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Food Machine Operator Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

CNC Machine Operator

Beasley, TX

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Chart even contributes to the food and beverage industry by making some of your favorite carbonated ... The CNC Machine Operator plays a key role in the success of our Header Manufacturing team. If you ...

The Food Production Equipment Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining machinery used in the production and packaging of food products. This role ensures that ...

CNC Machine Operator Lead - 2nd Shift

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

... environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and ... The CNC Machine Operator Lead is responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining CNC ...

CNC Machine Operator Lead - 1st Shift

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

... environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and ... The CNC Machine Operator Lead is responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining CNC ...

CNC Machine Operator Lead - 2nd Shift

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

... environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and ... The CNC Machine Operator Lead is responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining CNC ...

CNC Machine Operator Lead - 1st Shift

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

... environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and ... The CNC Machine Operator Lead is responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining CNC ...

CNC Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

... environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and ... The CNC Machine Operator produces a variety of sheet metal parts, which meet dimensional ...

CNC Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

... environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and ... The CNC Machine Operator produces a variety of sheet metal parts, which meet dimensional ...

CNC Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

... environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and ... The CNC Machine Operator produces a variety of sheet metal parts, which meet dimensional ...

Conversion Operator (UPK)

Houston, TX

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

... seal machines. DESCRIPTION * Ensure all parameters of Safety, Food Safety and Quality are being ... operating procedures. * Perform job roll changes / clear Ensure all parameters of Safety, Food ...

Press Operator (STP)

Houston, TX

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: 1. Machine Operation & Technical Proficiency * Operate and ... Strictly adhere to all FSSC (Food Safety Certification Scheme) guidelines and manufacturing hygiene ...

Operator Assistant (STP)

Houston, TX

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: 1. Machine Operation & Technical Proficiency * Operate and ... Strictly adhere to all FSSC (Food Safety Certification Scheme) guidelines and manufacturing hygiene ...

Extrusion Operator (PFC)

Houston, TX

$16.75 - $21/hr

Is responsible for monitoring defects and machine malfunctions. Follows safety procedures and ... Ensure all parameters of Safety, Food Safety and Quality are comply to minimize workplace hazards.

This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement! What You Will Do: * Setting up and pre-running the equipment to ensure proper production start-up.

This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement! What You Will Do: * Setting up and pre-running equipment to ensure proper production startup.

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How much do food machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for food machine operator in Houston, TX is $17.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Machine Operator vs Food Production Worker?

AspectFood Machine OperatorFood Production Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma; certifications in machinery operationHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic food safety training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, operating machineryFood processing lines, packaging areas
Job FocusOperating and maintaining food processing equipmentAssisting in food production, packaging, and quality checks

Food Machine Operators primarily focus on operating and maintaining food processing machinery, requiring specific certifications and technical skills. Food Production Workers support overall production, often performing manual tasks and quality checks. Both roles are essential in food manufacturing but differ in technical responsibilities and daily tasks.

What are some common challenges faced by food machine operators, and how can they be managed?

Food Machine Operators frequently encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and adhering to strict safety and sanitation guidelines. Managing these challenges involves staying attentive during machine operation, following established protocols for cleaning and maintenance, and promptly reporting any issues to supervisors or maintenance teams. Effective communication and collaboration with quality control and maintenance staff are also key to ensuring smooth production processes and minimizing downtime.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food machine operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Machine Operator, you need a solid understanding of food safety standards, equipment operation, and basic mechanical aptitude, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with production line machinery, automated control systems, and routine maintenance procedures is typically expected. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong problem-solving abilities help operators excel in managing workflow and responding to issues quickly. These skills are vital to ensure consistent product quality, operational efficiency, and workplace safety in food manufacturing environments.

What does a food machine operator do?

A Food Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery that processes, packages, or prepares food products in manufacturing plants. They monitor equipment to ensure it runs efficiently, make adjustments as needed, and conduct routine inspections to maintain quality and safety standards. Duties may also include cleaning machines, recording production data, and troubleshooting minor mechanical issues. Food Machine Operators play a crucial role in ensuring products meet company and regulatory standards for quality and safety.
Infographic showing various Food Machine Operator job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,123 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

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Chart Industries rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

350th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Ensuring Chart's Success...

