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Reactor Operator roles at U.S. nuclear facilities qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers in the nuclear power sector regularly file I-140 petitions for licensed operators, making sponsorship a realistic path for foreign professionals with NRC-recognized credentials and qualifying experience.
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Job Type:
Regular
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment and control processes in the production of high quality/high value whey products, successfully applying learned knowledge of processes and production methods.
- Complete CIP of equipment; troubleshooting machinery as needed.
- Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Follow all GMP, SOP and HACCP programs.
- Monitor processes, materials or surroundings; reviewing information by phone, in writing or in person.
- Accurately identify information by categorizing, estimating and recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and/or events.
- Perform operator-level maintenance as needed.
- Train new/other employees.
- Understand and adhere to all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
- Learn and execute advanced startup and shutdown procedures of equipment.
- Effectively operate state-of-the-art equipment involved with the isolation of protein products.
- Regulate production factors such as solids, temperature, pH; making adjustments to meet all set points.
- Take frequent readings; accurately logging up to 50 variables per hour.
- Clean and sanitize all areas of the Protein Department including walls, floors, and equipment according to a Master Sanitation schedule.
- Understand and troubleshoot product flow’s.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- May involve the operation of a Critical Control Point as determined by the plant HACCP/Food Safety Plans.
- Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Safety Protocol
- Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
- Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
- Support safety policies and programs.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications:
Education Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Required:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a related field preferred.
Certification/Licensure Required:
- None
Skills Required:
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
- Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
- Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

Job Type:
Regular
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment and control processes in the production of high quality/high value whey products, successfully applying learned knowledge of processes and production methods.
- Complete CIP of equipment; troubleshooting machinery as needed.
- Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Follow all GMP, SOP and HACCP programs.
- Monitor processes, materials or surroundings; reviewing information by phone, in writing or in person.
- Accurately identify information by categorizing, estimating and recognizing changes or deviations in circumstances and/or events.
- Perform operator-level maintenance as needed.
- Train new/other employees.
- Understand and adhere to all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
- Learn and execute advanced startup and shutdown procedures of equipment.
- Effectively operate state-of-the-art equipment involved with the isolation of protein products.
- Regulate production factors such as solids, temperature, pH; making adjustments to meet all set points.
- Take frequent readings; accurately logging up to 50 variables per hour.
- Clean and sanitize all areas of the Protein Department including walls, floors, and equipment according to a Master Sanitation schedule.
- Understand and troubleshoot product flow’s.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- May involve the operation of a Critical Control Point as determined by the plant HACCP/Food Safety Plans.
- Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Safety Protocol
- Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
- Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
- Support safety policies and programs.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications:
Education Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Required:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a related field preferred.
Certification/Licensure Required:
- None
Skills Required:
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
- Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
- Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Reactor Operator
Verify your NRC license equivalency early
U.S. nuclear facilities require NRC-issued reactor operator licenses, not foreign equivalents. Document your foreign credentials through a recognized evaluation service before approaching employers, so the PERM prevailing wage determination can accurately reflect your qualification level.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific reactor operator role and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary clears the threshold and won't stall your certification.
Target nuclear operators with active PERM filing history
Search for Reactor Operator roles at utilities and national laboratories that have filed PERM applications for this occupation before. Employers with prior sponsorship experience already understand the recruitment documentation and advertising requirements DOL mandates.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Reactor Operator jobs by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to facilities that have never filed PERM. Use it to build a targeted list of nuclear operators actively hiring sponsored candidates.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your reactor operator role requires a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a related field, EB-2 may apply for advanced-degree professionals. Most licensed operator positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which has no annual cap concerns for many nationalities.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your PERM timeline starts
Nuclear facilities contracting with the federal government are typically required to use E-Verify. Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled before PERM filing begins, since unenrollment discovered mid-process can delay I-140 adjudication at USCIS.
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Find Reactor Operator JobsReactor Operator Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Reactor Operator jobs in the U.S. commonly come with green card sponsorship?
Yes, particularly at nuclear power utilities, national laboratories, and government contractors. Reactor Operator is classified as a skilled worker role under DOL occupational standards, making it eligible for EB-3 sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers in this sector are accustomed to sponsoring foreign professionals who hold or can obtain NRC-recognized credentials, though you'll need to confirm each employer's willingness before accepting an offer.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Reactor Operator role?
The green card route through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and EB-3 skilled worker cases are not subject to an annual lottery. The H-1B requires employer sponsorship each year and is capped at 85,000 per fiscal year with a random selection. PERM takes longer overall, often 18 to 36 months from start to green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency with no recurring renewal burden.
Where can I find Reactor Operator jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Reactor Operator positions at employers with documented employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on facilities that have already navigated the PERM process rather than ones that are unfamiliar with it. Filtering by sponsorship history significantly improves your chances of reaching an offer that can support a full I-140 filing.
What role does the O*NET profile play in my green card application as a Reactor Operator?
The O*NET occupation profile for Reactor Operator establishes the standard duties, required education, and skill requirements that DOL uses when evaluating PERM applications for this role. Your employer's job description must align with the O*NET definition to pass DOL scrutiny during the supervised recruitment phase. Discrepancies between the advertised role and the O*NET profile are a common source of audit requests, so your employer's PERM attorney should align the description carefully.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers after USCIS has approved your I-140 petition and your priority date is current or nearly current, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the approved petition to a new employer in a same or similar Reactor Operator role. If the I-140 is still pending or recently approved and your priority date is not yet current, a change of employer generally restarts the PERM process, adding significant time to your green card timeline.
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