Production Worker Jobs in Houston, TX

A Production Worker in the manufacturing industry operates and maintains equipment in a factory or warehouse and assembles items for further production or distribution. They have responsibilities such as loading raw materials into the production machines, checking products for quality on the production line, and packaging finished products. They may also be responsible for ensuring that the production line is running smoothly and efficiently, organizing and cleaning the production area, and adhering to all safety regulations. They may also be involved in maintaining records of production outputs and machine conditions.

Essential skills for a Production Worker include manual dexterity, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent attention to detail, and good physical stamina. They should also be familiar with the operation of industrial equipment and machinery, and they should have good problem-solving and communication skills. In terms of certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some positions may require a certification in a relevant field or specific training in the operation of certain types of machinery. Prior roles that could lead to a position as a Production Worker might include Warehouse Associate, Assembly Line Worker, or Machine Operator.

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Machine Operator - Plasma/Water Jet

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago

About Olympic Steel: Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several...

Manual Machinist (Night Shift)

  • Stafford, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Stafford, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

Manual Machinist (Night Shift) **Location:** Stafford, TX, United States, 77477 **Company:** Chart Industries **_Ensuring Charts Success_** **_What Will You Do?_** **_Your Physical Work...

Crane Operator (Channelview, TX) - Austin Industrial (CVO) - Maintenance

  • Channelview, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Channelview, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

**Austin Industrial, Inc.** - We seek an experienced Crane Operator based in Channelview, Texas. This position requires all-purpose, Rough Terrain / All Terrain, Single Control Station, Fixed...

Assembly Operators

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

Teamwork: Production Trainers often work as part of a team on an assembly line. Basic Math Skills: Ability to calculate quantities of parts or materials....

Finishing Operator

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

operation groover machine Grooving pipe for 8 hours Runs pipe through machine - pipe is either 20 or 40 in length Pipe is fed into machine from a nearby rack Assist other team members when time allows...

Machine Operator - 77075

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

#Youth25 Essential job functions: - Select and align punch tools. - Identify and select necessary metal and equipment, including mechanical equipment and/or tools. - Retrieve and input the control...

Heavy Equipment Operator - 30761

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

**KINDER MORGAN** Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We are a market leader in each of our businesses - Natural Gas Pipelines, Products...

Manual Lathe Operator

  • Houston, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Job Shop Manual Machinist needed to operate manual lathes. Seeking someone with job shop experience and not someone who has ran just production work....

Blow Mold Operator (Night Shift) $15-$16.5 per hour

  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Title: Blow Mold Operator Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor Classification: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Compensation: $15-16.50 per hour Location: On-Site, Katy, TX Company Overview We...

Machinist ($25-38 per hour) in Stafford, TX

  • Stafford, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Stafford, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 12 hours ago

lathe and milling machines with minimal supervision Adjust holding fixtures, secure workpieces, and select proper speeds and feeds Machining & Material Handling Perform machining operations such as...

Operator - Receiver/Fork Lift (USA)

  • Houston, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 hours ago

Be Part of the Future of Sleep! At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live...

Experience Heavy Equipment Operator - 2334691

  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 17 hours ago

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds...

Fab Machine Operator

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Press Brake Operator at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Four 10s Schedule:...

Nutrition Services, Food Production Worker, Fall 2025

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Comply with safety standards established by the Food Service Department which includes the wearing of safety belts by all food production workers....

Mechanical Assembler (Day Shift)

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a 1st shift detail oriented and reliable Mechanical Assembler responsible for the assembly and testing of enclosed drive gearboxes. This manufacturing role will consist of gear box...

Demographic Data for Houston, TX

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Salary for Production Worker Jobs in Houston, TX

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Highest Education Level

Production Workers in Houston, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.8%
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
6.2%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Workers in Houston, TX
None
41.5%
Less than 1 year
22.5%
2-4 years
21.2%
4-6 years
7.6%
1-2 years
7.2%



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