Cooler By Design" - Chart's core business is centered around the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so you can see where we get our tagline from, right? Well, yes and no - see, we think the products we design and build are pretty cool too. Also, we're problem solvers. Customers don't come to Chart with an equipment specification, they come to Chart with a challenge. That's where you come in, because someone has to figure it out - all the way from conceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment on-site. Chart's mission is to provide full solutions across the Nexus of Clean - clean power, clean water, clean food, and clean industrials. The diverse applications we service echo our commitment to sustainability - from providing full hydrogen solutions across the value chain, offering small and industrial scale carbon capture solutions to customers globally, creating water treatment systems responsible for treating 4.5 billion gallons of water per day in the U.S. and delivering clean water to over a billion people worldwide, providing equipment and solutions for mission critical space launches, decarbonizing the marine industry, and electrifying the mining space. Chart even contributes to the food and beverage industry by making some of your favorite carbonated beverages possible - If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing - well, that's Chart technology too (and it's also cool)! Interested in learning more? Take a tour of Chart City to get a feel of how Chart equipment solutions impact our daily lives.

The CNC Machine Operator plays a key role in the success of our Header Manufacturing team. If you have extensive experience in CNC Machining, we invite you to apply!
The Beasley facility manufactures Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, Fiberglass fan blades and more. The end users of this equipment and these services include all the major LNG, petrochemical and air separation engineering on a worldwide basis. The facility is located in Beasley, Texas. Overtime available.

The following positions are available:

Day shift - 1

Night shift - 2

What Will You Do?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Follows instructions on how to set up machines at beginning of shift to ensure proper operations
  • Learns testing procedures to ensure optimum operations during production procedure 
  • Maintains and cleans machines before and after shifts 
  • Monitors machines during each procedure to ensure optimum operation 
  • Performs random tests to ensure accuracy 
  • Performs periodic checks to ensure quality production 

REQUIREMENTS - MUST BE ABLE TO DO THE FOLLOWING: 

  • Ability to read a tape measure 
  • Ability to read and comprehend shop drawings 
  • In depth knowledge of safety practices and hazards related to machine operations 
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs 
  • Ability to operate a horizontal CNC Mill preferred
    • Program the machine by using GibbsCam
  • Ability to operate a 3-axis CNC Mill using Siemens controls preferred
  • Ability to edit minor program parameters
  • Ability to operate a Band Saw preferred
  • Ability to change machine and tool offsets
  • Ability to operate head cranes 
  • Ability to operate a variety of hand tools 
    • Deburr and clean headers following the machining process.
  • Ability to adjust vision focus 
  • Ability to work shift work 
  • Ability to meet production goals 
  • Ability to complete tasks 
  • Knowledge of basic mathematical principles 
  • Knowledge of mechanical tools 
  • Ability to work overtime when required 
Your Physical Work Environment Will Require...

INTERACTION: 

Works with supervisor
WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Must be able to work inside & outside in manufacturing environments with exposure to heat, cold, wind, rainy and or dry conditions.


REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) WHILE IN THE SHOPS: 

  • Safety Glasses 
  • Steel Toe Boots 
  • Ear Plugs 
  • Gloves 
  • Hard Hat (when needed)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Using hands, fingers to handle or feel 
  • Walking 
  • Sitting 
  • Standing 
  • Stooping 
  • Kneeling 
  • Crouching 
  • Crawling 
  • Talking 
  • Hearing 
  • Lifting from 10 lbs to 25 lbs on a frequent basis 
  • Lifting of 50 lbs on occasional basis
Your Experience Should Be...

High School Diploma or GED

6 months of relevant experience

6 months of experience in a Manufacturing/Industrial environment

Our Benefits Package...
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Employer contributions to an HSA account

  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage

  • Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage

  • Up to two weeks of paid parental leave

  • 401k retirement savings plan including a company match

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing "equal employment opportunity" and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.


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