King's Hawaiian OPT Eligible Jobs USA
King's Hawaiian hires OPT students in food science, supply chain, engineering, and corporate functions. The company has an H-1B visa sponsorship track, making it a viable target for OPT students aiming for long-term U.S. employment in the food and beverage manufacturing sector.
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Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Ourohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and maintain electrical and process controls in a bakery manufacturing environment. This includes instrumentation, electrical and process controls issues. This role services requests and provides support to all production and maintenance related functions along with electrical and process control troubleshooting. Diagnosing and communicating problems, root causes and short/long term solutions!
Job Requirements:
- Solve complex automation issues through various control systems such as RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, RSNetworx, FactoryTalk Studio ME, and FactoryTalk Studio SE.
- Program, service, repair, and maintain instrumentation, electrical, and process controls.
- Maintain and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
- Ability to diagnose electrical and controls problems, determine root causes, and supply solutions quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to install, commission and test electrical and controls components, make terminations, route cables and use hand and power tools as required.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Strong PLC/PAC/HMI/Networking programming knowledge utilizing Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Studio ME/SE, RSNetworx, Ethernet/IP, AutoCad, and MS Office Suite.
- Must understand the theory and operation of Variable Frequency Drives with an emphasis on Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40, 40P, 70, 700 Series, and 525. Solid understanding of networking VFD’s (ControlNet and Ethernet) is a must. Solid understanding and ability to tackle electrical circuits and motors up to and including 480 volts.
- Proven experience operating DMM and clamp on ammeter.
- National Electrical code application experience is a plus. Electrical power distribution preferred.
- In lieu of formal training, five (5) years experience in the maintenance of processing, plant electrical, and/or instrumentation will be considered.
- Education: AA/AS Degree.
- Minimum Years of Experience: 3 - 5.
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $38.46 - $57.69
King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.
INTRODUCTION
Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Ourohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and maintain electrical and process controls in a bakery manufacturing environment. This includes instrumentation, electrical and process controls issues. This role services requests and provides support to all production and maintenance related functions along with electrical and process control troubleshooting. Diagnosing and communicating problems, root causes and short/long term solutions!
Job Requirements:
- Solve complex automation issues through various control systems such as RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, RSNetworx, FactoryTalk Studio ME, and FactoryTalk Studio SE.
- Program, service, repair, and maintain instrumentation, electrical, and process controls.
- Maintain and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
- Ability to diagnose electrical and controls problems, determine root causes, and supply solutions quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to install, commission and test electrical and controls components, make terminations, route cables and use hand and power tools as required.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Strong PLC/PAC/HMI/Networking programming knowledge utilizing Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Studio ME/SE, RSNetworx, Ethernet/IP, AutoCad, and MS Office Suite.
- Must understand the theory and operation of Variable Frequency Drives with an emphasis on Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40, 40P, 70, 700 Series, and 525. Solid understanding of networking VFD’s (ControlNet and Ethernet) is a must. Solid understanding and ability to tackle electrical circuits and motors up to and including 480 volts.
- Proven experience operating DMM and clamp on ammeter.
- National Electrical code application experience is a plus. Electrical power distribution preferred.
- In lieu of formal training, five (5) years experience in the maintenance of processing, plant electrical, and/or instrumentation will be considered.
- Education: AA/AS Degree.
- Minimum Years of Experience: 3 - 5.
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $38.46 - $57.69
King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.
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Target roles tied to manufacturing operations
Food and beverage companies like King's Hawaiian hire OPT students most consistently in food science, quality assurance, and supply chain. Applying to roles directly tied to production or operations gives you a stronger foothold than corporate generalist positions, which see higher competition and slower hiring cycles.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your 24-month extension can be approved. Confirm King's Hawaiian's E-Verify participation during the offer stage, not after signing. Gaps in enrollment can delay or invalidate your STEM extension application with USCIS.
Align your degree field with the job description
King's Hawaiian's food and beverage operations call for specific technical backgrounds. Make sure your OPT work authorization lists a STEM-designated field matching your role. Use O*NET to confirm how your occupation code maps to King's Hawaiian's job titles before submitting applications.
Research King's Hawaiian's H-1B filing history first
Before applying, use Migrate Mate to review King's Hawaiian's H-1B Labor Condition Application history by role and location. This shows which departments have actively sponsored work visas, giving you a clearer picture of where OPT-to-H-1B transitions are most realistic at this company.
Submit your I-983 training plan early
For STEM OPT, both you and King's Hawaiian must sign the I-983 training plan before your DSO can update your SEVIS record. Delays often happen because employers are unfamiliar with the form. Send a completed draft to your hiring manager or HR contact as soon as you receive your offer.
Time your application around King's Hawaiian's hiring cycles
Food and beverage manufacturers typically ramp hiring ahead of summer production peaks and fiscal year starts. Submitting your application three to four months before those windows improves your odds, especially for supply chain and quality roles where King's Hawaiian tends to plan headcount in advance.
King's Hawaiian OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does King's Hawaiian sponsor OPT visas?
King's Hawaiian doesn't sponsor OPT directly. OPT is work authorization granted by USCIS to F-1 students, not a visa that employers petition for. King's Hawaiian hires students who already hold an OPT EAD. For STEM OPT, the company must be enrolled in E-Verify, which allows eligible students to extend their work authorization by 24 months.
Which departments at King's Hawaiian typically hire OPT students?
King's Hawaiian's strongest OPT hiring tends to fall in food science, quality assurance, supply chain, and engineering functions tied to its bakery manufacturing operations. Corporate roles in finance, marketing, and HR also hire OPT students, though those positions are more competitive and less consistently available than technical and operations-facing roles.
How do I confirm King's Hawaiian will support my STEM OPT extension?
Ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer. E-Verify enrollment is a USCIS requirement for STEM OPT and is the employer's responsibility to maintain. You can also check E-Verify's public employer search to verify enrollment status independently before raising it with your recruiter.
How do I find OPT jobs at King's Hawaiian that lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter King's Hawaiian's Labor Condition Application filing history by job title and location, so you can see which roles the company has sponsored for H-1B. Targeting those roles during your OPT period puts you in the strongest position for a sponsored H-1B before your OPT authorization expires.
What is the typical timeline for transitioning from OPT to H-1B at King's Hawaiian?
The H-1B cap-subject lottery opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on standard OPT, you'll need to be selected in the lottery and have your petition approved before your OPT expires. A STEM OPT extension, which adds 24 months, gives you additional time and at least two lottery cycles to secure H-1B sponsorship through King's Hawaiian.
How does King's Hawaiian hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. King's Hawaiian can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check King's Hawaiian's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.