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Logistics Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a closely related field. Employers in freight, e-commerce fulfillment, and third-party logistics regularly file LCAs for these roles. The H-1B cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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INTRODUCTION
It's more than a job
As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Inventory Cycle Counter is responsible for cycle counting, returns, damages, inventory of all products in the warehouse, working with client to transfer products utilizing a forklift, reach truck, order picker or other heavy material handling equipment. Understands systems and processes of all internal operation & the dynamics of all material movement within the facility. Identify issues or situations that may affect the overall accuracy of the inventory, and to communicate those observations to the rest of the inventory team. The Inventory Cycle Counter can be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, verification, shipping/manifesting and other various duties as assigned to ensure the full and efficient operation of the Distribution Center.
We currently have 2 shifts available: 6:00am-2:30pm or 2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday at our Grove City, Ohio location. Come join our amazing team!!!
How you create impact
Accurately identify product and packaging dynamics.
- Use system tools to verify locations within the warehouse for preliminary issue resolution.
- Identify conditions within the facility that are contributing to inventory inaccuracies.
- Cross train in all internal operations to understand all aspects of material flow within the warehouse.
- May be required to stack pallets and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Use MH Equipment to move and store materials within the warehouse.
- Maintain warehouse clean and free of debris at all times.
- Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive, but not limited, to OSHA, DOT, EPA and other government agencies. Certification required to handle any hazardous material(s).
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum: High School or Technical degree
Experience
- Ideal candidate will have prior experience in inventories of a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Ideal candidate will have working knowledge and understanding of WMS systems.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Proven basic math skills at the high school level.
Very Important:
- Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate detailed observations of inventory concerns in a timely manner.
- Ability to learn fundamental to intermediate aspects of current WMS and utilize for issue resolution.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Very Important:
- Overtime as required.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite
Kuehne+Nagel is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. This includes ensuring access and support for all individuals who are seeking to use our online application resources.
For applicants in the United States, individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, or hiring process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com.
Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
WHO WE ARE
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
EEO Statement
Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.
Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment).
Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Logistics Specialist
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to logistics coordination duties. A supply chain, operations management, or industrial engineering degree strengthens the specialty occupation argument. A general business degree may trigger an RFE if the employer can't tie coursework to the specific role.
Pull LCA filings before targeting employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Logistics Specialist roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're only applying to employers with a documented record of H-1B sponsorship for this occupation code, not companies that sponsor engineers but have never filed for logistics roles.
Check prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage for your experience level, so knowing the Level I through Level IV range tells you what floor the offer legally can't go below.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify early
If you're on STEM OPT and your authorization expires before October 1, you need a cap-gap bridge. Only employers already enrolled in E-Verify can employ you during that gap period, so confirm E-Verify status before your offer letter stage, not after.
Align your offer letter start date with H-1B timing
H-1B employment can't begin before October 1 of the fiscal year for which you were selected. Negotiate a start date on or after October 1 and ask your employer to file premium processing through USCIS if you need a faster receipt confirmation before onboarding.
Use O*NET to frame your job duties precisely
Review the O*NET profile for Logistics Specialists before your employer drafts the LCA and I-129 job description. USCIS adjudicators compare petition language against standard occupation definitions, so duties that mirror the O*NET task list reduce the chance of a specialty occupation RFE.
H-1B Visa Logistics Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Logistics Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A logistics coordinator role at a large freight company with defined analytical duties is more defensible than a general operations role where any degree is accepted. Your employer's job description and the degree requirement stated in the posting both matter.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Logistics Specialists?
Third-party logistics providers, e-commerce fulfillment operations, manufacturing companies with complex supply chains, and freight forwarding firms file LCAs for Logistics Specialist roles regularly. Government contractors managing supply chains for defense or infrastructure projects also sponsor. Migrate Mate lets you filter open roles by verified LCA filing history so you can focus on employers with an actual track record rather than guessing.
Can my employer file an LCA for a remote Logistics Specialist position?
Yes, but DOL requires the LCA to list every worksite location where you'll perform duties for more than 40 consecutive days. For remote roles, the prevailing wage determination must reflect your actual home worksite location, not the employer's headquarters. If you relocate after filing, your employer may need to file an amended LCA for the new work location before you start working there.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer loses a major contract and my role is eliminated?
Your employer is required to notify USCIS and withdraw the H-1B petition if your position is terminated. You then have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the country. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window, and you can begin working for them as soon as USCIS receives the petition, not after approval.
Does logistics experience at a foreign company count toward the specialty occupation argument?
Yes, prior work experience in a logistics or supply chain role can support the petition, especially if your degree field doesn't perfectly align with the job title. USCIS accepts equivalent experience under a three-for-one rule: three years of specialized experience can substitute for one year of formal education. Your employer should document this clearly in the I-129 support letter, citing specific projects and responsibilities.