HIRING DAY
HIRING DAY

Metro Atlanta McDonald’s looking to hire 1,500 workers Wednesday

McDonald's is making a well-publicized push to hire 50,000 workers nationwide on Tuesday. Most of the jobs pay the $7.25-an-hour federal minimum wage.
McDonald's is making a well-publicized push to hire 50,000 workers nationwide on Tuesday. Most of the jobs pay the $7.25-an-hour federal minimum wage.
By Ben Brasch
June 11, 2019

Metro Atlanta’s more than 250 McDonald’s locations are seeking to fill 1,500 positions Wednesday.

The stores are looking for everything from cooks to general managers, said Jennifer Jones, a spokeswoman with a public relations firm that represents all McDonald’s in metro Atlanta.

Participating locations stretch from Elijay to Peachtree City and Rome to Athens.

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Many industries with seasonal and youth workers are susceptible to employee shake-ups during summer.

The McDonald's locations will have applications ready. But those interested can bring a filled-out application with a resume and contact information for references.

Applicants may be interviewed on the spot.

The hiring campaign will run from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Those who can't attend can apply online.

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