Warehouse Lead

MSI; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Annual pay raises

Paid time off

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Charitable donation matching

Free tutoring for MSI dependents

Job summary

MSI is seeking a Lead Warehouse Supervisor in Baytown, TX to oversee daily warehouse operations, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires forklift and crane experience, Lean training, and strong communication to manage a team of warehouse staff.

Hourly pay ranges from $21.75 to $24.75 with overtime at 1.5x; new hires typically earn $54,400–$71,000 annually depending on experience and overtime. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with MSI benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising warehouse staff and coordinating daily tasks.
• 1–2 years of supervisor experience preferred and 2+ years in Stone Industry.
• Forklift and crane experience required.
• LEAN/5S/continuous improvement training desired.
• Excellent English communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train warehouse staff; assign tasks and conduct stand‑up meetings.
• Pull slabs and move them using overhead cranes; secure loads for transport.
• Unload slabs with forklifts and ensure safety throughout operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse for daytime tours and high readiness.
• Drive lean improvements to enhance material flow, quality, and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Lean methods

5S training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

IPad

Scanners

Tablets

Job description

Summary

The Lead is directly responsible for supervising warehouse members, conducting floor operations and complying with safety regulations in the warehouse.

Work Hours

Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Compensation

This hourly, non‑exempt position pays from $21.75 to $24.75 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $54,400 and $71,000 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure day‑to‑day tasks are being completed in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for managing warehouse members.
  • Pull Slabs from the warehouse from the Slabs orders provided
  • Move Slabs to loading areas by using overhead cranes
  • Ensure that product is well secured on vehicle/truck and takes all necessary safety measures
  • Unload Slabs from containers using forklifts
  • Conduct floor operations and assigning team members to different areas as required.
  • Lead stand‑up meetings and perform effective shift changeover.
  • Train and certify operators (includes forklift, crane, scissor lift, saw, packing, loading, etc.)
• In charge of maintaining a safety oriented environment.
  • Proactively prevent injuries.
  • Follow and enforce all safety procedures according to the standards.
  • Use problem‑solving tools and collaborate with team members to eliminate safety issues.
• Make sure warehouse area is clean for customer tours during the daytime.
• Use the systems to deliver our customer orders complete and on time.
• Identify process constraints and use lean management techniques to improve material flow, quality, and inventory accuracy.
  • Lead projects and other collaborative continuous improvement activities.
  • Proficiently use problem‑solving tools such as 5S, 5 Why, PDCA, and focus boards.
• Performs additional duties as required and or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Effective use of technology including PC’s, scanners, and tablets (IPad).
• Strong skills in the areas of communication (written/verbal), time management, and problem solving.
  • Ability to learn product, process, and equipment.
  • Ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate warehouse employees.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and delegate appropriately.
• 1‑2 years of supervisor experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Stone Industry.
• Forklift and crane experience.
• High School Education required.
• LEAN, Toyota Production System, Green Belt, 5S, or other continuous improvement training desired.
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills
• Provide high level of customer service
• Good organizational skills

This Role Has The Following Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position.

Benefits:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company‑sponsored 1‑on‑1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k‑12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI:

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state‑of‑the‑art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.