{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d65749efb8f44cd37fc2c7e2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d65749efb8f44cd37fc2c7e2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d65749efb8f44cd37fc2c7e2","title":"Processor Salvage","description":"Who is Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area?\n\nSince 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.\n\nIndividuals with barriers to employment get help securing meaningful jobs.\nDonors see a social return for their donations - helping people secure work and keeping unwanted items out of landfills.\nShoppers get great prices on the goods they want, and in the process, give a hand up to people in their community.\n\nHow 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.\n\nWhy should you join Chattanooga Goodwill?\n\nFriendly work environment with co-workers who appreciate working with each other.\nEmployee discount.\n401K and Roth retirement plans with matching contribution after eligibility.\nSkills and development opportunities.\nFor Full-time employees:\nDental and vision insurance - Company Paid for employee.\nBasic life insurance – 1.5 times salary, Company Paid for employee.\nPrimary Care through TextCare- Company Paid for household.\nVoluntary Benefits such as Term life Insurance, Disability Insurances, and ID Theft\nMedical Insurance and Health Savings Account\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Potential of up to three weeks during the first year\n\nWhat will a Processor Salvage do?\n\nPOSITION PURPOSE\n\nAt 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.\n\nJOB FUNCTIONS\n\nThrough words and actions support Chattanooga Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values; furthermore, actions and decisions will align with organizational guiding principles.\nMaintain confidentiality concerning agency, employees, and participants. Violation of confidentiality may result in termination.\nResponsible for baling designated credential categories such as: textiles, linens, soft toys and cardboard.\nResponsible for sorting designated credentials categories such as: paired and single shoes, books, electronics, and other miscellaneous items.\nResponsible for accurately sorting and stacking computer monitors, CPUs, keyboards, and other computer materials.\nResponsible for meeting daily production goals for categories being processed.\nEnsure all bales, salvage gaylords, and palletized categories are clearly labeled with the correct category and weight.\nMaintain daily production reports.\nWear and properly maintain and care for all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) issued by Goodwill.\nMaintain a clean and safe work environment.\nAssist other department members in performing departmental duties.\nMaintain attendance and punctuality to ensure the department operates efficiently and cost-effectively.\nBe able to work and assist in any salvage station (e.g., shoes, Dell, vertical baler, horizontal baler).\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nKEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE\n\nMust be able to read, write, and do simple math, listening, and speaking.\nAbility to use tape measure, scales, and other equipment.\nKnowledge of and ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.\nHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.\nForklift experience a plus.\n\nDIRECT REPORTS\n\nNone\n\nHow do we do this?\n\nWe value and respect the inherent dignity and worth of people.\nWe value truth, set high standards, and keep our promises.\nContinuous Improvement.\nTeamwork.\nWe respect open and honest communication.\nWe value a culture of innovation, learning, and development through social enterprise.\nWe honor the resources entrusted to us with responsibility and care.\n\nWe invite you to apply to become a part of our friendly, hardworking, and caring group of dedicated employees.\n\nWe 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.","company":"Goodwill","rawCompany":"goodwill","city":"Chattanooga","state":"TN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T17:37:40.450Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7065.00","title":"Stockers and Order Fillers","slug":"stockers-and-order-fillers"},{"code":"53-7062.04","title":"Recycling and Reclamation Workers","slug":"recycling-and-reclamation-workers"},{"code":"43-5071.00","title":"Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks","slug":"shipping-receiving-and-inventory-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"459510","title":"Used Merchandise Retailers","slug":"used-merchandise-retailers"},{"code":"562920","title":"Materials Recovery Facilities","slug":"materials-recovery-facilities"},{"code":"455219","title":"All Other General Merchandise Retailers","slug":"all-other-general-merchandise-retailers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Processor Salvage","description":"Who is Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area?\n\nSince 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.\n\nIndividuals with barriers to employment get help securing meaningful jobs.\nDonors see a social return for their donations - helping people secure work and keeping unwanted items out of landfills.\nShoppers get great prices on the goods they want, and in the process, give a hand up to people in their community.\n\nHow do we accomplish our mission? 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