Goodwill Hiring Event in September, Fort Oglethorpe location

Explore New Career Opportunities at Goodwill’s Fort Oglethorpe Hiring Event This September



The Goodwill Opportunity Center in East Brainerd will host two hiring events this month to recruit full-time team members for Goodwill’s area stores, donation centers, and distribution center. The hiring events will be held on Wednesday, September 17, and Monday, September 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Goodwill Opportunity Center – East Brainerd is located at 7601 East Brainerd Road, next to the Goodwill store.


Employment opportunities are available throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, and include store and distribution center management, shift lead, store associate, donation attendant, material handler and CDL-A truck driver roles. Goodwill will also be hiring for several positions at their soon-to-be-opened new store and donation center located on Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe.


Job seekers are invited to attend either event to learn more about available positions, meet with hiring managers, and apply and interview on-site. Goodwill offers competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a mission-driven workplace focused on empowering individuals through employment.


Goodwill Opportunity Centers offer free career services, including career assessments, job search support, employment readiness assistance, digital skills training, financial and nutritional education and resume and interview preparation.


Visit www.goodwillchatt.org/careers to learn more. For questions, call the Goodwill Opportunity Center – East Brainerd at (423) 757-9527.

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