent experience.