H-1B Visa Shipping Specialist Jobs
Shipping Specialist jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at logistics companies, importers, and third-party freight brokers that structure the role around supply chain analysis, compliance, and trade regulation, duties that support a specialty occupation classification. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS to sponsor your status for up to three years.
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The Logistics Shipping Specialist uses knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations and safety principles to provide domestic and international shipping of hazardous or dangerous goods as defined by FAA/U.S.DOT/Homeland Security and the CDC. This position also provides processing of outbound non-hazardous goods. This position includes partnering with the OHSU Import and Export compliance officer and Environmental Health and Safety to assure compliance with health and safety codes.
Function/Duties of Position:
- Domestic Hazardous Goods Shipping - Conducts processing of domestic shipments of hazardous goods that fall into the nine Federal classes and sub-divisions.
- Domestic Goods Shipping - Conducts processing of domestic shipments of goods.
- International Shipping - Collaborate with OHSU office of Export Controls and the Export Compliance Officer. Document and screen all international shipments to ensure compliance to U.S Customs and Border Protection regulations. Assist customers with creation of shipping forms and regulations.
- Outbound Package Inspection - Ensure compliance with dangerous goods and export compliance regulations. Package and mark shipments that fall above the limitations allowed by the internal OHSU standards.
- Records Management - Maintain records of Declared Hazardous Materials as required by U.S.D.O.T. Meet with U.S.D.O.T, Homeland Security and Center for Disease Control for inspections of OHSU dangerous goods shipping program.
- Training - Monitor U.S.D.O.T and IATA for changes in regulations and communicate those to E.H.R.S to update OHSU’s dangerous goods shipping training. Provides training to select Logistics staff to meet all outbound shipping requirements. Attends EHRS safety fairs and FedEx shipping trainings to ensure proper certifications are held to meet federal requirements.
- Billing - Process any and all FedEx, DHL, World Courier and third party billing. Research any miscellaneous charges and communicate to responsible departments for resolution.
- Vendor Management - Meet with representatives from transportation services to maintain best service options. Communicate with strategic communication to notify customers of service disruptions. Order all shipping supplies for department.
- Issue Resolution - Use problem solving and communication skills to resolve challenging situations regarding international inbound and outbound shipping.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED; AND
- Two years of experience in a hazardous materials shipping environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, FedEx ship manager software, UPS World Ship, DHL Software.
- Strong communication skills and Proactive work habits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of hazardous materials handling and shipping in a research/hospital environment.
- Licenses/Certifications
- AMEC Safety & Security Training Required 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4)
- IATA – Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air for Shippers and Packers Seminar Required 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4) & IATA 1.5
- Hazardous Materials by Ground shippers training 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Export Controls Awareness and Application
- Allocca Enterprises - International Documentation training
- Allocca Enterprises –Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) & Electronic Export Information training
Additional Details:
Warehouse type environment. Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm working schedule. This could change depending on the needs of the department. Some exposure to hazardous materials, human tissue and radiation.
Benefits
- Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
- $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
- Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
- Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
- 9 paid holidays per year.
- Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Childcare service discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts to local and national businesses.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Department Overview:
The Logistics Shipping Specialist uses knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations and safety principles to provide domestic and international shipping of hazardous or dangerous goods as defined by FAA/U.S.DOT/Homeland Security and the CDC. This position also provides processing of outbound non-hazardous goods. This position includes partnering with the OHSU Import and Export compliance officer and Environmental Health and Safety to assure compliance with health and safety codes.
Function/Duties of Position:
- Domestic Hazardous Goods Shipping - Conducts processing of domestic shipments of hazardous goods that fall into the nine Federal classes and sub-divisions.
- Domestic Goods Shipping - Conducts processing of domestic shipments of goods.
- International Shipping - Collaborate with OHSU office of Export Controls and the Export Compliance Officer. Document and screen all international shipments to ensure compliance to U.S Customs and Border Protection regulations. Assist customers with creation of shipping forms and regulations.
- Outbound Package Inspection - Ensure compliance with dangerous goods and export compliance regulations. Package and mark shipments that fall above the limitations allowed by the internal OHSU standards.
