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# ITAD Associate (Technology Hardware)

- **Company:** UNISTAR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- **Location:** Alpharetta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $41,600.0 - $47,840.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Security, Microprocessors, Network Interface Controllers, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Office, Hardware Testing, Computer Equipment, Network Server, Cisco
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=83ab6f7d0eab4953

## About the Role

We are looking for someone who works with a sense of urgency, pays close attention to detail, and thrives in a team-first environment., * Technical Aptitude: Strong familiarity with personal, corporate, and enterprise IT hardware (Dell, HPE, Cisco, Lenovo, etc.).

 * Experience: Prior experience in a warehouse, ITAD, electronics recycling, or technical assembly environment is preferred.
 * Detail-Oriented: High level of accuracy when auditing hardware and managing data security procedures-mistakes in these areas cost time and money.
 * Physical Ability: Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and lifting 50+ lbs regularly throughout the day.
 * Work Ethic: Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working with a small team in a fast-paced setting., * Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
 * Computer hardware: 2 years (Required)

## Description

We are seeking a hands-on, reliable ITAD Warehouse Associate who takes pride in maintaining a disciplined, organized, and productive operation. In this role, you will play an active, daily part in processing incoming IT assets-from unloading trucks and auditing equipment to wiping drives, testing hardware, and preparing items for resale or recycling., * Receiving & Processing: Unload inbound equipment from company vehicles and freight deliveries. Stage, organize, and move gear efficiently from receiving to audit and final disposition.

 * Asset Auditing & Identification: Perform detailed hardware audits to identify make, model, configuration, and components. Help sort equipment accurately into:
 * Refurbish & resell
 * Bulk resale
 * Individual "one-off" resale (E-commerce listing experience required)
 * Parts value
 * Recycling
 * Data Security & Drive Eradication: Execute secure data destruction procedures using our software, verify drive wipes, maintain documentation, and adhere to strict chain-of-custody standards. Assist with preparing drives for physical destruction with our R2 vendor when required.
 * Technical Testing & Value Recovery: Perform hands-on testing of laptops, desktops, enterprise servers, networking equipment, and storage systems. Identify salvageable components (RAM, CPUs, drives, NICs) and spot high-value items suitable for individual resale.
 * Warehouse Upkeep & Safety: Keep work areas, aisles, and testing stations clean, organized, and free of hazards. Maintain general inventory control and organization across the facility., * Consistently maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
 * Maintaining zero data security errors through strict adherence to wipe procedures.
 * Producing accurate hardware audits and inventory counts.
 * Working efficiently to help the team maximize asset recovery value.


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