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H-1B visa jobs for Production Workers exist at employers who build degree-level responsibilities into the role, covering process engineering, quality systems, or manufacturing technology. Each new worksite requires a certified LCA from DOL, and H-1B status runs up to three years, extendable to six.
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Join our team, at our Building Products facility, in Dudley, NC, as a Plywood Night Shift Industrial Production worker! This is an entry level role. You will have the opportunity to operate various types of equipment to help meet production goals while working in a safe environment.
Salary:
- 20.00 per hour with paid holidays and full vacation starting day one!
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.
Shift: The work schedules include weekends and holidays as well as night shifts available are:
- 36/48 - 12HRS 7-7
- 4 on 2 off - 12HRS 6-6
- 2/2/3 Schedule
- 2nd shift has a $2.00 shift differential.
Physical Location:
139 Brewington Drive, Dudley NC
Our Team
The Dudley facility is one of Georgia-Pacific's largest Building Products facilities and it manufactures Plytanium® Plywood, AC and BC, Sidings and Sturd-I-Floor® Plytanium® Plywood which is used in sheathing, roof decking, sub flooring and other specialty applications.
What You Will Do
- Learn to operate various machines throughout the mill
- Adjust to changing work schedules to meet business demands
- Remove sawdust and other debris from production equipment
- Assist team members throughout the mill as needed
- Adhering to safety and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines
- Learning to operate various machines throughout the department
- Adjusting to changing work schedules to meet business demands
- Keeping work area clean throughout the shift
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, hot, humid, dusty, and high-volume environment; this will include pushing, pulling and lifting wood veneer panels or pieces that could weigh up to 14lbs
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):
- Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial.
What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):
- Two years of working experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Prior Forklift Operating Experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces
- Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on market data and may vary with your knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Please speak with your recruiter for details.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Your Job
Join our team, at our Building Products facility, in Dudley, NC, as a Plywood Night Shift Industrial Production worker! This is an entry level role. You will have the opportunity to operate various types of equipment to help meet production goals while working in a safe environment.
Salary:
- 20.00 per hour with paid holidays and full vacation starting day one!
- You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.
Shift: The work schedules include weekends and holidays as well as night shifts available are:
- 36/48 - 12HRS 7-7
- 4 on 2 off - 12HRS 6-6
- 2/2/3 Schedule
- 2nd shift has a $2.00 shift differential.
Physical Location:
139 Brewington Drive, Dudley NC
Our Team
The Dudley facility is one of Georgia-Pacific's largest Building Products facilities and it manufactures Plytanium® Plywood, AC and BC, Sidings and Sturd-I-Floor® Plytanium® Plywood which is used in sheathing, roof decking, sub flooring and other specialty applications.
What You Will Do
- Learn to operate various machines throughout the mill
- Adjust to changing work schedules to meet business demands
- Remove sawdust and other debris from production equipment
- Assist team members throughout the mill as needed
- Adhering to safety and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines
- Learning to operate various machines throughout the department
- Adjusting to changing work schedules to meet business demands
- Keeping work area clean throughout the shift
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours/day in a loud/noisy, hot, humid, dusty, and high-volume environment; this will include pushing, pulling and lifting wood veneer panels or pieces that could weigh up to 14lbs
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):
- Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial.
What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):
- Two years of working experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Prior Forklift Operating Experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces
- Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided is an estimate based on market data and may vary with your knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Please speak with your recruiter for details.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and more, Georgia-Pacific is committed to quality and innovation. Our 30,000+ employees across 150+ locations bring products to life while operating one of the largest recycling businesses in the industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Frame your credentials around engineering duties
Production Worker H-1B visa petitions succeed when your resume leads with degree-level responsibilities like process optimization, quality control systems, or manufacturing engineering. Pull the relevant task descriptions directly from O*NET to align your experience with specialty occupation framing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify manufacturers who have filed certified LCAs for production or manufacturing roles. Employers with consistent DOL filing history are far more likely to have an internal HR process that understands H-1B sponsorship requirements for plant-floor positions.
Verify prevailing wage before your offer stage
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before salary negotiations begin. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, and knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't support a compliant petition.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If the role involves multiple facilities or rotating assignments across sites, each physical worksite needs its own DOL-certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with HR early so USCIS isn't presented with an I-129 that lists worksites not covered by a valid LCA.
Get the job description reviewed before the I-129 is filed
Ask your employer to have an immigration attorney review the official job description before USCIS receives the I-129 petition. Production roles face higher scrutiny for specialty occupation status, and a job description that leads with degree-required duties reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically between jobs
If you lose a production role, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period before your H-1B status lapses. File a transfer petition with your next employer within that window rather than waiting for the new LCA to clear first, since the transfer can be filed concurrently.
H-1B Visa Production Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Worker role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A standard production worker position does not require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, so it does not meet the specialty occupation definition on its own. For H-1B sponsorship to work, the employer must structure the role around degree-level duties, such as process engineering, statistical quality control, or advanced manufacturing systems, and document that requirement in the job description and LCA filing submitted to USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for production roles?
Manufacturers in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor fabrication, and automotive engineering are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for production roles because those industries routinely require degree-level technical knowledge on the floor. To find employers who have filed certified LCAs for these positions, browse Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified H-1B sponsorship history by role and location.
Can my H-1B transfer to a new production employer if I change jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as a transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been maintaining valid status. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 and obtain a certified LCA for each worksite where you'll be working before the petition is submitted.
What happens to my H-1B status if the production facility closes or relocates?
If your employer closes the facility or eliminates your position, your H-1B status does not continue automatically. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and have a transfer petition filed. If the facility relocates to a new physical address, your employer must file an amended I-129 with a newly certified LCA covering the new worksite before you report there.
How long does it take to get H-1B approval for a production role?
Standard USCIS processing for an I-129 petition currently runs several months, though timelines vary by service center and petition volume. Premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, is available for H-1B petitions and is commonly used by employers filling time-sensitive production roles. Your employer's HR or immigration counsel can confirm current processing estimates through USCIS before filing.