Goodwill To Host Hiring Events At Newly-Expanded Opportunity Center

Goodwill will host hiring events at their newly-expanded Opportunity Center in East Brainerd on Thursday, Oct. 31 and Thursday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Goodwill Opportunity Center is located at 7601 East Brainerd Road, Suite 121, next to the Goodwill store and Donation Xpress location.


The hiring events are in partnership with Schnellecke Logistics. Schnellecke is hiring forklift operators.

“We are excited to partner with Schnellecke Logistics for these upcoming hiring events,” said Ben Salser, Goodwill Opportunity Center – East Brainerd Manager. “In addition to frequent hiring opportunities like these, our center offers free career services to anyone in the community.”



Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area has helped people receive the training and support they need to find competitive jobs in our community. Goodwill Opportunity Centers are located in East Brainerd, Chattanooga and Dalton. Free services offered at Goodwill Opportunity Centers include career assessments, career and job search support, employment readiness assistance, digital skills training, financial and nutritional education, on-site job coaching, resume and interview preparation and access to on-site resource and career fairs.


Revenue from the sale of goods at Goodwill’s 16 area stores, remains local and funds employment and training programs to help people in the community overcome barriers to advance their careers.


Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area provides education, training and employment for people in a 23-county region in Tennessee and Georgia. Visit www.goodwillchatt.org to learn more. For questions about the Schnellecke Logistics hiring events, email usa.info@schnellecke.com.


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