H-1B Visa Warehouse Operator Jobs
Warehouse Operator jobs that qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship are built around degree-level logistics, supply chain, or operations management duties. Employers filing an LCA with DOL must certify a prevailing wage for each worksite, and your status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six.
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- Starting: $20.00
- 6 Month: $20.75
- Top out at progression year 3 at $23.00
Polyplex runs 24/7 with 12 hour shifts.
Polyplex offers a full line of Benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision).
Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered at 100%.
401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%.
Paid leave:
- 80 hours of accrued Vacation
- 24 hours of accrued Emergency Leave
- 10 paid Holidays
Expectations
Plan, manage, control & improve the following processes at Decatur plant: packing and palletizing of finished goods. Appropriate packing of in-process feed (for MET and secondary slitters). Repack finished goods as required.
Responsibility
Material Movement and Outbound Process
- Stage and organize pallets per the run plan
- Take labels from the roll coming from the production area. Verify the information from the roll and place roll on the specified pallet. Place each label on either end of the pallet end boards
- Operate the overhead crane to place the palletized roll on the conveyor belt
- Secure and stretch wrap the roll
- Scan the roll then print a pallet label and place on finished rolls
- Scan rolls received in the warehouse (on pack line and thru MHEs)
- Troubleshoot the pack-line as required or coordinate with maintenance for the same
- Housekeeping of packing area and pallet shed
- Managing inventory at point-of-use
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
- Able to Bend, twist, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, push and pull
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to reach in all directions
- Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover 12 hour shifts
- Other physical requirements as needed for job
Pay Rates:
- Starting: $20.00
- 6 Month: $20.75
- Top out at progression year 3 at $23.00
Polyplex runs 24/7 with 12 hour shifts.
Polyplex offers a full line of Benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision).
Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered at 100%.
401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%.
Paid leave:
- 80 hours of accrued Vacation
- 24 hours of accrued Emergency Leave
- 10 paid Holidays
Expectations
Plan, manage, control & improve the following processes at Decatur plant: packing and palletizing of finished goods. Appropriate packing of in-process feed (for MET and secondary slitters). Repack finished goods as required.
Responsibility
Material Movement and Outbound Process
- Stage and organize pallets per the run plan
- Take labels from the roll coming from the production area. Verify the information from the roll and place roll on the specified pallet. Place each label on either end of the pallet end boards
- Operate the overhead crane to place the palletized roll on the conveyor belt
- Secure and stretch wrap the roll
- Scan the roll then print a pallet label and place on finished rolls
- Scan rolls received in the warehouse (on pack line and thru MHEs)
- Troubleshoot the pack-line as required or coordinate with maintenance for the same
- Housekeeping of packing area and pallet shed
- Managing inventory at point-of-use
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
- Able to Bend, twist, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, push and pull
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to reach in all directions
- Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover 12 hour shifts
- Other physical requirements as needed for job
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Warehouse Operator
Verify your degree aligns with logistics duties
H-1B sponsorship requires a specialty occupation. Pull your O*NET profile for Warehouse Operators and document how your bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management directly supports the degree-level duties in your offer letter.
Target employers with multi-site LCA history
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Search for employers who have already filed multiple LCAs across distribution networks. That filing history signals they understand the per-location compliance burden and won't be surprised by it after extending you an offer.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse Warehouse Operator roles at employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This narrows your search to companies already set up to sponsor, so you're not discovering a deal-breaker after multiple interview rounds.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before your offer conversation. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and responsibility. Knowing your tier prevents you from accepting an offer that USCIS would flag for underpayment during I-129 review.
Ask about cap-exempt filing options early
If your target employer is a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research entity, their I-129 petition is exempt from the annual H-1B cap. Confirm the employer's cap status before the offer stage so the filing timeline doesn't hinge on a cap slot.
File your I-129 with worksite documentation ready
USCIS scrutinizes warehouse and logistics petitions for specialty occupation evidence. Have your employer prepare a detailed job duties letter, your degree transcripts, and any professional certifications before the I-129 is drafted. Gaps in that package are the most common RFE trigger for this role type.
H-1B Visa Warehouse Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Warehouse Operator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A standard warehouse role does not require a bachelor's degree, so it falls outside specialty occupation. For H-1B sponsorship to apply, the employer must structure the position around degree-level duties, such as supply chain optimization, inventory systems analysis, or logistics process engineering, and document why a bachelor's degree in a directly related field is a minimum requirement for the specific role.
How do employers prove a Warehouse Operator position qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?
The employer must show USCIS that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. This typically means a detailed job duties letter explaining the analytical or engineering responsibilities, evidence that the industry commonly requires that degree for comparable roles, and documentation that your specific degree is directly related to those duties. Thin job descriptions are the leading cause of H-1B denials for operations roles.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different warehouse location?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL. If your employer reassigns you to a facility not covered by an existing LCA, they must file a new one before you begin work there. Working at an uncovered location puts both you and your employer out of compliance, which can jeopardize your status and the employer's ability to sponsor future petitions.
How long does H-1B status last for a Warehouse Operator job?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, tied to the certified LCA and the employer's I-129 petition. Your employer can file an extension for an additional three years, bringing the standard maximum to six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending labor certification filed at least 365 days before the six-year limit.
Where can I find Warehouse Operator jobs at employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists Warehouse Operator positions at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to sponsor. Because LCA records are public DOL data, the listings reflect real filing activity rather than self-reported claims, which helps you avoid roles where sponsorship is listed as possible but never actually executed.