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Cleaning roles in the U.S. can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where employers document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing your I-140 petition. Commercial cleaning companies, hospitality groups, and facility management firms regularly sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Production Associate - Cleaning Machine Operator
Location:
Erlanger, KY, US, 41018
Requisition Number: 235334
Job Description
Cintas is seeking a Production Associate – Cleaning Machine Operator to support the Rental Division. The Cleaning Machine Operator is responsible for safely and accurately inspecting mats for quality, feeding mats into the mat cleaning system, and sorting rolled, clean mats to place in staging locations for delivery to customers. Cleaning Machine Operators also perform machine checks and filter cleanings. Production Associates are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their work area and to meet or exceed a standard for quantity and quality of work.
Job Expectations and Eligibility Factors:
- Work Eligibility (prior to first day of employment)
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
-
Must be 18 years of age or older.
-
Work Expectations
- Must adhere to attendance policy.
- Must be willing to work in a safe proximity to other people for extended periods of time.
- Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment where there are time pressures to complete work quickly.
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Must be willing to handle materials that are soiled, with appropriate protective equipment.
-
Physical Qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Requires standing for most of shift.
- Requires repetitive motions, stretching, bending, turning, or reaching to accomplish work activities.
Attributes of a Great Employee-Partner:
- Attention To Detail: Is thorough and careful about detail when completing work tasks or correcting flaws or mistakes.
- Work Ethic / Effort: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; is hard working and dependable; prioritizes tasks properly to meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal Skills: Is pleasant with others on the job and displays a good-natured, cooperative attitude; is respectful, courteous, and polite towards others.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Works with others to achieve goals; supports team decisions.
- Safety Orientation: Is committed to complying with safety rules and guidelines.
- Adaptability/Flexibility: Is open to change and to variety in the workplace; is able to switch between tasks or priorities quickly.
- Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner; is trustworthy.
- Customer Focus: Identifies and meets the needs of internal and external customers.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
The full selection process may include the following components:
- Application and resume review
- Interviews
- Job Tryout
This is not an offer of employment. The tryout provides a realistic job preview to better understand the work environment, the work activities, and the performance expectations. Candidates will be compensated for their time during the job tryout.
Not all applicants will progress through the entire selection process; only those applicants identified as most qualified for the job will be invited to the next step in the process. Individuals who receive a conditional job offer will also be required to complete a background check and drug screen.
Having a criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates from employment.
Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Production Hourly
Organization: Rental
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
INDPW
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment: Equipment Operator, Industrial, Machinist, Manufacturing
Title: Production Associate - Cleaning Machine Operator
Location:
Erlanger, KY, US, 41018
Requisition Number: 235334
Job Description
Cintas is seeking a Production Associate – Cleaning Machine Operator to support the Rental Division. The Cleaning Machine Operator is responsible for safely and accurately inspecting mats for quality, feeding mats into the mat cleaning system, and sorting rolled, clean mats to place in staging locations for delivery to customers. Cleaning Machine Operators also perform machine checks and filter cleanings. Production Associates are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their work area and to meet or exceed a standard for quantity and quality of work.
Job Expectations and Eligibility Factors:
- Work Eligibility (prior to first day of employment)
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
-
Must be 18 years of age or older.
-
Work Expectations
- Must adhere to attendance policy.
- Must be willing to work in a safe proximity to other people for extended periods of time.
- Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment where there are time pressures to complete work quickly.
-
Must be willing to handle materials that are soiled, with appropriate protective equipment.
-
Physical Qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Requires standing for most of shift.
- Requires repetitive motions, stretching, bending, turning, or reaching to accomplish work activities.
Attributes of a Great Employee-Partner:
- Attention To Detail: Is thorough and careful about detail when completing work tasks or correcting flaws or mistakes.
- Work Ethic / Effort: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; is hard working and dependable; prioritizes tasks properly to meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal Skills: Is pleasant with others on the job and displays a good-natured, cooperative attitude; is respectful, courteous, and polite towards others.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Works with others to achieve goals; supports team decisions.
- Safety Orientation: Is committed to complying with safety rules and guidelines.
- Adaptability/Flexibility: Is open to change and to variety in the workplace; is able to switch between tasks or priorities quickly.
- Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner; is trustworthy.
- Customer Focus: Identifies and meets the needs of internal and external customers.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
The full selection process may include the following components:
- Application and resume review
- Interviews
- Job Tryout
This is not an offer of employment. The tryout provides a realistic job preview to better understand the work environment, the work activities, and the performance expectations. Candidates will be compensated for their time during the job tryout.
Not all applicants will progress through the entire selection process; only those applicants identified as most qualified for the job will be invited to the next step in the process. Individuals who receive a conditional job offer will also be required to complete a background check and drug screen.
Having a criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates from employment.
Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Production Hourly
Organization: Rental
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
INDPW
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment: Equipment Operator, Industrial, Machinist, Manufacturing
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Cleaning
Document your cleaning credentials before applying
Gather employment verification letters, any relevant safety certifications, and references from prior cleaning roles. PERM requires your employer to attest you meet the job's minimum requirements, so having organized proof of your work history speeds up that step.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
Cleaning contractors and facility management companies enrolled in E-Verify have already built immigration compliance infrastructure, making them more likely to sponsor PERM-based green cards than smaller residential cleaning operations that rarely navigate federal hiring requirements.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter cleaning job listings by green card sponsorship history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting companies that have never filed a PERM application for cleaning or janitorial roles.
Understand how PERM wage requirements affect your offer
Your job offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific cleaning role and worksite location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer, so you know whether an employer's proposed salary qualifies.
Ask employers about their PERM filing timeline upfront
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can even be filed. Confirm during the interview whether the employer has an immigration attorney on retainer and has sponsored workers through PERM before, since first-time sponsors often underestimate the process.
Use O*NET to align your resume with PERM job descriptions
PERM applications require a precise job description that matches your actual duties. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your cleaning role and mirror that language in your resume so your qualifications clearly correspond to what the employer files with DOL.
Green Card Cleaning: Frequently Asked Questions
Can cleaning jobs qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Cleaning and janitorial roles qualify under the EB-3 skilled or unskilled worker category. The employer must complete the PERM labor certification process with DOL, proving no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. Once PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf, which starts your path to permanent residency.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for cleaning roles?
Cleaning roles almost never qualify for H-1B visa because that visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship is the correct route: there is no annual lottery, the process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and workers from most countries outside India and China face manageable wait times once the I-140 is approved.
Which types of cleaning employers are most likely to sponsor green cards?
Large commercial cleaning contractors, national facility management companies, and major hotel and hospitality groups are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations handle volume hiring, already work with immigration counsel, and have filed PERM applications before. Smaller residential cleaning businesses rarely have the administrative capacity or legal resources to navigate the PERM process.
How long does the EB-3 green card process take for a cleaning worker?
From the start of PERM labor certification to receiving your green card, the process typically runs two to four years for most nationalities, sometimes longer if your employer's PERM filing is audited by DOL. PERM certification itself takes six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication at USCIS. Workers from India and China face additional backlogs due to per-country annual limits.
How do I find cleaning jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search cleaning and janitorial roles filtered specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship. Searching broadly without a sponsorship filter wastes time on employers who have no PERM history. Once you identify a willing employer, confirm they have immigration counsel in place before accepting an offer, since PERM requires an experienced attorney to avoid costly filing errors.