Top 10 Distribution and Wholesale Companies Hiring OPT Students

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 distribution and wholesale companies hiring OPT students include Cardinal Health, Meijer, and HD Supply, spanning food and beverage distribution, industrial supply, building materials, and medical and specialty wholesale. Migrate Mate is tracking 577 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with operations, supply chain, logistics, or business, roles at these employers count toward authorized OPT work and keep your post-graduation timeline on track.

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Which distribution and wholesale companies hire the most OPT students?

Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Cardinal Health

    Cardinal Health

    Healthcare DistributionSupply ChainOperations

    Cardinal Health has 94 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any distribution and wholesale company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Nursing. Cardinal Health distributes pharmaceuticals, medical products, and healthcare supplies to hospitals, pharmacies, and providers.

    Open roles by team

    • Healthcare Administration35
    • Nursing31
    • Business Development30
    • Allied Health25
    • Warehouse & Logistics24

    +254 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Cardinal Health94 open
    Licensed Vocational Nurse
    Fresno, California · On-site
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    Sr Engineering Analyst
    Massachusetts · On-site
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    Sales Representative
    California · On-site
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    Clinical Pharmacist
    Corpus Christi, Texas · On-site
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    Chemist
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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    See all 94+ Cardinal Health OPT jobs
  2. 02
    Meijer

    Meijer

    Retail WholesaleGroceryOperations

    Meijer has 82 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Human Resources and Customer Service & Support. Meijer operates a Midwest supercenter retail and wholesale chain selling groceries, general merchandise, and pharmacy products.

    Open roles by team

    • Human Resources60
    • Customer Service & Support56
    • Project & Program Management48
    • Business Operations24
    • Software Engineering19

    +111 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Meijer82 open
    Warehouse Supervisor
    Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Grocery Dept Manager
    Terre Haute, Indiana · On-site
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    Business Manufacturing Capability Specialist
    Grand Rapids, Michigan · Hybrid
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    QA Technician
    Middlebury, Indiana · On-site
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    Warehouse Operations Supervisor
    Tipp City, Ohio · On-site
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    See all 82+ Meijer OPT jobs
  3. 03
    HD Supply

    HD Supply

    MRO DistributionFacilitiesLogistics

    HD Supply has 71 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Business Development. HD Supply distributes maintenance, repair, and operations products to multifamily housing, hospitality, and facilities management customers.

    Open roles by team

    • Warehouse & Logistics63
    • Business Development44
    • Sales25
    • Account Management24
    • Project & Program Management23

    +105 roles across other teams

    Open roles at HD Supply71 open
    Estimator
    Des Plaines, Illinois · On-site
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    Field Account Representative
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Outside Sales Account Representative
    California · On-site
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    Application Engineer
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Merchandising Planner
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    See all 71+ HD Supply OPT jobs

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  5. 04
    Bunge

    Bunge

    AgribusinessCommodity TradingSupply Chain

    Bunge has 64 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Accounting. Bunge is a global agribusiness and food company that processes, distributes, and trades grains and oilseeds.

    Open roles by team

    • Warehouse & Logistics44
    • Accounting30
    • Finance29
    • Business Operations22
    • Compliance & Legal21

    +139 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Bunge64 open
    Analista Contábil Pleno
    South Carolina · Hybrid
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    Commercial Manager
    Chester, Montana · On-site
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    Assistente Financeiro
    South Carolina · Hybrid
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    Analista Fiscal Júnior
    South Carolina · Hybrid
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    Analista de Suprimentos Pleno
    South Carolina · Hybrid
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    See all 64+ Bunge OPT jobs
  6. 05
    ABC Supply Co., Inc.

    ABC Supply Co., Inc.

    Building MaterialsWholesaleDistribution

    ABC Supply Co., Inc. has 53 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Inside Sales. ABC Supply is a wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and other exterior building products.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales50
    • Inside Sales50
    • Account Management45
    • Customer Service & Support27
    • Business Operations3

    +8 roles across other teams

    Open roles at ABC Supply Co., Inc.53 open
    Outside Sales Representative
    Shreveport, Louisiana · On-site
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    Outside Sales - Siding Specialist
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Outside Sales / Window & Door Specialist
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Pricing Coordinator Supervisor
    Beloit, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Vendor Relationship Specialist
    Beloit, Wisconsin · On-site
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  7. 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.

  8. 06
    Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

    Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

    Beverage DistributionWholesaleSales

    Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has 49 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Development and Sales. Southern Glazer's is the largest wine and spirits distributor in North America, serving restaurants, retailers, and hospitality businesses.

