Goodwill Opportunity Center - East Brainerd To Host Schneider Trucking Hiring Event

  • Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Goodwill Opportunity Center – East Brainerd offers free career services and is located next to the Goodwill Store and Donation Xpress Center
Goodwill Opportunity Center – East Brainerd offers free career services and is located next to the Goodwill Store and Donation Xpress Center
Goodwill will host a two-day hiring event at the Goodwill Opportunity Center in East Brainerd on Tuesday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 26, from 9 a.m.-1:30 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 event is in partnership with Schneider Trucking, which is recruiting for regional truck-driving positions. The roles offer weekly home time and a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Open interviews will be held during the hiring event. A demo fleet truck will be available for viewing. 
 
“In addition to frequent hiring opportunities like these, our center offers free career services like resume development and job search support to anyone in the community,” said Ben Salser, Goodwill Opportunity Center – East Brainerd manager. 
 
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, call the Goodwill Opportunity Center – East Brainerd at 423-757-9527 or email them at bens@goodwillchatt.org.
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