H-1B Visa Produce Manager Jobs

Produce Manager jobs that come with H-1B visa sponsorship are typically structured around degree-level responsibilities in supply chain management, food science, or agricultural business. Employers filing an LCA with DOL certify a prevailing wage for the role, and status is granted for up to three years with extensions available.

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Open Jobs27+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationMarion, IA
Most JobsWeis Markets

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Assistant Produce Manager
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Assistant Produce Manager
Albertsons
Cedar Hill, Texas
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Inventory
Food Service
Inventory Control
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Assistant Produce Manager
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Assistant Produce Manager
Weis Markets
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Account Management
Administrative & Office Support
Retail Banking Associate
Office Management
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Department Manager Produce
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Department Manager Produce
Safeway
Valdez, Alaska
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Produce Category Manager
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Produce Category Manager
Sysco
Ocoee, Florida
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Assistant Produce Manager
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Assistant Produce Manager
Harris Teeter
Charlotte, North Carolina
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
On-Site
High School

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Produce Manager

Frame your degree for specialty occupation

H-1B eligibility hinges on whether your role requires a specific bachelor's degree. Build your resume around supply chain, food science, or agricultural business duties that map directly to your degree field, not general supervisory tasks any candidate could perform.

Look up prevailing wages before negotiating

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your worksite ZIP code. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the produce buyer or first-line supervisor SOC code before your offer conversation so you know the floor.

Find sponsors through verified LCA history

Target employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for produce or perishables roles before. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history by role and location, cutting the time you spend cold-applying to companies that won't file.

Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA

If the role covers multiple distribution centers or retail locations, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA from DOL. Raise this with the employer's HR team early so a missing LCA doesn't delay your start date after the I-129 is approved.

Get your credentials evaluated before applying

If your food science, agronomy, or business degree is from outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator before the employer files. USCIS reviews foreign degree equivalency as part of the specialty occupation determination on the I-129 petition.

Account for cap timing in your job search

H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so plan your search to leave enough lead time before your current status expires. Status is capped at three years initially, and your employer must file the I-129 well ahead of your intended start date.

H-1B Visa Produce Manager: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Produce Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Not automatically. H-1B specialty occupation requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers who sponsor Produce Managers typically structure the role around degree-level duties in supply chain management, food science, or agricultural business, and document that requirement in the job description and LCA. A general supervisory role without those degree-specific duties is unlikely to pass USCIS scrutiny.

Which employers actually sponsor H-1B visas for produce or perishables roles?

Grocery retailers, food distributors, and produce wholesalers with large supply chain operations are the most active filers for roles in this category. Employers with structured procurement or category management teams are more likely to have an existing H-1B program in place. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history specifically for produce and perishables positions by location.

What does the LCA process mean for a Produce Manager's worksite?

Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL for each physical worksite where you'll work. If your role involves overseeing multiple store locations or distribution centers, each site may need its own certified LCA. The LCA also locks in a prevailing wage specific to that ZIP code, which the employer must pay at or above for the duration of your H-1B status.

How long does H-1B status last for this type of role?

H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status typically requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific milestones under AC21 portability rules. Your employer's immigration counsel handles the extension filing through USCIS before your current status expires.

What documents should I prepare before an employer agrees to sponsor me?

Gather your academic transcripts and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a resume emphasizing degree-required duties rather than hourly management tasks, and any food safety certifications relevant to the role. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence on the specialty occupation question, so having a clear degree-to-duties narrative from the start strengthens the petition and reduces back-and-forth during adjudication.