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QA Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the role meets specialty occupation standards and prevailing wage requirements.
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Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.
As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.
We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The QA Technician plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance throughout the production process. This hands-on position is responsible for conducting product sampling, testing, and production line monitoring to verify that all products meet established quality standards and specifications.
The QA Technician serves as a key resource on the production floor by supporting quality initiatives, tracking performance through the Redzone system, assisting with internal audits, and managing non-conforming product processes. This role partners closely with production teams to identify opportunities for improvement while ensuring compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, and company standards.
If you are detail-oriented, quality-focused, and passionate about maintaining high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product excellence and operational success.
Schedule: This position works Monday-Friday 3rd Shift, 11:30pm-7:00am
Pay: $23-25/hour
What You Will Do:
- Perform testing and analysis throughout the shift on all production lines to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards, under the supervision of the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
- Assist the Quality & Food Safety team in conducting monthly plant inspections, including GMP walkthroughs and specific Glass & Brittle Plastic audits to mitigate contamination risks.
- Utilize the company’s Redzone system to ensure that quality tasks are being completed on time and accurately.
- Assists with the non-conforming product program with a focus on internal defects, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting results to the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
- Ensure department tasks are done accurately and in a safe, timely fashion.
- Champion a culture of quality and safety by strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation protocols.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Two years of quality assurance in manufacturing, preferably in food manufacturing.
- 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food manufacturing.
- Familiarity with third-party audit processes, such as AIB or similar food safety and quality audit programs.
- Experience with digital data entry systems, tablets/iPads, or manufacturing execution systems (MES); Redzone experience is a plus.
- Knowledge or training in root cause analysis tools, including the 5 Whys methodology.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently follow and uphold quality, food safety, and production standards.
- Highly accountable, reliable, and curious with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across production and quality teams.
- Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of responsibilities while maintaining strong attention to quality and safety standards.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- Certifications (HAACP and PCQI)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, in addition to the following:
- Able to work 8-hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching.
- Must be able to work on your feet for over 9 straight hours.
- Able to perform physical tasks that are repetitive and lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift.
The environmental exposures for this position are:
- Airborne particles, fumes, high places, moving parts, muscular strain, noise, odors, high temperatures.
These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
This description outlines the role’s essential functions but may evolve with business needs.
WHAT WE OFFER
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive package for full-time employees, including:
- Recharge Time – Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Future You – 401(k) plan with generous match program to help you save.
- Peace of Mind – Life insurance, disability, and options for HSAs and FSAs.
- Everyday Perks – Free coffee and discounts.
- Growth & Support – Career development and an Employee Assistance Program when you need it.
The target annual base salary range for this position is $23-25 per hour. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the applicant’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education, certifications or licenses, other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors, and the geographic location of the role.
In addition to base pay, individuals in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Peet’s, we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, uniform service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
Peet’s is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact employeerelations@peets.com.
INTRODUCTION
Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.
As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.
We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The QA Technician plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance throughout the production process. This hands-on position is responsible for conducting product sampling, testing, and production line monitoring to verify that all products meet established quality standards and specifications.
The QA Technician serves as a key resource on the production floor by supporting quality initiatives, tracking performance through the Redzone system, assisting with internal audits, and managing non-conforming product processes. This role partners closely with production teams to identify opportunities for improvement while ensuring compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, and company standards.
If you are detail-oriented, quality-focused, and passionate about maintaining high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product excellence and operational success.
Schedule: This position works Monday-Friday 3rd Shift, 11:30pm-7:00am
Pay: $23-25/hour
What You Will Do:
- Perform testing and analysis throughout the shift on all production lines to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards, under the supervision of the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
- Assist the Quality & Food Safety team in conducting monthly plant inspections, including GMP walkthroughs and specific Glass & Brittle Plastic audits to mitigate contamination risks.
- Utilize the company’s Redzone system to ensure that quality tasks are being completed on time and accurately.
