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Material Handler roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related specialty field. Sponsoring employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS before your start date.
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CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for leading team members in area in daily activities, communicating issues with supervisor, assigning tasks to team members and maintaining seamless operations in the warehouse. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.
What are you going to do?
- Serve as the lead to distribute work assignments and daily activities to team members.
- Promote safe work practices.
- Follow and ensure quality standards are adhered to.
- Post the performance numbers for area.
- Organize loading and unloading of products.
- Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
- Ensure the proper labelling, tagging and packing of goods and materials in assigned area.
- Assist in receiving cargo by removing from truck by hand or using manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack or similar manual hand tools.
- Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or move orders to packing station or shipping department.
- Open bales, crates and other containers.
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code.
- Comply with legal procedures for handling and receiving goods.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED; Typically, at least five years of warehousing or related logistics experience.
Credentials: Forklift Certification typically required in most operations within 3 to 6 months of hire; Valid state issued driver’s license preferred.
Skills:
- Ability to operate hand and power tools, including hand truck, pallet jack, and related warehouse equipment.
- Basic proficiency in Internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
- Ability to become forklift certified, when required.
Characteristics:
- Ability to prioritize and assign work and provide training and guidance to staff.
- Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs.
- Ability to perform in a team environment.
- Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.
It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.
CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
LOCATION
Whitsett, NC, US
Job Type: Full Time
Time Type: 1st shift
INTRODUCTION
CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for leading team members in area in daily activities, communicating issues with supervisor, assigning tasks to team members and maintaining seamless operations in the warehouse. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.
What are you going to do?
- Serve as the lead to distribute work assignments and daily activities to team members.
- Promote safe work practices.
- Follow and ensure quality standards are adhered to.
- Post the performance numbers for area.
- Organize loading and unloading of products.
- Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
- Ensure the proper labelling, tagging and packing of goods and materials in assigned area.
- Assist in receiving cargo by removing from truck by hand or using manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack or similar manual hand tools.
- Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or move orders to packing station or shipping department.
- Open bales, crates and other containers.
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code.
- Comply with legal procedures for handling and receiving goods.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED; Typically, at least five years of warehousing or related logistics experience.
Credentials: Forklift Certification typically required in most operations within 3 to 6 months of hire; Valid state issued driver’s license preferred.
Skills:
- Ability to operate hand and power tools, including hand truck, pallet jack, and related warehouse equipment.
- Basic proficiency in Internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
- Ability to become forklift certified, when required.
Characteristics:
- Ability to prioritize and assign work and provide training and guidance to staff.
- Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs.
- Ability to perform in a team environment.
- Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.
It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.
CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
LOCATION
Whitsett, NC, US
Job Type: Full Time
Time Type: 1st shift
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Material Handler positions vary widely. Check the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code to confirm the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree, since generalist warehouse roles often don't meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard.
Research prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your job title, work location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable prevailing wage, and a low offer can trigger USCIS scrutiny.
Target employers with active E-Verify enrollment
Employers who sponsor H-1B workers must be E-Verify participants. Prioritize logistics companies and manufacturers already enrolled, since non-enrolled employers face additional compliance steps that can delay or derail your petition.
Find H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Material Handler roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have actually sponsored the visa for this job category, not just those that list sponsorship as a possibility.
Ask about premium processing before accepting
Standard H-1B processing can run several months. If your OPT or current status expires soon, ask the hiring manager whether the company will file Form I-907 for premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days.
Document your degree's field alignment clearly
If your bachelor's is in industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain, make sure your offer letter and employer support letter explicitly connect those credentials to the Material Handler duties. Vague degree-to-job links are a common RFE trigger.
H-1B Visa Material Handler: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Material Handler role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Material Handler role that requires a specific bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or industrial engineering can qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Roles where any degree or no degree is acceptable typically don't qualify. Your employer's job description must clearly tie the duties to a specific degree field.
How do I find Material Handler employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate lets you browse Material Handler roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history from DOL disclosure data. This is more reliable than relying on a job posting that says 'willing to sponsor,' since it shows which companies have completed the process for comparable roles.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Material Handler employer downsizes or eliminates my role?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. During that window, you can't work. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period expires for you to resume employment lawfully.
Does the H-1B cap apply to Material Handler roles at all employers?
Most private-sector employers are subject to the 85,000-slot annual H-1B cap and the lottery. However, if you're hired by a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research institution, those positions are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file at any time without waiting for the annual registration period.
What prevailing wage level should a Material Handler H-1B petition list?
Prevailing wage for H-1B Material Handler petitions is determined by the specific SOC code, work location, and experience level the employer certifies on the LCA. You can check applicable wage tiers using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files. The LCA must list a wage at or above the DOL-determined prevailing rate for that location and level.