- Records Management - Maintain records of Declared Hazardous Materials as required by U.S.D.O.T. Meet with U.S.D.O.T, Homeland Security and Center for Disease Control for inspections of OHSU dangerous goods shipping program.
- Training - Monitor U.S.D.O.T and IATA for changes in regulations and communicate those to E.H.R.S to update OHSU’s dangerous goods shipping training. Provides training to select Logistics staff to meet all outbound shipping requirements. Attends EHRS safety fairs and FedEx shipping trainings to ensure proper certifications are held to meet federal requirements.
- Billing - Process any and all FedEx, DHL, World Courier and third party billing. Research any miscellaneous charges and communicate to responsible departments for resolution.
- Vendor Management - Meet with representatives from transportation services to maintain best service options. Communicate with strategic communication to notify customers of service disruptions. Order all shipping supplies for department.
- Issue Resolution - Use problem solving and communication skills to resolve challenging situations regarding international inbound and outbound shipping.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED; AND
- Two years of experience in a hazardous materials shipping environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, FedEx ship manager software, UPS World Ship, DHL Software.
- Strong communication skills and Proactive work habits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of hazardous materials handling and shipping in a research/hospital environment.
- Licenses/Certifications
- AMEC Safety & Security Training Required 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4)
- IATA – Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air for Shippers and Packers Seminar Required 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4) & IATA 1.5
- Hazardous Materials by Ground shippers training 49cfr 172.704(a)(1)(2)(3)(4)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Export Controls Awareness and Application
- Allocca Enterprises - International Documentation training
- Allocca Enterprises –Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) & Electronic Export Information training
Additional Details:
Warehouse type environment. Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm working schedule. This could change depending on the needs of the department. Some exposure to hazardous materials, human tissue and radiation.
Benefits
- Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
- $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
- Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
- Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
- 9 paid holidays per year.
- Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Childcare service discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts to local and national businesses.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Shipping Specialist
Align your degree to supply chain duties
H-1B sponsorship for Shipping Specialist roles depends on demonstrating a specialty occupation. Frame your logistics, supply chain management, or international trade degree as directly tied to the analytical and compliance duties in the job description before applying.
Search LCA-verified shipping employers first
Target employers that have already certified Labor Condition Applications for Shipping Specialist or related logistics titles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history by role, so you're not guessing which companies actively sponsor.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific city before the offer stage so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your role involves rotating between warehouses or distribution centers in different metro areas, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel before accepting an offer involving multiple locations.
Review the O*NET profile to build your job description
The O*NET occupation profile for shipping and logistics roles lists the analytical and regulatory tasks that support a specialty occupation argument. Use it to ensure your employer's job description emphasizes degree-level duties, not purely physical or clerical work.
File during cap season with premium processing
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm current timelines with USCIS before your employer submits the registration. Premium processing is available for I-129 petitions and reduces the adjudication wait significantly once your petition clears selection.
H-1B Visa Shipping Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Shipping Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A Shipping Specialist position qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer structures it around duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as supply chain management, logistics, or international trade and customs compliance. Roles centered on physical handling or basic clerical tasks generally don't meet the specialty occupation standard. Employers that sponsor H-1B Shipping Specialists typically emphasize trade regulation analysis, carrier contract management, and import-export compliance in the job description.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Shipping Specialist positions?
Logistics companies, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and large importers with dedicated compliance teams are the most active sponsors for degree-level shipping roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for shipping and supply chain occupations, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to H-1B sponsorship rather than those that might be open to it.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Have your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any credential evaluations ready before the conversation. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member service helps establish equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. You should also prepare a clear summary of how your existing work experience maps to the analytical and compliance duties in the role, since the employer's immigration attorney will need this for the I-129 petition.
How long does H-1B status last for a Shipping Specialist role?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued extensions are possible if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days. Each extension requires the employer to file a new I-129 and a certified LCA reflecting the current worksite and wage level.
What is a Labor Condition Application and why does it matter for my job search?
A Labor Condition Application is the DOL certification your employer must obtain before USCIS can approve your H-1B petition. It confirms the employer will pay the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location and that hiring you won't adversely affect working conditions for U.S. workers. If you're evaluating multiple offers, checking whether a prospective employer has previously certified LCAs for your role type tells you they understand the process and are genuinely prepared to sponsor.