Receiving Clerk

Garlock Family of Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading technology subsidiary in Houston is seeking a Receiving Clerk to support daily operations in the Shipping & Receiving department. The role involves verifying incoming goods, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with internal teams. Ideal candidates should have experience in shipping/receiving, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to safely operate material handling equipment. This position drives accurate inventory flows and issue resolutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in shipping/receiving preferred.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment; forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify all incoming goods and purchase orders.
• Enter and update receiving information in ERP or related tracking systems.
• Monitor and respond to group email inboxes, communicating promptly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

PC skills - Microsoft Office and ERP systems knowledge

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Summary

The Receiving Clerk supports daily operations within the Shipping & Receiving department by accurately receiving all incoming goods and purchase orders, verifying documentation, and ensuring timely entry of receiving information. This role maintains organized records, monitors and responds to group email inboxes, and communicates proactively with internal colleagues across Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Operations. The Receiving Clerk plays an essential role in ensuring accurate inventory flow, prompt issue resolution, and smooth coordination between warehouse activities and internal stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Receive and verify all incoming goods and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy against documentation before routing materials or information to the appropriate internal departments.
• Accurately enter and update receiving information in ERP or related tracking systems to maintain real‑time inventory and transaction integrity.
• Monitor and respond to group email inboxes, communicating promptly with Shipping, Customer Service, and Operations to support daily workflow and resolve receiving‑related questions.
• Maintain organized receiving areas and documentation, including scanning, filing, and ensuring records are audit‑ready and accessible.
• Own the coordination of all incoming RMAs by verifying receipt, documenting required details, communicating status updates to internal stakeholders, and ensuring timely routing for evaluation or processing.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues to resolve discrepancies, communicate delivery issues, and support smooth hand‑offs between warehouses and other areas.
• Unload and load trucks in a safe manner, utilizing forklift and/or pallet jack.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in shipping/receiving preferred.
• Experience operating material‑handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks); forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, analyze, and follow written instructions.
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• PC skills – Microsoft Office and ERP systems knowledge.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift material up to 35 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work in warehouse conditions subject to seasonal temperature variations.

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.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end‑markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. Actual offers will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.

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