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Production Associate roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Manufacturing, food processing, and consumer goods companies with established HR infrastructure regularly sponsor foreign nationals for permanent residency through this pathway.
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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 as a Production Associate
Document your production credentials precisely
PERM requires your employer to match your actual duties to the certified job description. Gather certificates for any machinery operation, quality control systems, or safety training you hold so the labor certification reflects your real qualifications.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Facilities already using E-Verify for employment verification have the HR compliance infrastructure that makes PERM sponsorship realistic. Prioritize production employers in food, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods sectors where foreign national hiring is routine.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Production Associate openings by employers with active EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already filed PERM for similar roles cuts the time you spend screening employers who won't sponsor.
Understand the EB-3 prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your production role and location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you can confirm the posted salary clears the threshold.
Clarify sponsorship scope in the offer stage
Ask specifically whether the employer will cover PERM advertising, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status costs. Some manufacturers sponsor the I-140 only, leaving you responsible for I-485 fees, so get the full scope confirmed before you accept.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation window
DOL requires employers to run recruitment for at least 30 days before filing PERM, and the application must be filed within 180 days of completing that recruitment. Factor this into your expected start-date conversation with your hiring manager.
Green Card Production Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Production Associate roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Production Associate positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires training or experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the specific position requires a bachelor's degree or higher and the employer can document that requirement in the PERM job description. In practice, the majority of production sponsorship cases are filed under EB-3.
How does green card sponsorship for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, which most production associate roles do not meet, making PERM-based green card sponsorship the more realistic path. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years for most nationalities, compared to months for H-1B approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Production Associate employer?
The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings and required advertisements, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. DOL then reviews the application and, if certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM filing and I-140 stage can take 12 to 24 months before you can file for adjustment of status.
How can I find Production Associate jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Production Associate openings filtered specifically by employers with EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which manufacturers will actually file PERM. Focusing on companies that have sponsored similar roles before significantly improves your chances of advancing past initial screening with a realistic sponsorship offer in hand.
Can I use O*NET data to strengthen my PERM job description?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for production associate roles outlines the standard tasks, skills, and knowledge requirements that DOL auditors recognize. Sharing the O*NET profile with your employer's immigration counsel helps ensure the certified job description accurately captures the specialized duties that justify sponsorship, reducing the risk of a PERM audit or denial based on a generic or overbroad description.