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Packaging Technician jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, followed by an I-140 petition and adjustment of status or consular processing. Many manufacturing and consumer goods companies sponsor EB-3 skilled workers in this role, offering a path to lawful permanent residency.
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Food Safety Role & Responsibility:
As an individual, the incumbent must understand the Food Safety Statement, complete the required training, perform work assignments in accordance with training and display an acceptable level of competency with all Quality Assurance/Safety/Security policies and training requirements. Areas of food safety training will include, but are not limited to, GMP, HACCP, facility security, visitor policy and mandatory safety training.
The individual must also request additional and/or refresher training if he or she feels that it is needed to effectively perform requirements in specific areas of responsibility.
Summary
Packaging Technician is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, replacing and modifying all processing, packaging and facility equipment with optimal quality and efficiency.
Job Function Statements - Essential Functions:
- High level of expertise in packaging machines that include being able to operate, repair and maintain Bosch, Hayssen and Illapak machines.
- Shall be capable of troubleshooting, electrical, electronics and pneumatics.
- Knowledgeable in interlocks, conveyors, Ishida weigh scales, SSC (twin machines), MDT (single machines) and conveyors.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance as needed.
- Knowledgeable in motors, gearboxes, industrial controls, PLC programs and logic controls.
- Knowledgeable on tape machines (carton sealer equipment 3M and Little David).
- Ability to operate, repair and maintain ink jet printers.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Ability to apply advanced skills and may develop advanced skills using tools and equipment appropriate for the position or specialization.
- Adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
- Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
- Assignments are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity.
- May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
- Works under general supervision.
Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:
Physical Requirements: the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time (duration of the shift, 8 hours or more); walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; bend continuously; or crawl. The incumbent must be able to climb stairs and ladders or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift; and is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to push/pull/lift and/or move 50 pounds. The incumbent must operate light motorized equipment, hand and power tools skillfully and safely.
Work Environment: the employee is occasionally exposed to wet/cold conditions of 34 - 36 degrees and also at times hot conditions; high, precarious places (ex: 25 feet above ground level for extended hours); and outside weather conditions (rooftop). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud, which may require hearing protection.
- Ability to use a multi-meter and other measurement instruments.
- Ability to troubleshoot PLC controls, such as Allen-Bradley, GE Fanuc.
- Fabricate and modify parts using shop equipment; utilizing sanitary welding equipment procedures.
- Ability to work with computer programs, such as Word and Excel.
- Ability to demonstrate proficient fabrication and welding systems.
- Ability to demonstrate welding skills.
Operate our CMMS system and demonstrate 100% functionality in order to complete work orders as well as log corrective maintenance issues in the system.
Experience:
Minimum 2-4 year's experience with industrial, high-speed processing, packaging, weighing, filling and inspection equipment OR minimum one-year technical training/school.
Education/Training:
High School diploma or equivalency (such as a technical degree) required; specific technical training to support the Maintenance Skills Summary.
Other Information:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
MAINTENANCE PACKAGING TECHNICIAN
Food Safety Role & Responsibility:
As an individual, the incumbent must understand the Food Safety Statement, complete the required training, perform work assignments in accordance with training and display an acceptable level of competency with all Quality Assurance/Safety/Security policies and training requirements. Areas of food safety training will include, but are not limited to, GMP, HACCP, facility security, visitor policy and mandatory safety training.
The individual must also request additional and/or refresher training if he or she feels that it is needed to effectively perform requirements in specific areas of responsibility.
Summary
Packaging Technician is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, replacing and modifying all processing, packaging and facility equipment with optimal quality and efficiency.
Job Function Statements - Essential Functions:
- High level of expertise in packaging machines that include being able to operate, repair and maintain Bosch, Hayssen and Illapak machines.
- Shall be capable of troubleshooting, electrical, electronics and pneumatics.
- Knowledgeable in interlocks, conveyors, Ishida weigh scales, SSC (twin machines), MDT (single machines) and conveyors.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance as needed.
- Knowledgeable in motors, gearboxes, industrial controls, PLC programs and logic controls.
- Knowledgeable on tape machines (carton sealer equipment 3M and Little David).
- Ability to operate, repair and maintain ink jet printers.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Ability to apply advanced skills and may develop advanced skills using tools and equipment appropriate for the position or specialization.
- Adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
- Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
- Assignments are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity.
- May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
- Works under general supervision.
Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:
Physical Requirements: the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time (duration of the shift, 8 hours or more); walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; bend continuously; or crawl. The incumbent must be able to climb stairs and ladders or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift; and is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to push/pull/lift and/or move 50 pounds. The incumbent must operate light motorized equipment, hand and power tools skillfully and safely.
Work Environment: the employee is occasionally exposed to wet/cold conditions of 34 - 36 degrees and also at times hot conditions; high, precarious places (ex: 25 feet above ground level for extended hours); and outside weather conditions (rooftop). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud, which may require hearing protection.
- Ability to use a multi-meter and other measurement instruments.
- Ability to troubleshoot PLC controls, such as Allen-Bradley, GE Fanuc.
- Fabricate and modify parts using shop equipment; utilizing sanitary welding equipment procedures.
- Ability to work with computer programs, such as Word and Excel.
- Ability to demonstrate proficient fabrication and welding systems.
- Ability to demonstrate welding skills.
Operate our CMMS system and demonstrate 100% functionality in order to complete work orders as well as log corrective maintenance issues in the system.
Experience:
Minimum 2-4 year's experience with industrial, high-speed processing, packaging, weighing, filling and inspection equipment OR minimum one-year technical training/school.
Education/Training:
High School diploma or equivalency (such as a technical degree) required; specific technical training to support the Maintenance Skills Summary.
Other Information:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Packaging Technician
Document your two years of relevant experience
EB-3 skilled worker eligibility requires at least two years of training or experience. Gather performance reviews, employer letters, and training certificates that map directly to packaging equipment operation, quality control, or production line duties before you apply.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Target companies that have already filed PERM applications for Packaging Technician roles by using Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by role and location, so you're not applying blind.
Look up prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage throughout the PERM process. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific SOC code and work location before discussing compensation with a hiring manager.
Ask employers directly about their PERM timeline
Some manufacturers sponsor green cards only after a probationary period, often 12 months. Confirm in writing whether sponsorship is offered, at what stage it begins, and whether the company uses an in-house HR team or outside immigration counsel to manage PERM filings.
Understand your O*NET occupation code when applying
Packaging Technician roles map to specific SOC codes in O*NET, and your PERM application must match the duties in your offer letter to that code. Mismatches between your actual job duties and the certified position can delay or derail labor certification.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, you can carry that priority date to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability may also allow you to move to a similar packaging or production role without restarting the process.
Green Card Packaging Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Packaging Technician qualify for an EB-3 green card?
Yes. Packaging Technicians typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Approval leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through EB-3 is permanent residence, not a temporary work authorization. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries like India and China may wait years at the USCIS-published priority date backlog before their I-485 can be filed or approved.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Packaging Technician jobs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified green card sponsorship history in packaging and manufacturing roles. Many companies do not advertise PERM sponsorship in job postings, so searching a database built from DOL PERM filings is a more reliable method than filtering general job boards by keyword.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs during the process?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can be ported to a new employer's petition, which protects your place in the per-country backlog.
Does my employer need to prove no U.S. workers are available before sponsoring me?
Yes. PERM labor certification requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test, posting the position through specific channels DOL requires and documenting that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. The employer must also obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC before advertising and cannot set requirements that go beyond what is normally needed for the Packaging Technician role.