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Shipping Specialist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Per-country limits mean nationals from high-demand countries should factor priority-date backlogs into their timeline when evaluating offers.
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The Logistics Shipping Specialist uses knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations and safety principles to provide domestic and international shipping of hazardous or dangerous goods as defined by FAA/U.S.DOT/Homeland Security and the CDC. This position also provides processing of outbound non-hazardous goods. This position includes partnering with the OHSU Import and Export compliance officer and Environmental Health and Safety to assure compliance with health and safety codes.
Function/Duties of Position:
- Domestic Hazardous Goods Shipping - Conducts processing of domestic shipments of hazardous goods that fall into the nine Federal classes and sub-divisions.
- Domestic Goods Shipping - Conducts processing of domestic shipments of goods.
- International Shipping - Collaborate with OHSU office of Export Controls and the Export Compliance Officer. Document and screen all international shipments to ensure compliance to U.S Customs and Border Protection regulations. Assist customers with creation of shipping forms and regulations.
- Outbound Package Inspection - Ensure compliance with dangerous goods and export compliance regulations. Package and mark shipments that fall above the limitations allowed by the internal OHSU standards.
- Records Management - Maintain records of Declared Hazardous Materials as required by U.S.D.O.T. Meet with U.S.D.O.T, Homeland Security and Center for Disease Control for inspections of OHSU dangerous goods shipping program.
- Training - Monitor U.S.D.O.T and IATA for changes in regulations and communicate those to E.H.R.S to update OHSU’s dangerous goods shipping training. Provides training to select Logistics staff to meet all outbound shipping requirements. Attends EHRS safety fairs and FedEx shipping trainings to ensure proper certifications are held to meet federal requirements.
- Billing - Process any and all FedEx, DHL, World Courier and third party billing. Research any miscellaneous charges and communicate to responsible departments for resolution.
- Vendor Management - Meet with representatives from transportation services to maintain best service options. Communicate with strategic communication to notify customers of service disruptions. Order all shipping supplies for department.
- Issue Resolution - Use problem solving and communication skills to resolve challenging situations regarding international inbound and outbound shipping.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED; AND
- Two years of experience in a hazardous materials shipping environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, FedEx ship manager software, UPS World Ship, DHL Software.
- Strong communication skills and Proactive work habits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of hazardous materials handling and shipping in a research/hospital environment.
- Licenses/Certifications
- AMEC Safety & Security Training Required 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4)
- IATA – Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air for Shippers and Packers Seminar Required 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4) & IATA 1.5
- Hazardous Materials by Ground shippers training 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Export Controls Awareness and Application
- Allocca Enterprises - International Documentation training
- Allocca Enterprises –Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) & Electronic Export Information training
Additional Details:
Warehouse type environment. Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm working schedule. This could change depending on the needs of the department. Some exposure to hazardous materials, human tissue and radiation.
Benefits
- Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
- $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
- Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
- Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
- 9 paid holidays per year.
- Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Childcare service discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts to local and national businesses.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Department Overview:
The Logistics Shipping Specialist uses knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations and safety principles to provide domestic and international shipping of hazardous or dangerous goods as defined by FAA/U.S.DOT/Homeland Security and the CDC. This position also provides processing of outbound non-hazardous goods. This position includes partnering with the OHSU Import and Export compliance officer and Environmental Health and Safety to assure compliance with health and safety codes.
Function/Duties of Position:
- Domestic Hazardous Goods Shipping - Conducts processing of domestic shipments of hazardous goods that fall into the nine Federal classes and sub-divisions.
- Domestic Goods Shipping - Conducts processing of domestic shipments of goods.
- International Shipping - Collaborate with OHSU office of Export Controls and the Export Compliance Officer. Document and screen all international shipments to ensure compliance to U.S Customs and Border Protection regulations. Assist customers with creation of shipping forms and regulations.
- Outbound Package Inspection - Ensure compliance with dangerous goods and export compliance regulations. Package and mark shipments that fall above the limitations allowed by the internal OHSU standards.
- Records Management - Maintain records of Declared Hazardous Materials as required by U.S.D.O.T. Meet with U.S.D.O.T, Homeland Security and Center for Disease Control for inspections of OHSU dangerous goods shipping program.
