Warehouse Lead

About Us

Established in 1992, MFSI Flooring is a proud, family-owned business driven by a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, reliability, and outstanding customer service. Across generations, we have built a reputation as a trusted leader in flooring sales and installation. We are looking for a dedicated, hands-on Warehouse Lead to keep our operations running smoothly, support our expert installation crews, and uphold the high standards our customers rely on every day.

Position Summary

As the Warehouse Lead at MFSI Flooring, you will serve a critical role in the backbone of our daily operations. You will be responsible for overseeing warehouse flow, managing inventory, operating forklifts to load flooring installers, and unloading heavy rolls of carpet and materials from incoming delivery trucks. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-conscious, reliable, and capable of leading by example in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Loading & Unloading: Safely unload incoming carpet, hardwood, tile, and other flooring materials from delivery trucks. Accurately pick, stage, and load materials onto company vehicles and flooring installers' trucks to ensure they are fully prepared for daily jobs.
  • Forklift Operations: Operate a forklift daily to move, stack, and organize heavy pallets, rolls of carpet, and flooring inventory safely and efficiently.
  • Order Picking & Staging: Review daily work orders, accurately pull products, and stage materials for upcoming residential and commercial flooring installations.
  • Inventory Management: Conduct regular inventory counts, track incoming and outgoing stock, maintain an organized warehouse layout, and minimize product damage or loss.
  • Warehouse Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment in compliance with company safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
  • Team Support & Communication: Coordinate closely with project managers, office staff, and flooring installers to resolve material discrepancies or scheduling adjustments quickly.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment (flooring or building materials industry experience is a major plus).
  • Forklift Certification: Proven experience and valid certification (or ability to pass certification) in operating a forklift.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy materials frequently (including heavy rolls of padding 50lbs), stand for extended periods, and perform physical warehouse tasks in various conditions.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage inventory, track paperwork, and multitask in a fast-paced setting.
  • Bilingual Advantage: Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus to effectively communicate with our diverse team of installers and delivery drivers.
  • Work Ethic: A dependable team player who aligns with MFSI Flooring’s core values of reliability, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.

What We Offer

  • Competitive starting pay of $19.00 / hour
  • Opportunity to work with a long-standing, stable, family-owned company
  • A supportive, team-oriented work culture

MFSI Flooring is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a clean drivers record?
  • Are you able to pass a background check?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Materials management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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