Green Card Production Control Specialist Jobs
Production Control Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience, leading to lawful permanent residence.
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Supports the production planning process by assisting with the coordination of customer orders, monitoring order progress, and maintaining accurate records within the production and inventory systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist with updating and maintaining the production schedule under supervision.
- Monitor sales orders and provide basic lead-time information using the ERP system.
- Support the preparation of production schedules based on existing orders and customer priorities.
- Participate in routine inventory tasks such as cycle counts.
- Communicate order status and basic scheduling details with internal departments (e.g., manufacturing, customer service, logistics).
- Help track inventory levels and incoming materials under guidance from senior staff.
- Enter and review data to ensure order and inventory accuracy.
- Perform basic analysis related to production timing and capacity under direction.
Qualifications
- High School/GED required
- Associates Related Field preferred
- Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
- 1-2 Years of experience in a manufacturing or production control environment required
- Basic understanding of ERP systems or willingness to learn required
- Good attention to detail and organizational skills required
- Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
Physical Demands
This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines.
MiTek Perks:
- Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
- Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
- Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
- Performance/Incentive bonuses
- Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Production Control Specialist
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your official transcripts and employment records before applying. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two years of skilled work in production control or a closely related operations role.
Use O*NET to document your occupation
Look up the Production Control Specialist occupation on O*NET and note the job zone, tasks, and skills listed. Your resume and PERM job description must align closely with that profile, since DOL auditors compare the two during labor certification review.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search for Production Control Specialist roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history so you're targeting companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than educating a first-time sponsor.
Prioritize employers with in-house HR or immigration counsel
PERM requires a formal recruitment test, prevailing wage determination, and DOL audit readiness. Manufacturers and logistics firms with dedicated HR teams or retained immigration attorneys complete this process more reliably than smaller employers attempting it for the first time.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location before signing. If the offer falls below the prevailing wage DOL will certify, the employer must commit to paying the certified wage at the time you receive your green card, which affects offer negotiations.
File the I-485 as early as your priority date allows
Nationals of India and China face per-country backlogs under both EB-2 and EB-3, so your priority date, set when DOL accepts the PERM application, determines when you can adjust status. Confirm your chargeability country with USCIS and monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin to file at the earliest opportunity.
Green Card Production Control Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B and green card sponsorship for a Production Control Specialist?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal and tied to a specific employer. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL before filing an I-140, and per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before they can adjust status.
Does a Production Control Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits candidates with a master's degree in operations, supply chain, or engineering, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in production control. EB-3 covers those with a bachelor's degree or at least two years of verifiable skilled experience. The employer's PERM job description must accurately reflect the minimum requirements actually needed for the role.
How long does the PERM process take for this occupation?
PERM labor certification involves a prevailing wage determination request, a mandatory recruitment period testing the U.S. labor market, and DOL review of the application. Audit selection can extend timelines significantly. Processing duration varies and USCIS I-140 adjudication follows separately. Nationals from countries with backlogged priority dates then wait further before filing for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Production Control Specialists?
Migrate Mate lists employers with documented employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have completed PERM filings for operations and production roles before. This avoids the common situation of accepting an offer only to learn the employer is unwilling or unprepared to begin the PERM process.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
AC21 portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition even if you leave before the I-485 is filed, preserving your place in the queue.