- Training - Monitor U.S.D.O.T and IATA for changes in regulations and communicate those to E.H.R.S to update OHSU’s dangerous goods shipping training. Provides training to select Logistics staff to meet all outbound shipping requirements. Attends EHRS safety fairs and FedEx shipping trainings to ensure proper certifications are held to meet federal requirements.
- Billing - Process any and all FedEx, DHL, World Courier and third party billing. Research any miscellaneous charges and communicate to responsible departments for resolution.
- Vendor Management - Meet with representatives from transportation services to maintain best service options. Communicate with strategic communication to notify customers of service disruptions. Order all shipping supplies for department.
- Issue Resolution - Use problem solving and communication skills to resolve challenging situations regarding international inbound and outbound shipping.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED; AND
- Two years of experience in a hazardous materials shipping environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, FedEx ship manager software, UPS World Ship, DHL Software.
- Strong communication skills and Proactive work habits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of hazardous materials handling and shipping in a research/hospital environment.
- Licenses/Certifications
- AMEC Safety & Security Training Required 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4)
- IATA – Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air for Shippers and Packers Seminar Required 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4) & IATA 1.5
- Hazardous Materials by Ground shippers training 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Export Controls Awareness and Application
- Allocca Enterprises - International Documentation training
- Allocca Enterprises –Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) & Electronic Export Information training
Additional Details:
Warehouse type environment. Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm working schedule. This could change depending on the needs of the department. Some exposure to hazardous materials, human tissue and radiation.
Benefits
- Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
- $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
- Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
- Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
- 9 paid holidays per year.
- Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Childcare service discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts to local and national businesses.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Shipping Specialist
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-3 skilled worker covers Shipping Specialists with at least two years of documented experience, while EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive supply-chain or logistics work. Pull together performance reviews, offer letters, and job descriptions now to support whichever category your employer files under.
Look up your occupation's prevailing wage
Your employer's PERM filing must certify they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Shipping Specialist roles in their specific metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level before you negotiate an offer so you're not caught off-guard by a figure the employer is legally bound to meet.
Target logistics employers with PERM filing history
Freight forwarders, third-party logistics providers, and large importers/exporters have the HR infrastructure to run PERM recruitment campaigns. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for logistics and supply-chain roles, so you can focus outreach on companies already familiar with the process.
Understand the PERM recruitment test before interviewing
Before DOL certifies PERM, your employer must run a formal recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. If a U.S. applicant does apply, the process can stall. Ask hiring managers directly whether they've completed PERM filings before for similar roles, not just whether they're willing to sponsor.
Check your country's priority date before accepting an offer
Once your employer files the I-140, your place in line depends on your country of birth and the monthly Visa Bulletin. Nationals from India or China can face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval. Review the USCIS Visa Bulletin for the EB-3 employment-based category before committing to a sponsorship timeline with any employer.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
If your I-140 was approved and your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. Keep a copy of your approved I-140 approval notice so you can carry that priority date to a new filing.
Green Card Shipping Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Shipping Specialist role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or your background includes a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive logistics or supply-chain experience. The employer must document that the advanced degree is a normal requirement for the role, not just a preference, in both the job description and the PERM filing with the Department of Labor.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Shipping Specialists?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to employer sponsorship and subject to an annual lottery. PERM green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The employer must conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, and per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may wait years after I-140 approval before the priority date becomes current.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Shipping Specialist roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history for logistics and supply-chain occupations, so you can target outreach toward companies that have already navigated PERM rather than those encountering it for the first time. Freight forwarders, customs brokers, large importers, and third-party logistics firms are the most consistent sponsors for this occupation.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 was approved, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your place in the queue.
What documentation should I prepare before a Shipping Specialist employer starts the PERM process?
Gather official transcripts confirming your degree, employment verification letters with start and end dates, and detailed job descriptions from each prior role showing relevance to shipping and logistics operations. For EB-2 on the basis of experience, your letters should break down progressive responsibility year by year. DOL auditors can request this evidence, and gaps slow certification significantly.