H-1B Visa Warehouse Specialist Jobs
Warehouse Specialist roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, logistics, or industrial engineering. Employers in distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing sponsor H-1B workers for these roles, though the specialty occupation requirement means your job duties and degree alignment are critical factors in any petition.
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Job Description
Summary
This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support operations. The Engineer will identify and implement change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and core lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations Management.
Essential Functions
- Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement. Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for our customers (transformation plan development and execution). Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
- Manages and completes CI and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results. Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities. Support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with operations management.
- Develop competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
- Participate in facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation/creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustainment).
- Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards.
- Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.
- Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
- Perform all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Effective interpersonal skills, Required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, Required
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors), Required
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, Required
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills, Required
- Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results, Required
- Change implementation skills, Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain and three (3) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required; or Master’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management) and one (1) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering, Required
- 3 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry, Required
- Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio Advanced, Required
- Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) Intermediate, Preferred
- Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) Beginner, Required
- Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Beginner, Required
- Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale), and Labor Mgt. Systems. Beginner, Preferred
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/design and Lean methods. Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS). Intermediate, Preferred
- Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment. Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, Mapping Software ie; Tableau. Intermediate, Preferred
- Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, Preferred
- American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred
Travel
- No
Job Category: Continuous Improvement
Our Culture & Commitment:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information:
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
75000
Maximum Pay Range:
85000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Warehouse Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Warehouse Specialist and confirm your actual duties match a degree-requiring occupation. USCIS scrutinizes warehouse titles closely, so document how your specific responsibilities require a bachelor's in supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already handles federal employment authorization paperwork. In warehouse and distribution, large third-party logistics providers and e-commerce fulfillment operators are likelier H-1B sponsors than small regional warehouses.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Warehouse Specialist openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in logistics and supply chain. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is listed as possible but the employer has no filing track record.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Look up the wage level for your specific warehouse role using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer. The LCA the employer files must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location, so knowing the floor protects your offer.
Request cap-exempt employer eligibility early
If you're outside the H-1B cap window, ask prospective employers whether they qualify as cap-exempt institutions. Some large distribution centers contracted to universities or nonprofit research operations can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery registration.
Document degree-to-duties alignment for your petition
Work with your employer's immigration contact to build a duties letter that maps your logistics or supply chain degree directly to each warehouse function you perform. USCIS issues RFEs on warehouse specialist petitions more frequently than for conventional office roles.
H-1B Visa Warehouse Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Warehouse Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is structured and documented. USCIS requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Warehouse Specialist whose duties involve supply chain systems, inventory optimization, or logistics engineering, and whose employer can show the position requires a directly related degree, can qualify. Generic picking-and-packing roles typically don't meet the threshold.
Which degree fields support an H-1B petition for a Warehouse Specialist?
Supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, and operations management are the most defensible fields. Business administration degrees can work if the employer's position description emphasizes analytical or managerial functions. A mismatch between your degree field and the warehouse duties described in the LCA is one of the most common triggers for an RFE from USCIS on these petitions.
How do I find Warehouse Specialist employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lets you browse Warehouse Specialist openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in logistics and supply chain. This is more reliable than filtering by 'visa sponsorship available' labels, which are often inaccurate. Large third-party logistics operators, e-commerce fulfillment networks, and manufacturers with dedicated logistics functions are the most active sponsors in this category.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Warehouse Specialist role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. During that window you can't work, but you can actively interview. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, USCIS generally allows you to start the new role upon filing, not just approval.
Can my Warehouse Specialist employer use premium processing for my H-1B petition?
Yes. Premium processing is available for H-1B petitions and guarantees a USCIS decision within 15 business days of receipt. For time-sensitive start dates or cap-gap situations, many logistics employers use it to reduce uncertainty. The employer typically pays the premium processing fee, though there's no legal requirement preventing an employer from passing the cost to the worker.