Production Associate Jobs in Texas
Production Associate jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in food and beverage manufacturing, electronics assembly, and chemical processing facilities at every level from entry-level line workers through senior production technicians. The largest hiring volumes are in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where major employers such as Texas Instruments, Valero Energy, and Tyson Foods maintain significant production operations. The most sought-after specialties include quality control, lean manufacturing, and packaging line operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Production Associates to join our Corrugated facility in Waxahachie, TX! At Georgia-Pacific, we make these boxes for all kinds of industries to help get products where they need to go, safely and efficiently.
Salary:
- $23.34 per hour
- 2nd Shift Differential - Two dollars per hour = $25.34
- 3rd Shift Differential - Two dollars per hour = $25.34
You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
Shift: Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
The first (1-2) weeks of orientation will be on 1st shift (7am - 3pm), then you will be assigned your 2nd OR 3rd shift after your orientation.
Shift hours:
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Starts Monday night)
- Overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed
Physical Location: 5800 N Interstate 35 E
Waxahachie, TX 75165
What You Will Do
- Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
- Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
- Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
- Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
- Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
- Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, or military environment
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
- Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Production Associates to join our Corrugated facility in Waxahachie, TX! At Georgia-Pacific, we make these boxes for all kinds of industries to help get products where they need to go, safely and efficiently.
Salary:
- $23.34 per hour
- 2nd Shift Differential - Two dollars per hour = $25.34
- 3rd Shift Differential - Two dollars per hour = $25.34
You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.
Shift: Only candidates who are flexible and available to work any shift will be considered. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.
The first (1-2) weeks of orientation will be on 1st shift (7am - 3pm), then you will be assigned your 2nd OR 3rd shift after your orientation.
Shift hours:
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Starts Monday night)
- Overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed
Physical Location: 5800 N Interstate 35 E
Waxahachie, TX 75165
What You Will Do
- Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
- Monitor and/or entry into computer control systems
- Troubleshoot equipment to optimize production
- Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of work area
- Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
- Operate and/or work around mobile equipment
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, farming, or military environment
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
- Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Production Associate Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Pilot Travel Centers8
- Walmart6
- Celestica4
- Garver4
- Chatsworth Products3
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail16
- Electronics & Hardware11
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Distribution & Wholesale6
- Manufacturing6
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production associate jobs across Texas.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Texas manufacturing employers
- Prior experience operating production or assembly line equipment preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended shifts in a plant environment
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, or Six Sigma practices
- Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort troubleshooting production equipment issues
- Availability for rotating shifts including nights and weekends at Texas facilities
Production Associate Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production associate in Texas?
Most production associate roles in Texas require a high school diploma or GED and are open to candidates without prior industry experience. Employers in food processing, chemical manufacturing, and electronics assembly typically provide on-the-job training. Earning a forklift operator certification or completing a manufacturing technology certificate through a Texas community college, such as those offered by Houston Community College or San Antonio College, significantly strengthens your application.
Which companies hire production associates in Texas?
Employers hiring production associates in Texas right now include Pilot Travel Centers, Walmart, and Celestica, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast and large food processing corridors in Central Texas means ongoing hiring from both multinational manufacturers and regional producers.
Which Texas cities have the most production associate jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Georgetown have the most production associate openings in Texas. Houston leads due to its massive petrochemical and energy manufacturing base along the Gulf Coast, Dallas-Fort Worth draws volume from electronics, food processing, and logistics-linked assembly operations, and San Antonio benefits from a growing advanced manufacturing sector anchored by large automotive and healthcare product facilities.
Are there remote production associate jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Production associate work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to a physical plant or assembly floor, so remote arrangements are uncommon. About 1% of production associate openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those postings typically involve quality documentation, production scheduling, or inventory coordination duties rather than direct line work.
How can I get hired as a production associate in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to manufacturers that run structured new-hire training programs, such as food processing plants in the San Antonio corridor or electronics assembly facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Temp-to-hire roles through Texas-based staffing agencies that specialize in manufacturing place candidates on the floor immediately. Completing a forklift certification or a short manufacturing technology course at a Texas community college gives applicants a concrete edge over other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to production associate jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to production associate jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the employers that interest you.
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