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Weekend Relief Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Mill Relief Operator

Beverly, WV · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Relief Operator BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Shift: Various AHF Products has a job ... Must be willing to work required overtime, working weekends if necessary * Complete all work ...

Mill Relief Operator

Beverly, WV · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Relief Operator BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Shift: Various AHF Products has a job ... Must be willing to work required overtime, working weekends if necessary * Complete all work ...

Mill Relief Operator

Beverly, WV · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Relief Operator BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Shift: Various AHF Products has a job ... Must be willing to work required overtime, working weekends if necessary * Complete all work ...

Preloader & Relief Operator

Chester, SC · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Preloader & Relief Operator Why consider a career at MLC? MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of ... Willingness to work shift work and work some weekends. * Abilities: Must be able to climb ladders ...

General Relief Operator (1st Shift)

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

Schedule: 2.2.3 (and 2 weekends/month) * Hours: 7am- 7:30pm ( Flexible pending business needs) Description of Role: The General Relief Operator is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the ...

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As a member of the Operations team, the Rotating Relief Operator should possess the desire and ... weekends and holidays, is a must! The ideal candidate for this role excels in a fast-paced ...

Provide relief for the line personnel in emergency situations. * Train new operators as necessary ... Ability to work Holidays, Weekends and Overtime * Good attendance is important to our team Vitro.

JOB SUMMARY DFA/Kemps has immediate job openings for well-versed culture relief operators to ... Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and ...

Temporary Relief Operator

White Marsh, MD

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Able to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice ... Experience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experience * Experience with SAP and/or ...

Able to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice ... Experience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experience * Experience with SAP and/or ...

Temporary Relief Operator

White Marsh, MD · On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Able to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice ... Experience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experience * Experience with SAP and/or ...

Temporary Relief Operator

White Marsh, MD

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Able to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice ... Experience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experience * Experience with SAP and/or ...

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How much do weekend relief operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend relief operator in the United States is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities and work schedule of a Weekend Relief Operator?

As a Weekend Relief Operator, you are primarily responsible for monitoring and maintaining equipment operations during weekend shifts, ensuring production runs smoothly in the absence of regular weekday staff. Your duties may include performing routine inspections, troubleshooting minor issues, recording operational data, and communicating any concerns to full-time operators or supervisors. The work schedule often involves 12-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, with potential opportunities for overtime or covering additional shifts as needed. This role frequently requires independent problem-solving and collaboration with other relief operators or on-call maintenance teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Relief Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Relief Operator, you need a solid understanding of plant operations, equipment monitoring, and safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with control systems, SCADA software, and maintenance management systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient operation during weekend shifts, minimizing downtime and maintaining production standards.

What are Weekend Relief Operators?

Weekend Relief Operators are employees who fill in for regular staff during weekends, ensuring continuous operation of equipment, machinery, or facilities. Their primary role is to maintain productivity and handle any issues that arise while full-time operators are off-duty. They may work in industries such as manufacturing, utilities, or broadcasting, performing tasks like monitoring systems, troubleshooting problems, and conducting routine maintenance. Weekend Relief Operators are essential for businesses that require 24/7 operations and cannot afford downtime.
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$29/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Summary

The Nutritional Relief Operator performs various sanitation duties and ensures that product is processed and packaged correctly and in a timely manner. This requires a wide range of knowledge and skills, many of which can be learned on the job. This position reports directly to the CY/NUT Supervisor. May also receive direction from Process Supervisors or other department management personnel as required. When covering for a NUT Operator, the daily work schedule will be from 6pm to 6am. When no replacement is needed, the daily work schedule will be M-F 6pm-2am unless otherwise directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned depending upon operational needs

The processing and packaging of food products requires flexibility on the part of all personnel as operations change depending upon the needs of the customer.  This will require a Nutritional Relief Operator to train and work on all equipment in the department on a periodic basis in order to ensure customer requirements are met in a timely manner. 

  • Perform sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas.
  • Monitor quality assurance controls during the production process. For example, product analysis, weight checks, and code date verifications are performed on a routine basis to ensure the customer receives a quality product. The Nutritional Operator also monitors other quality assurance controls.
  • Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information.
  • Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies.
  • Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Inspect infrastructure and equipment and notify management when maintenance is required.
  • Assist in trouble-shooting of equipment and process problems.
  • Communicate and interact with other employees, customers, and management personnel in a respectful and effective manner.
  • Learn and operate all equipment in the Nutritional Yeast Department. Cover open shifts as scheduled.  Overtime may be required.
  • Work non-routine hours and follow a changing weekly schedule.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to follow instructions, learn and ask questions.
  • Ability to accurately report process data and maintain process records.
  • Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills.
  • Good people skills.
  • Ability to manage time and plan ahead.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes preferred.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Education

High school diploma or 3 years experience in similar position.

Work Schedule

  • Before the end of every week, the CY/NUT Lead Supervisor or Packaging Superintendent will provide a work schedule for the next week for replacement coverage which is known at that time and for working in the regular (non-replacement) position of CY/NUT relief operator.
  • In addition, this position will respond for replacement coverage on a 36-hour call-in basis. If given 36 hours or more advance notice of the need for the CY/NUT relief operator; the employee is required to work.  If given less than 36 hours advance notice, the CY/NUT Relief Operator will have the right to refuse the request.
  • The CY/NUT Relief Operator will also have the right to reserve 13 weekends per year when he will not have to report to work. These weekends must be reserved 2 months in advance.

Environmental, Safety, Quality, and Legal Requirements

Understand and follow all environmental, safety, quality, and legal regulations for the area in which they work.

Language Skills

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Write simple correspondence.  Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Perform basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).  Perform simple mathematical analysis using the units of money, weight, volume, and distance. 

Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense and be able to follow supervisory instruction and plant policies and procedures.  Solve standardized problems with few or no variables.  Use learned experience to solve more detailed and complex problems.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Ability to be forklift certified required.

Ability to wear respiratory protection.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particulates; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; and extreme heat.  The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Facial Hair Policy

Employees working in this position will be required to follow Red Star Yeast’s facial hair policy.  This is due to requirement of this position to wear respiratory protection.