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Grader operator roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Construction and civil infrastructure contractors are the most active sponsors for this heavy equipment classification.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Production Associate - Apparel Grader
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84104
Requisition Number: 231510
Job Description
Cintas is seeking a Production Associate – Apparel Grader to support the Rental Division. The Apparel Grader is responsible for accurately examining used customer garments/apparel and rating their long-term usefulness in accordance with policies and standards. 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.
Skills/Qualifications
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 use a computer program to accomplish work.
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.
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
Company Information
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
Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City
Title: Production Associate - Apparel Grader
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84104
Requisition Number: 231510
Job Description
Cintas is seeking a Production Associate – Apparel Grader to support the Rental Division. The Apparel Grader is responsible for accurately examining used customer garments/apparel and rating their long-term usefulness in accordance with policies and standards. 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.
Skills/Qualifications
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 use a computer program to accomplish work.
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.
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
Company Information
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
Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Grader Operator
Document your equipment certifications before applying
PERM requires your employer to define the job requirements precisely. Compiling your operator licenses, CDL endorsements, and grading equipment certifications before outreach lets employers verify you meet their documented minimum requirements without delays.
Target contractors with active DOL PERM filings
Civil construction firms and highway contractors file PERM applications far more often than residential builders. Filtering by employers with recent DOL labor certification activity puts you in front of sponsors who already understand the process for heavy equipment operators.
Search green card jobs using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter grader operator roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM for skilled equipment operators.
Clarify prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
DOL assigns grader operator roles a prevailing wage level using O*NET and the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files the LCA. Ask which wage level they intend to certify so your offered salary aligns and the PERM audit risk stays low.
Understand EB-3 filing timelines before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification alone averages six to twelve months at DOL before I-140 adjudication even begins. Confirm your employer has in-house HR or an immigration attorney managing filings so sponsorship doesn't stall after you start the role.
Request E-Verify enrollment status from prospective employers
Federal and state infrastructure contractors are often E-Verify participants, which signals they regularly handle work authorization compliance. An employer already enrolled in E-Verify typically has HR infrastructure to support a multi-year PERM green card process.
Green Card Grader Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a grader operator role qualify for an EB-3 green card?
Yes. Grader operators fall under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers occupations requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS. There is no annual lottery, and the path leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Grader operator positions generally do not qualify for H-1B visa status because they do not require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty field. EB-3, by contrast, covers skilled trades with two or more years of experience and has no annual lottery cap at the application stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 adjudication can take one to two years before you even file for adjustment of status.
How long does the full PERM green card process take for a grader operator?
From PERM filing to a green card in hand, you should plan for a minimum of two to three years if your country of birth has no visa backlog. DOL currently processes most PERM applications in six to twelve months, I-140 adjudication at USCIS adds several more months, and adjustment of status processing varies by field office. Workers born in countries with high EB-3 demand, like India or China, face significantly longer waits due to annual per-country limits.
How can I find grader operator jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for grader operator roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't filter by immigration sponsorship type, so you can waste months applying to contractors who've never filed a PERM application. Narrowing your search to employers with active EB-3 filing history cuts that uncertainty from the start.
What wage documentation do I need for PERM sponsorship as a grader operator?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before advertising the position or filing PERM. The wage is based on your job duties, geographic location, and the skill level assigned using O*NET. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that determination throughout the process. You don't file this yourself, but confirming your employer has completed it early prevents last-minute complications before I-140 filing.