Warehouse Associate
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee
Apply to this job Nashville, TN Until 10/7/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description
Job Location
Berry Rd SalvageJob Summary:
The Warehouse Associate may be assigned to multiple areas of the operation that include warehouse, salvage, and recycling operations. The associate as directed maybe assigned to load and unload trailers, label and wrap product shipments, assist with material handling of textiles, hard goods, and furniture. The associate may also be assigned to sort, prepare material for salvage sales, move pallets of material using material handling equipment and operate tipping equipment.Job Description
Essential Functions
- Must be able to read and do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
- Ability to follow verbal instructions and to work as a team member.
- Must have the ability to lift or carry loads weighing over 50 pounds continuously.
- Must have knowledge of proper methods of lifting, pushing, and pulling materials.
- Must able to able to use a pallet-jack to move containers on to trucks for shipment.
- Sort product into categories for Salvage or for Recycling.
- Grade donations to determine if the items are salvage, recycling disposal.
- Weigh containers and keep documentation of processed salvage materials.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Must be able to learn the techniques of the job from short demonstration up to and including one month.
- Be knowledgeable of and follow company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.
- Regular, reliable attendance, as defined in Goodwill's attendance policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Skills:
Education
- No education requirements.
Experience
- No experience necessary.
About this role
Summary
Assist with salvage, recycling, and warehouse operations, including material handling and equipment use.
Job title
Warehouse Associate
Experience level
entry level
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
recycling
Location requirements
Nashville, TN; on-site work only
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
readingmathteamworklift over 50 poundsmaterial handling
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
material handlingsalvagerecyclingwarehouse operationsequipment operation
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Nashville, TN, USA
On-site City