Top 10 Chemicals and Materials Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 chemicals and materials companies hiring OPT students include Colgate-Palmolive, Martin Marietta, and Mohawk Industries, spanning specialty chemicals, building materials, packaging, coatings, and advanced materials manufacturing. Migrate Mate is tracking 534 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with chemistry, materials science, engineering, or manufacturing operations, these employers offer roles where academic training directly connects to day-to-day work.
Which chemicals and materials companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
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Colgate-Palmolive
Consumer GoodsR&DOperationsColgate-Palmolive has 84 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any chemicals and materials company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Business Development. Colgate-Palmolive manufactures oral care, personal care, and home cleaning consumer products.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research62
- Business Development37
- Data Science & Analytics34
- Project & Program Management33
- Sales22
+192 roles across other teams
Open roles at Colgate-Palmolive84 openSee all 84+ Colgate-Palmolive OPT jobsApplyFull Stack DeveloperPiscataway, New Jersey · HybridApplyAssociate Customer Development ManagerNew York, New York · On-siteApplyFinance ManagerNew York, New York · HybridApplyInstructional DesignerPiscataway, New Jersey · HybridApplyPostdoctoral Research ScientistPiscataway, New Jersey · On-site - 02
Martin Marietta
AggregatesOperationsEngineeringMartin Marietta has 68 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Manufacturing Operations. Martin Marietta supplies aggregates, cement, and ready-mixed concrete to the construction industry.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management44
- Manufacturing Operations42
- Engineering (Non-Software)18
- Human Resources16
- Warehouse & Logistics13
+132 roles across other teams
Open roles at Martin Marietta68 openSee all 68+ Martin Marietta OPT jobsApplyRail SupervisorKingwood, Texas · On-siteApplyManagement AssociateDallas, Texas · On-siteApplySenior ParalegalRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplyProcurement SpecialistCorona, California · On-siteApplySafety RepresentativeOverland Park, Kansas · On-site - 03
Mohawk Industries
Building MaterialsManufacturingEngineeringMohawk Industries has 66 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Mohawk Industries produces flooring products including carpet, tile, laminate, and hardwood.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations23
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering21
- Warehouse & Logistics19
- Customer Service & Support15
- Business Development14
+157 roles across other teams
Open roles at Mohawk Industries66 openSee all 66+ Mohawk Industries OPT jobsApplyInternal AuditorCalhoun, Georgia · On-siteApplyNational Account SpecialistDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyTeam Lead Sr. Order Inventory CoordinatorCalhoun, Georgia · On-siteApplySr E-Commerce SpecialistAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyFinance AnalystCalhoun, Georgia · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,600+ OPT jobs- 04
CEMEX
Building MaterialsOperationsEngineeringCEMEX has 57 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Teaching & Instruction and Project & Program Management. CEMEX produces cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates for construction projects globally.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction61
- Project & Program Management40
- Human Resources25
- Business Development16
- Manufacturing Operations12
+85 roles across other teams
Open roles at CEMEX57 openSee all 57+ CEMEX OPT jobsApplySales & Use Tax Audits AccountantHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyADMIXTURES SALES REPRESENTATIVETucson, Arizona · On-siteApplyManager Accounts Ready MixIrondale, Alabama · On-siteApplySales ManagerChattanooga, Tennessee · On-siteApplyFinancial AnalystBirmingham, Alabama · On-site - 05
Airgas
Industrial GasesOperationsSafetyAirgas has 55 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Development and Sales. Airgas distributes industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related equipment across North America.
