Logistics Technician

As Microsoft Circular Center Logistics Technician, you will perform destruction of data bearing device (DBD) destruction per policies and procedures, and also harvest and test parts from decommissioned devices. You will also oversee any third party DBD destruction processes. In addition you will handle inventory cycle audits, execute inbound/outbound deliveries and document these deliveries. This role is based 100% onsite within our Data Centers in the North Western suburbs of Sydney.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I CC DIAT, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 data centers in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.  Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

• Leverage process knowledge and best judgment to complete tasks with minimal direct supervision.
• Maintain a strong focus to understand the impact of your work when completing tickets and assigned Inventory and Asset Management (IAM) tasks.
• Maintain and steward up-to-date and accurate logical information within various inventory management systems (e.g., configuration management databases, asset management repositories).
• Ensure detailed physical inventory tracking and staging.
• Follow all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Microsoft policies as necessary. 
• Harvest parts and components from assets per operational procedures and instructions
• Test parts and components per operational procedures and instructions.
• Embody our culture and values

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or TAFE  AND 1+ year(s) industry work experience within warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment, inventory management, retail, warehouse management, cycle counts an understanding of IT parts (motherboards, RAM, CPU etc) or a related field.
  • OR equivalent industry work experience.

Background Check Requirements: 

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of Australian Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements. This includes verification of a current Australian Passport
• NV1/2, PV Clearance Assessment: This position may require an enhanced background check conducted through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

Whilst not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

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

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.