Lead Salvage Associate

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. is seeking personnel for the Cockrill Bend-Salvage location to organize the department and meet production goals.

The role involves directing daily activities, training staff, and ensuring safety and order in operations. Responsibilities include coordinating tasks, communicating issues to supervisors, and maintaining productivity while adhering to policies and attendance requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree not mandatory.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions for preparing and displaying saleable goods.
• Must be a team player and get along with others.
• Forklift Certification required.
• One year of experience in an industrial setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of employees in the assigned department as instructed by supervisor/manager.
• Assist in training new and other employees as needed.
• Assist and report productivity of each employee.
• Provide feedback on clients and transitional employees.
• Communicate problems or needs of employees to the supervisor/manager.
• Assist in ensuring production goals are met.
• Assist in assigning work to best utilize each person’s skills.
• Provide encouragement and enthusiasm to employees to increase production output.
• Follow emergency and safety procedures as outlined in Goodwill’s policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow company policies and procedures, and legal requirements at all times.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance as defined by attendance policy.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Follow verbal and written instructions

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

One year industrial experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide the most consistent organization of the department and meet assigned production goals.

Job Location

Cockrill Bend-Salvage

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide the most consistent organization of the department and meet assigned production goals.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Assist in directing the daily activities of employees in assigned department as established and instructed by supervisor/manager.
• Assist in training to new and other employees as needed.
• 3. Assist and report productivity of each employee.
• 4. Provide feedback on clients and transitional employees.
• 5. Communicate any problems or needs of employees to the supervisor/manager
• 6. Assist in ensuring production goals are met.
• 7. Assist in assigning work so as to best utilize each person’s skills and prepare them for positions in competitive industry.
• 8. Providing encouragement and enthusiasm to employees in an effort to increase their production output.
• 9. Follow emergency and safety procedures as outlined in Goodwill’s policies.
• 10. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• 11. Be knowledgeable of and follow company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.
• 12. Regular, reliable attendance, as defined in Goodwill’s attendance policy.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills including ability to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions for preparing and displaying saleable goods.
• Able to get along well with others and must be a team player.

Certifications and Licenses

• Forklift Certification required

Preferred Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills / Certifications & License:

• One (1) year of experience in an industrial setting is preferred.