Warehouse Tech Lead (VAS)

Panduit Corp.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous time off

401(k) match

Air-conditioned workspace

Healthcare options

Job summary

Panduit is seeking a Warehouse Tech Lead to manage Value-Added Services operations, including cable processing, kitting, relabeling, and customer-specific packaging. You will guide daily team activities, ensure quality and productivity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in warehouse roles, PIT experience, and familiarity with ERP systems. This on-site role in Indiana offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership of daily warehouse activities and teams.
• Experience with value-added services like cable processing, kitting and relabeling.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and MS Office.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• PIT operation across various forklift types and order pickers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping and VAS operations to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Manage inventory, receiving, restocks, cycle counts and packaging.
• Operate PIT equipment to load/unload and move goods safely.
• Train and develop staff, directing daily workloads toward KPI targets.
• Identify issues, reduce waste, and implement process improvements.
• Back up Warehouse Supervisor and coordinate daily work activities.

Skills

PIT operation experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Inventory control

ERP knowledge (Oracle/SAP)

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

SAP

RF units

Job description

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements.

Join us as a Warehouse Tech Lead (VAS) and help drive efficiency, quality, and customer-focused value-added operations! As a Warehouse Tech Lead (VAS), you'll oversee the efficient flow of Value-Added Services (VAS) operations, including cable processing, kitting, relabeling, and customer-specific packaging activities. You'll ensure quality, productivity, and timely order completion while leading daily team activities, identifying process improvements, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You'll serve as a working lead and may step in as Warehouse Supervisor when needed.

What You Will Do

• Oversee shipping and VAS operations, ensuring timely, accurate order fulfillment and customer-specific product configurations.
• Manage inventory and VAS activities including receiving, restocks, put-aways, cycle counts, cable cutting, kitting, relabeling, and customer-specific packaging.
• Load and unload trucks and containers efficiently using powered industrial trucks (PIT), including order pickers, sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks.
• Train and develop employees while directing daily team workloads and working alongside the team to achieve operational goals and KPI targets.
• Analyze warehouse and VAS processes to identify workplace issues, eliminate waste, and implement corrective actions that improve efficiency and productivity.
• Pick, pack, and complete customer and internal orders using RF units while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain quality and housekeeping standards by ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Propose and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and waste elimination efforts.
• Act as backup to the Warehouse Supervisor, coordinating order processing, directing daily work activities, and supporting operational priorities.
• Handle order activity operations, including Oracle release and Transportation Management.
• Support administrative tasks such as storeroom control, recycling, space management, and processing raw material receipts in Oracle.

What You Will Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of warehouse or distribution experience, including experience leading daily work activities; 1+ years of PIT experience preferred.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT), including order pickers, sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and Value-Added Services such as cable processing, kitting, relabeling, or customer-specific packaging preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify operational issues and recommend process improvements.
• Physical fitness: Lift up to 50 lbs., stand, handle, and reach at torso level for a majority of the day.
• Comfortable with heights.
• Comfortable with basic computer and keyboard functions.
• Reliable transportation and excellent punctuality.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Wages starting at $23/hr for Warehouse Tech Leads!
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Work in Comfort: Stay cool and focused with an air-conditioned workspace designed for productivity and comfort.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Options: Choose from multiple healthcare plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield to find the coverage that works for you.

We believe great ideas thrive when every voice is welcomed, valued, and empowered.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where inclusion, belonging, and accountability are woven into everything we do.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

We focus on solving problems and achieving success through our comprehensive infrastructure portfolios, helping organizations navigate digital, electrical, and workforce transformations for sustainable growth.

As a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, we operate from our headquarters in Tinley Park, Ill., USA, and across 112 worldwide locations.

We drive innovation through strategic R&D investments and breakthrough product development while providing seamless global support and service.

Since 1955, our commitment to our customers has remained constant, and is guided by our cultural beliefs – Earn Trust, Be Focused, Own Results, Think Differently, Collaborate, and Simplify.

Together, we create exceptional solutions that support our customers’ businesses in a way that's good for them and good for the world.

At Panduit, we’re making the connections that matter.