    Open roles by team

    • Business Development37
    • Sales26
    • Warehouse & Logistics19
    • Account Management19
    • Customer Service & Support12

    +72 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits49 open
    Analyst Commercial Finance
    Las Vegas, Nevada · On-site
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    Area Sales Manager
    New Orleans, Louisiana · On-site
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    Area Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Manager Go-To-Market Strategy
    Miramar, Florida · Remote
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    Staff Accountant
    Aurora, Colorado · On-site
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    See all 49+ Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits OPT jobs
  9. 07
    Uline

    Uline

    Packaging SupplyWarehousingDistribution

    Uline has 45 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Analysis and Customer Service & Support. Uline distributes shipping supplies, packaging materials, and warehouse equipment to businesses throughout North America.

    Open roles by team

    • Business Analysis23
    • Customer Service & Support13
    • Warehouse & Logistics12
    • Business Development12
    • Human Resources10

    +91 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Uline45 open
    Billing Analyst
    Waukegan, Illinois · On-site
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    Credit Analyst
    Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist
    Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Customer Service Department Manager
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Warehouse Management Trainee
    Waukegan, Illinois · On-site
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  11. 08
    White Cap

    White Cap

    Construction SupplyDistributionOperations

    White Cap has 45 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Inside Sales. White Cap distributes concrete accessories, chemicals, tools, and safety products to professional construction contractors.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales36
    • Inside Sales35
    • Account Management35
    • Warehouse & Logistics9
    • Engineering (Non-Software)6

    +24 roles across other teams

    Open roles at White Cap45 open
    Account Manager
    Concord, California · Hybrid
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    Account Manager Accelerated Sales Program
    Dallastown, Pennsylvania · Remote
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    Design & Drafting Manager
    American Fork, Utah · On-site
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    Account Manager – Accelerated Sales Program
    Sun Valley, California · Remote
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    Associate Applicaton Engineer
    Utah · Remote
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    See all 45+ White Cap OPT jobs
  12. 09
    Laborie

    Laborie

    Medical DistributionHealthcareDiagnostics

    Laborie has 41 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Project & Program Management. Laborie develops and distributes medical diagnostic devices and consumables for gastrointestinal and urological clinical applications.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales15
    • Project & Program Management12
    • Customer Service & Support12
    • Warehouse & Logistics11
    • Healthcare Administration11

    +78 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Laborie41 open
    Field Service Technician II
    Salt Lake City, Utah · On-site
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    Senior R&D Project Manager
    Minneapolis, Minnesota · On-site
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    Medical Writer II
    Salt Lake City, Utah · On-site
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    Product Marketing Manager
    Portsmouth, New Hampshire · On-site
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    Demand Planning Analyst
    Portsmouth, New Hampshire · On-site
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    See all 41+ Laborie OPT jobs
  13. 10
    Owens & Minor

    Owens & Minor

    Medical DistributionHealthcareLogistics

    Owens & Minor has 33 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Business Development. Owens & Minor distributes medical and surgical supplies and provides logistics and outsourced services to healthcare providers.

    Open roles by team

    • Warehouse & Logistics37
    • Business Development24
    • Sales14
    • Enterprise Sales14
    • Account Management14

    +35 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Owens & Minor33 open
    Operation Supervisor
    Saint Rose, Louisiana · On-site
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    Platform Owner
    Glen Allen, Virginia · Remote
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    Territory Sales Executive
    Santa Fe, New Mexico · On-site
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    Operations Supervisor
    Greensburg, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Senior Analyst, Profitability Analytics
    Glen Allen, Virginia · On-site
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    See all 33+ Owens & Minor OPT jobs

How OPT works

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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Distribution and Wholesale OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies hire the most OPT students?

Cardinal Health has the most, with 94 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Meijer (82) and HD Supply (71). Across the 10 distribution and wholesale companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 577 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 an accredited U.S. institution and their job relates to their field of study. OPT is student work authorization, not employer-sponsored, so any employer can hire an OPT student without filing any government forms. Standard OPT provides up to 12 months of work authorization after graduation.

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 employer action. The student works with their Designated School Official to update their SEVIS record, then files Form I-765 with USCIS to receive an Employment Authorization Document. Once you have an EAD in hand, you can begin working for any employer whose role relates to your field of study. Finding an employer, interviewing, and accepting an offer can happen before or after you file, but you cannot start work until your EAD is approved and your authorized start date arrives.

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