- Assists with the non-conforming product program with a focus on internal defects, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting results to the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
- Ensure department tasks are done accurately and in a safe, timely fashion.
- Champion a culture of quality and safety by strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation protocols.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Two years of quality assurance in manufacturing, preferably in food manufacturing.
- 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food manufacturing.
- Familiarity with third-party audit processes, such as AIB or similar food safety and quality audit programs.
- Experience with digital data entry systems, tablets/iPads, or manufacturing execution systems (MES); Redzone experience is a plus.
- Knowledge or training in root cause analysis tools, including the 5 Whys methodology.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently follow and uphold quality, food safety, and production standards.
- Highly accountable, reliable, and curious with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across production and quality teams.
- Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of responsibilities while maintaining strong attention to quality and safety standards.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- Certifications (HAACP and PCQI)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, in addition to the following:
- Able to work 8-hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching.
- Must be able to work on your feet for over 9 straight hours.
- Able to perform physical tasks that are repetitive and lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift.
The environmental exposures for this position are:
- Airborne particles, fumes, high places, moving parts, muscular strain, noise, odors, high temperatures.
These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
This description outlines the role’s essential functions but may evolve with business needs.
WHAT WE OFFER
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive package for full-time employees, including:
- Recharge Time – Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Future You – 401(k) plan with generous match program to help you save.
- Peace of Mind – Life insurance, disability, and options for HSAs and FSAs.
- Everyday Perks – Free coffee and discounts.
- Growth & Support – Career development and an Employee Assistance Program when you need it.
The target annual base salary range for this position is $23-25 per hour. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the applicant’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education, certifications or licenses, other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors, and the geographic location of the role.
In addition to base pay, individuals in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Peet’s, we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, uniform service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
Peet’s is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact employeerelations@peets.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a QA Specialist
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to QA work. A computer science or engineering degree is a clean fit. If your degree is in a different field, document how your coursework maps to software testing, quality systems, or validation methodologies.
Search LCA filings for QA sponsors
Use OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 15-1253 or job title. Companies with consistent QA LCA filings have an established sponsorship process and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-petition.
Find verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse QA Specialist roles filtered by employers with active H-1B filing history. It surfaces DOL LCA data so you can see which companies have sponsored QA positions before, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Confirm specialty occupation before accepting
Before signing an offer, ask the employer how they documented the QA role as a specialty occupation in prior petitions. Roles framed as general testers without a required degree field draw higher RFE rates than those tied to specific engineering or systems domains.
Time your job search around the cap
H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT, count backward from your EAD expiration to confirm you have enough runway. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions can file year-round.
Check E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT
If you're extending OPT and bridging to H-1B, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT approval. Verify enrollment status directly with your employer's HR team before your 90-day application window opens.
H-1B Visa QA Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer defines the position as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generically titled roles where any degree is accepted can face RFEs. The stronger the connection between the degree requirement and the job duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for QA Specialist roles before?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B filing history by employer and role, so you can identify companies that have sponsored QA positions rather than relying on employer self-reporting. DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available and updated regularly, which is what powers these results. Focus on companies with multiple QA filings across different years.
What SOC code does USCIS and DOL use for QA Specialist positions?
Most QA Specialist roles file under SOC code 15-1253, Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, though some employers use 15-1252 or broader software developer codes depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier your employer must certify on the LCA. You can look up the occupation details and wage levels using O*NET and OFLC Wage Search.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for a QA Specialist role?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working for them as soon as USCIS receives it. USCIS guidance covers the specific same-classification requirements.
Does my employer need to prove they tried to hire U.S. workers before sponsoring my H-1B?
No, H-1B sponsorship does not require a PERM labor market test. PERM applies to employment-based green cards, not H-1B petitions. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance, but there is no recruitment attestation required. This is a key distinction that makes H-1B sponsorship faster than permanent residence sponsorship.