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Food Packaging Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Packaging Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

$95K - $100K/hr

El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new package design and commercialization. * Support R&D ...

El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new package design and commercialization. * Support R&D ...

... food-packing, order-packing, or Amazon-style fulfillment role. Packaging Operators run machinery that fills plastic resin pellets into industrial bags or containers. They also monitor the packaging ...

Machine Assistant (Die Cutter)

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Comply with the facility's food packaging safety program processes and procedures. Complete annual food packaging safety training. Report any discovered food packaging safety risks/concerns to the ...

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How much do food packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for food packaging in Texas is $14.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $15.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is food packaging?

Food packaging refers to the process and materials used to enclose and protect food products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. It helps maintain food safety and quality by preventing contamination, spoilage, and damage during transportation. Food packaging can also provide important information such as nutritional facts, ingredients, and expiration dates, and it often plays a role in marketing by making products attractive to consumers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in food packaging?

To thrive in Food Packaging, you need attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with packaging machinery, conveyor systems, and sometimes food safety certifications like HACCP are typically required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure products are packaged safely and efficiently, maintaining quality standards and meeting production targets.

What are some common challenges faced in a food packaging role, and how can I prepare for them?

Food packaging roles often involve working in fast-paced environments where attention to detail and adherence to safety and hygiene standards are crucial. Common challenges include maintaining quality control under time pressure, handling repetitive tasks while avoiding errors, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. To prepare, familiarize yourself with basic food safety protocols, practice good organizational skills, and be ready to work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets. Demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to quality can help you succeed and advance in this field.

What is the difference between Food Packaging vs Food Processing?

AspectFood PackagingFood Processing
CredentialsCertifications in packaging technology, safety standardsFood safety certifications, HACCP, GMP
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, packaging linesProcessing facilities, production lines
Industry UsagePackaging companies, food brandsFood manufacturers, processing plants

Food Packaging focuses on designing, producing, and handling packaging materials to protect and promote food products. Food Processing involves transforming raw ingredients into finished food items through various techniques. Both roles are essential in the food industry but differ in their primary functions and work environments.

What does a food packaging do?

A food packaging worker is responsible for preparing, filling, sealing, and labeling food products to ensure they are safe and meet quality standards. They operate packaging machinery, follow safety protocols, and may inspect products for defects. Attention to detail and knowledge of hygiene regulations are important in this role.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Food Packaging jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Food Packaging job openings:

Infographic showing various Food Packaging job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,432 per year, or $14.2 per hour.

Food Packaging Sanitation Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Qual Pac 2014

Grand Prairie, TX

Other

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) is looking for individuals who have a strong professional ethic, are passionate about innovating for positive change, and are collaborative team players. We have been in business for over 50 years. Our success is due to a culture created by our founder that embodies these principles: Our employees are our most important asset, we stand by our word, and our customer’s needs are our number one priority.  

If you are looking for a career where you make a difference with over 1,000 team players, please read on.

Food Packaging Sanitation Supervisor - 2nd Shift

The Sanitation Supervisor leads with compliance and leadership, ensures all cleaning and sanitizing activities in the facility are completed according to Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), Customer requirements, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP), FDA FSMA Requirements, SQF and other 3rd party requirements.


Shift/Time: 2nd Shift 4:00pm-12:30am 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Facilitates the cleanliness and sanitizing of both food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces.
  • Documents and signs off all cleaning activities and ensures cleaning meets requirements
  • Knowledge of different sanitation chemicals
  • 7 Mitigate Environmental results as needed
  • Liaison with Chemical Supplier
  • Performs all activities on Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) following all relevant standard operation procedures. 
  • Knowledge of different sanitation chemicals   Change to Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
  • Implement 7 step cleaning methodologies, 7 Step Process of cleaning both wet and dry.
  • Ensures all lines and zones are cleaned, sanitized, disinfected passed inspection
  • Ensures ATP, allergen test and visual inspections pass after cleaning, at an acceptable level.
  • Ensure all lines and zones are cleaned, pass inspection, and sanitize meeting company and regulatory requirements 
  • Performs visual inspection, ATP swabs, micro swabs, and allergen testing
  • Keeps track of daily cleaning requirements according to production schedule and assigns daily activities to sanitation technicians
  • Supports SQF certification activities relating to sanitation and documentation
  • Monitors sanitation personnel activities and tracks work times and duties completed
  • Keeps all areas in the facility including outside grounds cleaned using the Master Cleaning schedule and as cleaning needs arise
  • Follows all Standard Sanitation Operational Procedures (SSOP)
  • Ensures all safety rules are followed during the sanitation process including making sure to follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO)
  • Helps with safety, food safety, Food Defense, Food Fraud, OSHA safety and other sanitation monitoring and reporting activities
  • Performs light mechanical activities such as disassembling and assembling food contact parts of the equipment
  • Uses power wash and compressed air to clean where appropriate
  • Follows all cross contamination and allergen, Organic and Gluten-Free protocols
  • Ensures all lines and zones are cleaned, sanitized, disinfected passed inspection
  • Ensures ATP, allergen test and visual inspections pass after cleaning, at an acceptable level.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Yes

QUALIFICATIONS:

General:

  • Supervisor or lead experience in a food packaging or food manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Works well with little or no supervision
  • Experience with liquid fill process and machinery
  • Experienced with cleaning-out-of-place (COP) and cleaning-in-place (CIP)
  • Works well in a team environment
  • Maintains a high level of business courtesy and etiquette when interacting with supervisors, managers, and other employees
  • Demonstrated time management and multitasking skills
  • Willingness to work more hours as necessary
  • Experienced with product testing such as: PH, titratable acidity, solids, salt and viscosity
  • Bilingual in Spanish not needed but desired
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Education/Experience:

  • 2 years manufacturing wet/dry cleaning experience
  • Knowledge of basic cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing
  • General knowledge of production and packaging equipment, tools, and machines
  • Associate degree or High school diploma/GED
  • Ability to write, read and interpret manuals and technical documents such as SDS and equipment manuals

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to work in wet, cold, or hot environment
  • Ability to lift 75 lbs. or more
  • Knowledge and ability to use scissor lift, pallet jack and floor scrubber
  • Basic Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety/cGMP

Math/Language/Reasoning Abilities:

  • Ability to solve basic math, adding and subtracting
  • Ability to solve problems independently
  • Knowledge of food contact cleaning and basic understanding of allergen cross contamination prevention and corrective actions.

Certificates and Licenses:

  • None needed

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Indoors and outdoors, use of chemicals such as sanitizers and degreasers. Wet environment and physical activity which includes climbing, lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.

About Pro Pac and Qual Pac  
Founded in 1971, Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) brings deep knowledge and expertise to provide the best packaging solutions for our customers. We serve every industry, including e-commerce, retail and wholesale food, snack, beverage, specialty manufacturing, fresh produce, hobby and craft, automotive, electronics, pet, cosmetic industries, and many more.
We are headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, with regional sales branches in El Paso, and Brownsville, TX; and additional contract packaging / fulfillment operations in Brookshire, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Olathe, KS.
Come join a growing group of honest, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals who are dedicated to offering superior products and services to those we serve! 
Visit us at https://www.propac.com/.Â