Manufacturing Laborer Jobs in Texas
Manufacturing Laborer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in petrochemical processing, automotive assembly, food and beverage production, and aerospace component manufacturing, with openings at every level from entry-level general labor through senior production technician. Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth account for the heaviest hiring volume, anchored by large operations from employers like Valero Energy, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, and Tyson Foods. The most in-demand specialties include chemical plant support, vehicle assembly line work, and warehouse-integrated production roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Requisition ID: 184393
Position Summary
Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.
Experience Level
Entry
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
- Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew.
- Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
- Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
- Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies.
- Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.
Qualifications
- Experience as HRSG Laborer in a Power Plant / Industrial setting
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
- Must have required tools.
- May require U.S. Driver License.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
- Ability to pass fit for duty testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 184393
Position Summary
Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.
Experience Level
Entry
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist craftsman in setting up work as required.
- Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew.
- Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
- Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
- Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies.
- Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.
Qualifications
- Experience as HRSG Laborer in a Power Plant / Industrial setting
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
- Must have required tools.
- May require U.S. Driver License.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
- Ability to pass fit for duty testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Manufacturing Laborer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Primoris Services Corporation8
- Republic Services7
- CEMEX3
- Prestonwood Landscape Services3
- Rinker Materials2
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials5
- Waste Management & Environmental Services4
- Transportation & Logistics3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Distribution & Wholesale1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing laborer jobs across Texas.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout an eight-hour shift
- High school diploma or GED equivalent accepted by most Texas manufacturing employers
- Forklift operator certification or willingness to obtain one within 90 days of hire
- Familiarity with lockout/tagout and OSHA 10 safety procedures in an industrial setting
- Availability for rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and mandatory overtime periods
- Basic mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools and power equipment on a production floor
Manufacturing Laborer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing laborer in Texas?
Most manufacturing laborer positions in Texas require a high school diploma or GED and no prior manufacturing experience to start. Texas does not issue a state license specifically for general manufacturing laborers, but employers across Houston, San Antonio, and the DFW Metroplex commonly require OSHA 10 certification before or shortly after hire. Forklift certification through a Texas-approved trainer also strengthens your application significantly and is often completed on the job.
Which companies hire manufacturing laborers in Texas?
Employers hiring manufacturing laborers in Texas right now include Primoris Services Corporation, Republic Services, and CEMEX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast, automotive assembly operations in the San Antonio corridor, and large food processing facilities across the state means hiring is consistent year-round across multiple industries.
Which Texas cities have the most manufacturing laborer jobs?
Winnie, Houston, and Odessa have the most manufacturing laborer openings in Texas. Houston's density of refining, chemical, and energy-sector plants drives the bulk of the volume, while San Antonio's Toyota assembly plant and growing logistics corridor anchor demand in the south, and the DFW Metroplex supports a wide mix of food processing, electronics assembly, and aerospace supplier roles.
Are there remote manufacturing laborer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing laborer work is by nature hands-on and tied to a physical production floor, warehouse, or plant site. About 3% of manufacturing laborer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in quality documentation, production scheduling support, or inventory coordination rather than floor labor work.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing laborer in Texas with little or no experience?
Applying directly to entry-level production associate or general laborer postings at large Texas plant operators is the most realistic first step. Employers like Valero, Tyson Foods, and Toyota's San Antonio facility regularly hire candidates with no prior manufacturing background through structured on-the-job training programs. Community colleges such as San Jacinto College and Austin Community College offer short-term industrial technology certificates that give candidates an edge. Moving from adjacent roles like warehouse associate, material handler, or facilities maintenance worker is also a common pathway into production floor positions.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing laborer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to manufacturing laborer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.
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