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Weekend Operator Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Weekly pay while working for Malone Shift : 1st and 2nd shift options Must be available to work overtime, as well as occasional/mandatory weekends Machine Operator Summary: This role involves ...

Machine Operator

Pooler, GA · On-site

$19 - $21.47/hr

Weekly pay while working for Malone Shift : 1st and 2nd shift options Must be available to work overtime, as well as occasional/mandatory weekends Machine Operator Summary: This role involves ...

Are you looking for a Forklift operating position? Qualified Staffing - Calhoun is seeking for ... Weekends (7:00a-7:00p) Friday through Sunday Pay: * 1st, $17 * Weekend, $18.88 Responsibilities:

Overtime and weekends are mandatory Job Summary We are hiring experienced Stand-Up Forklift Operators / Stackers for a cold storage facility in Cartersville, GA. The ideal candidate will have at ...

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How much do weekend operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend operator in Georgia is $17.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend operator?

A Weekend Operator is responsible for overseeing operations during weekends, ensuring that equipment, processes, or services run smoothly. Duties may include monitoring machinery, troubleshooting issues, maintaining production schedules, or handling customer inquiries, depending on the industry. This role is common in manufacturing, customer support, and facilities management. Weekend Operators are essential for maintaining business continuity outside standard work hours.

What does a weekend operator do?

Weekend Operators typically work during weekend shifts, which may include day, evening, or overnight hours depending on the facility’s operational needs. While teams may be smaller on weekends, collaboration remains essential, often involving close coordination with other operators, supervisors, and sometimes remote support staff. Operators are expected to be proactive in communicating equipment status and promptly addressing any issues that arise. This environment fosters independence as well as teamwork, and employers often provide structured handoff procedures to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend operator?

To thrive as a Weekend Operator, you need strong operational skills, attention to detail, and prior experience in facility, manufacturing, or machinery operations, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with control systems, safety protocols, and specific industry certifications such as forklift operation or OSHA training may be necessary. Excellent time management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication make candidates stand out in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operations during weekend shifts when staffing and supervisory resources may be limited.

What are the most commonly searched types of Operator jobs in Georgia?

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Infographic showing various Weekend Operator job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 50% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,723 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Forklift Operator (Weekends)

Perry Ellis International - Distribution

Dublin, GA • On-site

$14.50 - $17/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 hours ago


Job description

Company Overview

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

SUMMARY

Use forklifts or other motorized equipment to load and move pallets of merchandise from one area of the warehouse to another. Weekend Shift Saturday, Sunday, Monday 6 am - 6:45 pm (12-hour shift, 36 hour work week).

This can be done while receiving goods from containers, pulling goods from racks needed for orders, or loading goods into trucks in the shipping area. Under the direction of a warehouse manager, supervisor, or lead, may be assigned to any warehouse activity as business needs dictate, including rework, picking, packing, receiving, and shipping functions.

This position is located in Dublin, GA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates forklift equipment and other motorized equipment, as required
Load, unload, and move merchandise onto or from pallets, shelves, racks, trucks, etc with equipment or manually.
Convey materials from storage or the worksite to a designated area using a forklift
Be certified for use of equipment.
Uses RF scanners to identify merchandise, uses correct PkMS functions, and performs crosschecks, as needed
Crosscheck that correct merchandise from the correct location is chosen
Operate equipment in a safe manner following safety guidelines

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Basic Reading/Mathematical Computation Skills
Ability and knowledge on the use of hand tools and RF scanners
Ability to use a computer and learn to use correctly PkMS warehouse management system
Be licensed to operate equipment
Attention to detail and quality of work
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
Knowledge of basic warehouse procedures
Ability to cross-train in different warehouse activities
Knowledge of safety procedures in the use of the equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the normal demands of any job, such as sitting, standing, reaching with arms and hands, walking, talking and hearing.
Position requires the ability to lift boxes of around 25 pounds each.
Activities of this job require working overtime often, and especially long hours at month-end
Ability to stand all day long or operate equipment all day long
Ability to lift and stack/unstack cartons onto or from pallets.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The warehouse environment can be quite noisy, and warm with no air conditioning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of one year in a warehouse environment operating forklift equipment.

High school diploma or equivalent

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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