Open roles by team
- Business Development58
- Sales38
- Account Management27
- Project & Program Management15
- Engineering (Non-Software)14
+74 roles across other teams
Open roles at Airgas55 openSee all 55+ Airgas OPT jobsApplyDistrict ManagerParkersburg, West Virginia · On-siteApplyBulk Gas Sales SpecialistVancouver, Washington · On-siteApplyAccount ManagerLansing, Michigan · On-siteApplyeBusiness Customer Support Team LeadGermantown, Wisconsin · HybridApplySales TraineeHartford, Connecticut · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
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LANXESS
Specialty ChemicalsR&DEngineeringLANXESS has 53 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Business Development. LANXESS develops specialty chemicals including high-performance polymers, intermediates, and additives.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)32
- Business Development24
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering22
- Manufacturing Operations21
- Sales12
+91 roles across other teams
Open roles at LANXESS53 openSee all 53+ LANXESS OPT jobsApplyMarketing & Administrative AnalystPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · HybridApplyIT/OT Systems SpecialistEl Dorado, Arkansas · On-siteApplySales & Business Development ManagerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyTreasury AnalystPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · HybridApplyRotational Mechanical EngineerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site - 07
Saint-Gobain
Advanced MaterialsEngineeringManufacturingSaint-Gobain has 52 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering (Non-Software). Saint-Gobain designs and manufactures high-performance materials including glass, insulation, and construction products.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations35
- Engineering (Non-Software)35
- Project & Program Management32
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering26
- Warehouse & Logistics14
+93 roles across other teams
Open roles at Saint-Gobain52 openSee all 52+ Saint-Gobain OPT jobsApplyProduction SupervisorWilliamsburg, Michigan · On-siteApplyEHS SpecialistJackson, Michigan · On-siteApplyMaintenance Reliability EngineerKansas City, Kansas · On-siteApplyManufacturing Reliability EngineerBuckhannon, West Virginia · On-siteApplyMaterial PlannerGarden Grove, California · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,600+ OPT jobs- 08
Fuyao Glass America
GlassManufacturingQualityFuyao Glass America has 34 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing Operations. Fuyao Glass America manufactures automotive glass for original equipment and replacement markets.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)28
- Manufacturing Operations20
- Project & Program Management15
- Data Science & Analytics12
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering12
+65 roles across other teams
Open roles at Fuyao Glass America34 openSee all 34+ Fuyao Glass America OPT jobsApplyTooling and Automation EngineerMoraine, Ohio · On-siteApplyManufacturing Data AnalystMoraine, Ohio · On-siteApplyUtility EngineerFountain Inn, South Carolina · On-siteApplyProcess EngineerFountain Inn, South Carolina · On-siteApplyAssistant Cost Account ManagerMoraine, Ohio · On-site - 09
Formosa Plastics
PlasticsManufacturingEngineeringFormosa Plastics has 34 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Warehouse & Logistics. Formosa Plastics manufactures PVC resin, polyethylene, and other petrochemical products in the United States.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)15
- Warehouse & Logistics13
- Project & Program Management10
- Customer Service & Support9
- Customer Service8
+101 roles across other teams
Open roles at Formosa Plastics34 openSee all 34+ Formosa Plastics OPT jobsApplyAdministratorPoint Comfort, Texas · On-siteApplyENGINEER IIBaton Rouge, Louisiana · On-siteApplyMECHANICAL ENGINEER IIBaton Rouge, Louisiana · On-siteApplyPRODUCT SPECIALIST ILivingston, New Jersey · On-siteApplyMechanical EngineerPoint Comfort, Texas · On-site - 10
Avient
Specialty PolymersR&DEngineeringAvient has 31 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Avient provides specialty polymer materials, colorants, and sustainable solutions for diverse industries.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management21
- Engineering (Non-Software)21
- Manufacturing Operations15
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering14
- Marketing10
+51 roles across other teams
Open roles at Avient31 openSee all 31+ Avient OPT jobsApplyManufacturing Process EngineerMontrose, Colorado · On-siteApplyMarketing SpecialistKennesaw, Georgia · On-siteApplyManufacturing EngineerBethel, Connecticut · On-siteApplyIncident Response Analyst IIAvon Lake, Ohio · On-siteApplyManufacturing ManagerWinona, Minnesota · On-site
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OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Colgate-Palmolive has the most, with 84 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Martin Marietta (68) and Mohawk Industries (66). Across the 10 chemicals and materials companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 534 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students are eligible for OPT if they have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year at a SEVP-certified school and have authorization from their Designated School Official. OPT is available for up to 12 months of work authorization in a field directly related to the student's major. Students with STEM degrees may apply for a 24-month extension, bringing total authorization to 36 months.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
Getting OPT does not involve any action from the employer. The student works with their Designated School Official to request an updated Form I-20 recommending OPT, then files Form I-765 with USCIS directly. Once an Employment Authorization Document is issued, the student can accept a job offer where the role relates to their field of study. The employer simply confirms the role aligns with the student's degree before the student starts work.