Processor Salvage

Chattanooga Goodwill Industries; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401K/Roth with match

Health insurance

Paid PTO

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is hiring a Processor, Salvage at our Chattanooga facility. You will help process store returns into salvage for the after-retail market.

The role requires reading, basic math, and the ability to operate tape measures and scales. You will bale textiles, cardboard, shoes, electronics, and other items while meeting daily production goals and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. We offer inclusive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and do simple math, listening, and speaking.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily production goals for categories being processed.
• Sort designated credentials such as shoes, books, electronics, and other items.
• Bale textiles, linens, soft toys and cardboard as assigned.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment and wear PPE properly.

Skills

Reading

Basic math

Listening

Speaking

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Tools

Tape measure

Scales

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Warehouse - Chattanooga, TN, Position Type: Full-time, Salary Range: $12.00 - $12.00Hourly, Who is Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area?

Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area helps people transform potential into opportunity! With 17 store locations and a service territory of 23 counties in two states, our timeless social enterprise is a win, win, win for all.

• Individuals with barriers to employment get help securing meaningful jobs.
• Donors see a social return for their donations - helping people secure work and keeping unwanted items out of landfills.
• Shoppers get great prices on the goods they want, and in the process, give a hand up to people in their community.

How do we accomplish our mission?

We provide education and career services as well as on the job training to persons with barriers to employment such as multi-generational poverty, history of incarceration, limited education, and no work experience.

Why should you join Chattanooga Goodwill?

• Friendly work environment with co-workers who appreciate working with each other.
• Employee discount.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching contribution after eligibility.
• Skills and development opportunities.
• For Full-time employees:

• Dental and vision insurance - Company Paid for employee.
• Basic life insurance – 1.5 times salary, Company Paid for employee.
• Primary Care through TextCare- Company Paid for household.
• Voluntary Benefits such as Term life Insurance, Disability Insurances, and ID Theft
• Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Potential of up to three weeks during the first year

What will a Processor Salvage do?

POSITION PURPOSE

At Goodwill, your work as a Processor, Salvage helps transform potential into opportunity. You can make a difference! Goodwill is a rewarding place to work that gives you opportunities to learn and grow through cross training and advancement opportunities. As the salvage processor you will be responsible for processing store returns as salvage to be sold in the after-retail market.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Through words and actions support Chattanooga Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values; furthermore, actions and decisions will align with organizational guiding principles.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning agency, employees, and participants. Violation of confidentiality may result in termination.
• Responsible for baling designated credential categories such as: textiles, linens, soft toys and cardboard.
• Responsible for sorting designated credentials categories such as: paired and single shoes, books, electronics, and other miscellaneous items.
• Responsible for accurately sorting and stacking computer monitors, CPUs, keyboards, and other computer materials.
• Responsible for meeting daily production goals for categories being processed.
• Ensure all bales, salvage gaylords, and palletized categories are clearly labeled with the correct category and weight.
• Maintain daily production reports.
• Wear and properly maintain and care for all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) issued by Goodwill.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist other department members in performing departmental duties.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality to ensure the department operates efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Be able to work and assist in any salvage station (e.g., shoes, Dell, vertical baler, horizontal baler).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to read, write, and do simple math, listening, and speaking.
• Ability to use tape measure, scales, and other equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience a plus.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

How do we do this?

• We value and respect the inherent dignity and worth of people.
• We value truth, set high standards, and keep our promises.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Teamwork.
• We respect open and honest communication.
• We value a culture of innovation, learning, and development through social enterprise.
• We honor the resources entrusted to us with responsibility and care.

We invite you to apply to become a part of our friendly, hardworking, and caring group of dedicated employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants and internal transfers will receive consideration without regard to race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.