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Butcher jobs with green card sponsorship exist across meat processing plants, supermarket chains, and specialty butcher shops that file PERM labor certifications to permanently hire foreign workers. EB-3 skilled worker is the most common category, requiring at least two years of relevant experience and employer-sponsored PERM filing before I-140 and adjustment of status.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to take the next step in your people management career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Seafood Department Manager, where product quality, customer service, and department execution come together.
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team‑focused managers who are passionate about customer service, product quality, and operational consistency. As a Seafood Department Manager, you will oversee daily seafood department operations, support sales goals, and ensure high standards for freshness, merchandising, and service. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your work directly supports customer satisfaction and department performance.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well‑being starts with fresh, reliable products and consistent service. Bring your interest in food handling, merchandising, and team collaboration to a role where you help maintain department standards, support your associates, and ensure customers receive a quality seafood selection every day.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee daily operations of the Seafood Department with a focus on customer service, freshness, and department readiness
- Provide friendly, courteous, and helpful service and respond to customer requests and special orders
- Coordinate training, scheduling, and task assignment for seafood clerks to support department coverage
- Execute merchandising programs, displays, and pricing according to company guidelines
- Prepare seafood items including cutting, weighing, wrapping, labeling, and stocking displays
- Maintain clean, organized work areas, including cases, prep areas, and equipment
- Monitor product freshness and remove unsellable or expired items
- Manage ordering, inventory levels, and receiving shipments to maintain in‑stock conditions
- Track and log required temperature checks for coolers and freezers
- Maintain department signage and communication updates
- Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, and operational standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Soft skills:
- Strong customer‑service focus with a positive team presence
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Strong organization and time management abilities
- Ability to follow processes and maintain consistency in daily work
Skill areas:
- Seafood handling, preparation, and merchandising execution
- Inventory management, ordering, and stock rotation
- Scheduling, task coordination, and team support
- Food safety, sanitation, and compliance practices
Knowledge:
- Seafood product handling, storage, and freshness standards
- Merchandising and display techniques
- Store systems, scales, and labeling tools
Abilities:
- Ability to review inventory levels and product movement
- Ability to train, coach, and support associate development
- Ability to lift, carry, and handle product and equipment
- Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain cleanliness standards
- Travel requirements: None
- Other requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct
WE ALSO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
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Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Butcher
Document your cutting experience precisely
PERM requires your employer to match your credentials to the job description exactly. List every meat type, cutting technique, and equipment you've operated on your resume so the job duties in the PERM application reflect your actual background without gaps.
Target large-volume meat processing employers
Beef, pork, and poultry processing facilities with high turnover are the most consistent PERM filers for butcher roles. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history specifically for this occupation.
Understand the EB-3 skilled worker threshold
Butcher qualifies as an EB-3 skilled worker because USCIS recognizes it requires at least two years of training or experience. You'll need documentation proving that experience before your employer can proceed with PERM filing.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must file a prevailing wage request with OFLC before advertising the position under PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level for your location so you can confirm the offer matches PERM requirements before accepting.
Account for per-country priority date backlogs
Employment-based green cards have annual per-country limits. If you're from a high-demand country like India or China, your priority date may be years behind the current cutoff, so factor this into your timeline when evaluating sponsoring employers.
Verify your O*NET occupational code matches the filing
Your employer's PERM application must reference the correct Standard Occupational Classification code. Cross-check the O*NET profile for Butchers and Meat Cutters to confirm your duties align with what DOL will review during certification.
Green Card Butcher: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a butcher qualify for employer-sponsored green card sponsorship?
Yes. Butcher and meat cutter roles qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category because they require at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You're not applying for a temporary visa but for lawful permanent residence.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a butcher role?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation and a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which butcher roles don't typically meet. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 targets skilled trades with two or more years of experience. PERM also involves a formal DOL recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker was available, which the H-1B process does not require.
What does the PERM process involve for a butcher position?
PERM starts with a prevailing wage determination from OFLC, followed by a mandatory recruitment period where the employer advertises the position and documents that no qualified U.S. worker applied. DOL then reviews the application. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and you can begin adjustment of status or consular processing.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for butcher jobs?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Large meat processing facilities and supermarket chains with high-volume butcher departments are the most active PERM filers for this occupation. Focusing your search on those employer types improves your chances of finding an active sponsor.
Can I change employers while my green card application is pending?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition.