Warehouse Team Lead

About FGI Industries: FGI Industries, Inc. is a publicly traded company with U.S. headquarters in East Hanover, NJ. With over 36 years of experience, we are known for innovation, quality, and outstanding customer service. Our product categories include sanitaryware (toilets, sinks, pedestals, toilet seats), bath furniture (vanities, mirrors, cabinets), shower systems, and custom kitchen cabinetry. Visit us at: www.FGI-Industries.com About the Role: This hands-on role supports production, assembly, shipping, and receiving while guiding warehouse employees. You will assign daily work, train associates, monitor progress, and help ensure orders are completed safely, accurately, and on time. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate daily warehouse and assembly activities by assigning work, adjusting priorities, and organizing shift schedules to meet production, quality, and delivery requirements. Assist with pre-shift huddles and shift handoffs to communicate safety topics, staffing updates, workload priorities, and outstanding work. Co-supervise regular and temporary employees, monitor progress, provide day-to-day coaching, and refer attendance, conduct, or performance concerns to management. Train new and existing employees in warehouse procedures, equipment use, order accuracy, inventory handling, and safe work practices; confirm readiness to perform assigned duties. Load and unload trucks; pick, label, pack, palletize, and prepare customer orders accurately and on time. Prepare shipping documentation, coordinate with carriers, and communicate shipment information to customers as needed. Perform cycle counts, replenish inventory, verify bin locations, and investigate shortages, overages, damaged products, and location discrepancies. Operate forklifts, reach trucks, and other warehouse equipment safely, and complete routine equipment and work-area inspections. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse by enforcing company policies, safety standards, and housekeeping procedures and promptly reporting hazards or maintenance needs. Monitor productivity, order accuracy, service levels, and workflow; resolve routine operational issues and recommend process improvements. Ensure materials, tools, labels, and supplies are available to support daily workload and minimize downtime. Maintain accurate warehouse records and system transactions, and keep management informed of delays, staffing needs, inventory discrepancies, and operational concerns. Qualifications & Skills: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 3+ years of warehouse or distribution experience and 2+ years of team lead, employee training, or work coordination experience. Reach truck and forklift operating experience required. Ability to organize priorities, guide associates, and resolve routine issues while performing hands-on warehouse duties. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred. Strong attention to detail, work ethic, punctuality, and reliable attendance. Strong verbal communication in English and ability to read English labels and documents. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and stand or walk throughout the shift, including bending and climbing as required. What We Offer: Competitive pay with progressive raises in year one Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off including 3 weeks vacation in the first year Personal, sick, and holiday time Employee assistance programs Supportive and collaborative environment Events and team engagement opportunities Free onsite parking Join a small, dedicated team that values hard work, mutual respect, and personal growth! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Forklift Operator: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Baytown, TX 77523 (Required) Work Location: In person

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