Top 10 Distribution and Wholesale Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 distribution and wholesale companies hiring OPT students include Cardinal Health, Meijer, and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, spanning food and beverage distribution, industrial supply, building materials, and medical and specialty wholesale. Migrate Mate is tracking 515 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 21, 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.
Which distribution and wholesale companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Cardinal Health
Healthcare DistributionSupply ChainOperationsCardinal Health has 108 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 Administration37
- Nursing33
- Manufacturing Operations31
- Business Development29
- Compliance & Legal28
+291 roles across other teams
Open roles at Cardinal Health108 openSee all 108+ Cardinal Health OPT jobsApplySales RepresentativeLouisville, Kentucky · On-siteApplyTerritory Consultant, Account ManagementPennsylvania · On-siteApplyAnalyst, Inventory ManagementWhitestone, New York · On-siteApplyCoordinator, Office ServicesAñasco, PR · On-siteApplyPrincipal Specialist, Health PhysicsTempe, Arizona · On-site - 02
Meijer
Retail WholesaleGroceryOperationsMeijer has 65 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 Resources47
- Customer Service & Support43
- Project & Program Management41
- Warehouse & Logistics16
- Customer Service12
+90 roles across other teams
Open roles at Meijer65 openSee all 65+ Meijer OPT jobsApplyCustomer Service Area ManagerNorthville, Michigan · On-siteApplyData ScientistGrand Rapids, Michigan · On-siteApplyGeneral Merchandise ManagerHillsdale, Michigan · On-siteApplyArea LeaderLima, Ohio · On-siteApplyBusiness Development SpecialistGrand Rapids, Michigan · Hybrid - 03
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Beverage DistributionWholesaleSalesSouthern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has 61 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Business Development. Southern Glazer's is the largest wine and spirits distributor in North America, serving restaurants, retailers, and hospitality businesses.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics45
- Business Development39
- Sales35
- Account Management23
- Project & Program Management23
+84 roles across other teams
Open roles at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits61 openSee all 61+ Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits OPT jobsApplyCommercial Operations (Inventory Analyst)Cerritos, California · On-siteApplyKey Account ManagerUnion City, California · On-siteApplyChain Account ManagerSan Antonio, Texas · On-siteApplyMgr Trade DevelopmentFarmington Hills, Michigan · On-siteApplyGeneral Market Sales RepresentativeShirley, New York · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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White Cap
Construction SupplyDistributionOperationsWhite Cap has 51 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Account Management. White Cap distributes concrete accessories, chemicals, tools, and safety products to professional construction contractors.
Open roles by team
- Sales38
- Account Management38
- Inside Sales33
- Project & Program Management12
- Customer Service & Support10
+45 roles across other teams
Open roles at White Cap51 openSee all 51+ White Cap OPT jobsApplyAccount ManagerSan Bernardino, California · On-siteApplyAccount Manager – Accelerated Sales ProgramAzusa, California · On-siteApplyShipping/Receiving SupervisorMontgomery, Alabama · On-siteApplyManager, Supply Chain OptimizationAtlanta, Georgia · HybridApplyAccount Manager Accelerated Sales ProgramGeismar, Louisiana · On-site - 05
Coherent Corp.
