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Warehouse Specialist roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary visa, making it a long-term commitment from both sides.
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INTRODUCTION
This position is responsible for assisting in the operations of the division from a purchasing and inventory management aspect. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and or as necessary.
Essential Functions:
An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Order all large equipment and job materials.
- Transfer inventory to jobs AX.
- Work with engineering to coordinate parts, pricing and part numbers, lead times etc.
- Sell parts to customers on as needed basis.
- Updates internal customers on delays and updating job completion dates.
- Support a performance-based culture, both team and individual, to assure continuous improvement and alignment with enterprise vision, mission, and objectives.
- Drive employee engagement, training, and development in the key areas of safety, quality, and productivity.
- Develop and manage the department budget.
- Ensure regulatory compliance across a range of federal, state, and local agencies.
- Ensure that all quality and safety standards, specifications and policies are met, drive continuous improvements, and collaborate with the team to drive efficiencies.
- Develop a culture based on open/honest dialogue and involvement with all team members that demonstrates the value of their input and engagement in improving performance.
- Drive a culture of high performance and accountability in employee and site safety as well as other aspects of the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field preferred, however, an equivalent combination of education and experience (High School Diploma or GED equivalent a minimum requirement) will also be considered.
- Required 5 years journeyman level experience and certification in one or more of the building trades; High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocation/technical training in general construction (carpentry), plumbing, wiring, HVAC, etc.
- 3-5 relevant work experience in the field or relate area that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the job.
- Equivalent experience, vocational school, or an associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field is preferred.
- Prior experience leading, coaching, and mentoring others.
- Prior experience supporting construction and field employee groups, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative.
- Familiarity with the all product lines required.
- Commitment to “open door” and comfort with production floor presence and contact with all field employees.
- Demonstrated ability to coach managers and supervisors to use company practices for maximum effectiveness.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills; high quality document and report preparation.
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multi-tasking abilities.
- Key leadership competencies in addition to high ethical standards, strong values, integrity, drive to deliver results, pride in personal and team performance, decision quality, building effective teams, and action orientation are fundamental imperatives.
Physical Activities:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach, push, pull bend and twist. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl through narrow, enclosed or elevated spaces; move up and down stairs. Visually inspect and locate equipment and products. Read information, often in small print. Enter and locate information on a computer system or communication device. Write documents, reports etc. using a writing instrument (e.g., pencil, pen) or computer. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
This position is primarily located in an office environment with moderate to low noise levels and is typically sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to varying temperatures, work areas that may be slippery and or wet, near equipment and mechanical moving parts. Work indoors for extended periods of time. Work overnight, weekends, and rotating/varying shifts. This position can be based in home office location; 80% Travel required; occasional work overnight, weekends, and rotating/varying shifts.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company match
Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Warehouse Specialist
Document your warehouse credentials before applying
Gather forklift certifications, OSHA training records, and any warehouse management system experience into a single file. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job duties exactly, so gaps in documentation slow the process.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals that an employer already manages federal compliance obligations. Warehouses handling federal contracts are often required to use E-Verify, which correlates with familiarity running PERM sponsorships for operations roles.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Warehouse Specialist openings by employers with active green card filing history. Targeting companies that have sponsored similar roles before cuts the time you spend on employers unfamiliar with the PERM process.
Clarify the EB-3 category before your offer
Most Warehouse Specialist roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of training or experience. Confirm with your prospective employer which category they intend to file under before accepting an offer, since that determines the prevailing wage DOL will require them to meet.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific warehouse role and location. DOL will reject an LCA if the offered wage falls below the required level, so knowing the floor before negotiations protects your PERM timeline.
Ask about the PERM recruitment timeline during interviews
PERM requires employers to complete supervised recruitment before filing, which typically adds several months before your I-140 petition even begins. Ask directly whether the company has immigration counsel in place and what their typical PERM start-to-filing timeline looks like.
Green Card Warehouse Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Warehouse Specialist roles actually qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Warehouse Specialist positions regularly 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 DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The role's physical and technical requirements, such as forklift operation or warehouse management system proficiency, support the skilled worker classification.
How is EB-3 green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
The H-1B visa is a temporary visa requiring a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which most Warehouse Specialist roles don't meet. EB-3 sponsorship leads directly to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication typically take one to two years before you reach adjustment of status, compared to H-1B's faster but temporary approval. For many nationalities outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning no additional backlog wait.
What does the PERM process require from the employer for a warehouse role?
Your employer must conduct DOL-supervised recruitment, including posting the job at the physical worksite, advertising in two Sunday newspaper editions, and using additional recruitment steps for professional roles. They document that no qualified U.S. workers applied or were available, then file an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For warehouse roles, the job duties and minimum requirements stated in PERM must match your actual position exactly, so any mismatch between the job posting and your day-to-day work can trigger an audit.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Warehouse Specialist position?
Focus on large distribution centers, third-party logistics companies, and manufacturers with dedicated HR or immigration teams, since they sponsor at volume and have established PERM workflows. Migrate Mate lets you search Warehouse Specialist openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can prioritize outreach to companies already familiar with the process rather than spending time educating employers who have never filed PERM.
Can I switch warehouse employers after my green card is filed but before it's approved?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupation after your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, without losing your priority date. Warehouse and distribution roles within the same SOC code typically qualify as similar occupations. Switching employers before the 180-day mark or before I-485 is filed means the sponsoring employer must continue the process, so timing matters significantly.