Logistics Technician

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · Osaka, Osaka, Japan · Logistics Technician

This role is for a Logistics Technician responsible for physical operations in Microsoft's data centers, including receiving, staging, packing, shipping equipment, inventory management, and supervising server rack deliveries. The role also involves destroying storage media and improving site safety and efficiency. It requires business-level Japanese and English, basic computer skills, and the ability to perform physical labor.

What you'd actually do

  1. Receiving, unpacking, staging, packing, and shipping of server-related equipment (more than 50% of this role involves such physical work).
  2. Inventory and asset management.
  3. Supervising the delivery of server racks.
  4. Destroying large quantities of data bearing devices (e.g., HDD, SSD).
  5. Arranging delivery schedules of server racks and server-related equipment.

Skills

Required

  • Business level Japanese and English (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
  • Basic computer skills (e.g., Outlook/Word/Excel/SharePoint)
  • Able to perform multiple hours of standing work and physical labor
  • Able to flexibly dispatch to multiple data centers across the region
  • Excellent communication skills and teamwork
  • High school graduation or equivalent

Nice to have

  • Experience in logistics, warehouse, and/or the manufacturing industry
  • Experience implementing continual service improvement initiatives
  • Customer-focused mindset and action