PhotonicsIndustrial SupplyEngineeringCoherent Corp. has 45 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing Operations. Coherent Corp. manufactures and distributes engineered materials, photonic components, and compound semiconductors for communications and industrial markets.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)41
- Manufacturing Operations37
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering12
- Warehouse & Logistics7
- Project & Program Management6
+64 roles across other teams
Open roles at Coherent Corp.45 openSee all 45+ Coherent Corp. OPT jobsApplyR&D Semiconductor Integration EngineerSherman, Texas · On-siteApplyProduct EngineerSherman, Texas · On-siteApplyInternational Tax ManagerSaxonburg, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyR&D Engineering TechnicianMonroe, Connecticut · On-siteApplyQuality TechnicianNewark, Delaware · 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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ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Building MaterialsWholesaleDistributionABC Supply Co., Inc. has 40 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
- Sales35
- Inside Sales35
- Account Management34
- Customer Service & Support24
- Project & Program Management4
+15 roles across other teams
Open roles at ABC Supply Co., Inc.40 openSee all 40+ ABC Supply Co., Inc. OPT jobsApplyOutside Sales RepresentativeGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplySenior Treasury AccountantBeloit, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyIT Delivery LeadBeloit, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyVendor Relationship SpecialistBeloit, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyField Auditor IBeloit, Wisconsin · On-site - 07
HD Supply
MRO DistributionFacilitiesLogisticsHD Supply has 39 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Development and Warehouse & Logistics. HD Supply distributes maintenance, repair, and operations products to multifamily housing, hospitality, and facilities management customers.
Open roles by team
- Business Development29
- Warehouse & Logistics20
- Sales16
- Account Management16
- Project & Program Management11
+67 roles across other teams
Open roles at HD Supply39 openSee all 39+ HD Supply OPT jobsApplyField Account RepresentativeTexas · On-siteApplyOutside Sales Account ManagerLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyProject ManagerAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyMultimedia DesignerAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyProposal SpecialistAtlanta, Georgia · Hybrid See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Grifols
BiopharmaceuticalsHealthcareDistributionGrifols has 37 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Manufacturing Operations. Grifols produces and distributes plasma-derived medicines, diagnostic systems, and hospital pharmacy products globally.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal20
- Manufacturing Operations19
- Project & Program Management16
- Science & Research14
- Human Resources11
+53 roles across other teams
Open roles at Grifols37 openSee all 37+ Grifols OPT jobsApplyOperations ManagerLafayette, Louisiana · On-siteApplyAcademy Operations SpecialistGlendale, Arizona · On-siteApplySr. Associate Stability Research Scientist IClayton, North Carolina · On-siteApplyQuality Systems ManagerGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplySenior Stability Research Scientist IILos Angeles, California · On-site - 09
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Grocery WholesaleDistributionSupply ChainC&S Wholesale Grocers has 37 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Project & Program Management. C&S Wholesale Grocers supplies grocery products to supermarkets, independent retailers, and military commissaries across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics50
- Project & Program Management19
- Business Development18
- Procurement & Purchasing13
- Marketing7
+49 roles across other teams
Open roles at C&S Wholesale Grocers37 openSee all 37+ C&S Wholesale Grocers OPT jobsApplyAssociate Merchandising AnalystKeene, New Hampshire · On-siteApplyLoss Prevention SpecialistMilwaukee, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyAssociate Category MerchandiserHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyStore ManagerRacine, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyWarehouse Operations, Shift ManagerRobesonia, Pennsylvania · On-site - 10
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Pet ProductsConsumer GoodsDistributionHill's Pet Nutrition has 32 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Data Science & Analytics. Hill's Pet Nutrition manufactures and distributes veterinarian-recommended pet food products under the Science Diet and Prescription Diet brands.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management21
- Data Science & Analytics19
- Business Development13
- Manufacturing Operations10
- Science & Research9
+73 roles across other teams
Open roles at Hill's Pet Nutrition32 openSee all 32+ Hill's Pet Nutrition OPT jobsApplyBusiness Affairs & Content Rights SpecialistOverland Park, Kansas · HybridApplyPeople Experience PartnerKansas City, Kansas · On-siteApplyGlobal Project CoordinatorOverland Park, Kansas · HybridApplyAI Creative TechnologistOverland Park, Kansas · HybridApplyVeterinary TechnicianTopeka, Kansas · 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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Find 1,500+ OPT jobsDistribution and Wholesale OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Cardinal Health has the most, with 108 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Meijer (65) and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (61). Across the 10 distribution and wholesale companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 515 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.