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Quality Assurance Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before your petition reaches USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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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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Map your degree to the SOC code
QA Lead roles typically file under SOC 15-1253 or 17-2112. Confirm your degree field aligns with the occupation USCIS will evaluate, since a mismatch between your diploma and the job's SOC code is a common RFE trigger.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro and SOC code before you enter salary discussions. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Level II or III, and underbidding yourself can complicate the LCA.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter QA Lead roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation, so you're only applying where H-1B sponsorship is an established practice, not a first-time experiment.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt and can file your H-1B petition at any time of year. If you're open to those sectors, clarify employer status in your first recruiter conversation.
Prepare O*NET documentation for your petition
Pull the O*NET profile for your job code and confirm the listed tasks and education requirements mirror your offer letter's job duties. Employers use this in the specialty occupation letter to satisfy USCIS, so gaps between the two create RFE risk.
Plan your 60-day grace period job search timeline
If your current H-1B is ending, you have 60 days to secure a new employer who can file a transfer petition. QA Lead roles with active LCAs on file can move faster, since the prevailing wage step is already in progress.
H-1B Visa Quality Assurance Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as engineering, computer science, or a quality-focused discipline. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, are more likely to receive an RFE. Your offer letter's job duties need to reflect the specialized nature USCIS expects.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Assurance Lead positions?
Manufacturers, software companies, medical device firms, and aerospace contractors are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for QA Lead roles, since regulatory compliance requirements make specialized quality professionals essential. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already established practice.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer while staying in a QA Lead role?
Yes. An H-1B transfer, formally a portability filing, lets you start working for the new employer once they file the I-129 petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your location and SOC code before submitting the petition to USCIS.
What documentation does an employer need to sponsor a QA Lead for H-1B?
The employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, then submits Form I-129 to USCIS with a support letter establishing that the QA Lead role is a specialty occupation. That letter typically references the O*NET profile for the occupation, the company's internal job requirements, and your academic credentials showing the degree-to-role alignment.
Does my QA Lead experience outside the U.S. count toward H-1B eligibility?
Work experience earned abroad can substitute for education under the three-for-one rule: three years of progressive, specialized experience in quality assurance or a related field can replace one year of a bachelor's degree. An independent credentials evaluation firm must document this equivalency, and your employer's attorney will include the evaluation in the I-129 petition package for USCIS review.