Decommission Operations Specialist, Data Center Operations
AppleSummary Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless. Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here. Infrastructure Services is part of IS&T and the foundation of Apple's global network operations — managing data center equipment and systems to deliver compute, storage, and networking services for teams across Apple, including its internal developer community. From individual facilities to a worldwide network, Infrastructure Services ensures the technology underneath everything works without question. Apple’s Data Center Operations team supports the infrastructure that powers Apple services at scale. As an Decommission Operations Specialist, you’ll work cross functionally to develop and ensure the execution of efficient material end-of-life precesses to include True Waste, asset recycling or resale, consumable materials recycling and media management. You’ll assist with documentation and help train support-level staff all while maintaining a clean, organized, and audit ready work environment. Description This role is ideal for someone eager to develop in the field of logistics. Working under general supervision, the Decommission Operations Specialist helps develop processes and strategies to ensure safe, environmentally conscious, efficient and accurate movement of materials out of our data centers along with ensuring the high level of data protection required by Apple. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or General Studies with relevant coursework; or equivalent job related experience. Experience in warehousing, supply chain, logistics, inventory control or equivalent Ability to lift up to 50 pounds waste high Valid Drivers License Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems Experience with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives Familiarity with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) documentation and operator requirements Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping Clear verbal and written communication skills Ability to follow established procedures and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Foundational understanding of inventory tracking systems or ERP tools Familiarity with True Waste initiatives Experience with Mac OS Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.