Warehouse Clerk / Receiver

The Hope Group, A SunSource Company; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hope Group, A SunSource Company, in Northborough, MA, is seeking a Warehouse Receiving Person to unload inbound freight, verify quantities, and route materials into inventory for our high-volume distribution operations.

The ideal candidate will perform inbound receiving, inventory verification, material handling, data entry in Tribute ERP, labeling, and safety compliance while maintaining receiving records and supporting continual process improvement within our BMS framework.

Responsibilities

• Inbound Receiving – Unload trucks, inspect shipments, verify quantities, and check for damage.
• Inventory Verification – Match packing lists, purchase orders, and system records to ensure accuracy.
• Material Handling – Move product using pallet jacks, forklifts, and store in assigned bin locations.
• System Updates – Enter receiving data into the ERP system (Tribute) and apply proper labeling/barcoding.
• Quality Checks – Report discrepancies, shortages, or damaged goods. Create DMR reports and work with Purchasing to resolve issues.
• Safety Compliance – Follow OSHA and company safety standards at all times. Keep work area and dock organized and safe.
• Maintain receiving documents and files as required.
• Support The Hope Group BMS procedures and work instructions by following established processes and supporting continual improvement.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.

Job description

The Hope Group, A SunSource Company, is New England’s leading provider of fluid power and motion control solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and MROs. The Hope Group has over 100,000 square feet of warehousing, fabrication, and administration facilities to complement its manufacturing capacity. We’re more than a parts distributor. Our customers rely on us to help identify and solve the efficiency and productivity challenges they face.

The Warehouse Receiving Person

This position is responsible for unloading inbound freight, verifying product accuracy, documenting receipts, and ensuring materials are quickly and correctly routed into inventory to support high volume distribution operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inbound Receiving – Unload trucks, inspect shipments, verify quantities, and check for damage.
• Inventory Verification – Match packing lists, purchase orders, and system records to ensure accuracy. Receive customer returns using the CARS system.
• Material Handling – Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment to move product to designated storage locations. Put inventory away in assigned bin locations.
• System Updates – Enter receiving data into the ERP system (Tribute) and apply proper labeling/barcoding.
• Quality Checks – Report discrepancies, shortages, or damaged goods. Using CARS system, create DMR reports and work with Purchasing Team to resolve issues.
• Safety Compliance – Follow OSHA and company safety standards at all times. Keep work area and dock organized and safe.
• Maintain receiving documents and files as required.
• Support The Hope Group Business Management System (BMS) procedures and work instructions by following established processes and supporting their continual improvement.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. We participate in E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.