H-2B Visa Loader Operator Jobs
Loader Operator jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through seasonal employers in construction, landscaping, and material handling. Employers must obtain DOL labor certification before filing with USCIS, and the annual 66,000-visa cap fills fast. Positions typically run three to nine months, so timing your application to the correct cap half matters.
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R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Outbound Operation Supervisors at our Dallas, TX Service Center to manage dock and dispatch operations.
Loader Supervisor, $72,000 yearly based on experience
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment
Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers
Company Culture
R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Driver and Freight Handler Management
- Coordinate Dock Operation and Driver/Freight Handler scheduling
- Ensure Safety Compliance
- Ensure quality freight handling procedures are followed
- Timely dispatching of LTL Loads
- Other duties as assigned by the Service Center Manager
- Candidates must have proven basic leadership experience
- Must have the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Organizational / Communication/ and Logistical skills with solid problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of quality freight handling preferred
- Must have computer skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of the City, and surrounding areas
- Prior LTL leadership experience is strongly preferred
Loader Supervisor
R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Outbound Operation Supervisors at our Dallas, TX Service Center to manage dock and dispatch operations.
Loader Supervisor, $72,000 yearly based on experience
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment
Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers
Company Culture
R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Driver and Freight Handler Management
- Coordinate Dock Operation and Driver/Freight Handler scheduling
- Ensure Safety Compliance
- Ensure quality freight handling procedures are followed
- Timely dispatching of LTL Loads
- Other duties as assigned by the Service Center Manager
- Candidates must have proven basic leadership experience
- Must have the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Organizational / Communication/ and Logistical skills with solid problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of quality freight handling preferred
- Must have computer skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of the City, and surrounding areas
- Prior LTL leadership experience is strongly preferred
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Loader Operator Jobs
Verify your operator certifications before applying
H-2B visa employers hiring loader operators often require proof of equipment certification or safety training before initiating your sponsorship paperwork. Having a forklift or heavy equipment certificate ready speeds up the employer's DOL filing timeline.
Target employers in cap-exempt peak seasons
Construction and landscaping companies filing under the summer cap half (April 1 start) face the heaviest competition for H-2B numbers. Search for employers with October 1 start dates, where demand is lower and your odds of securing a slot improve.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Not every employer listing a loader operator role will sponsor H-2B visas. Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-2B filing history so you're only contacting employers who have already gone through the DOL certification process.
Confirm the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your H-2B employer must pay at least the DOL-set prevailing wage for loader operators in their county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the required rate for your work location before your offer letter is finalized.
Ask employers about their temporary need documentation
DOL requires H-2B employers to prove their need is genuinely temporary, not a permanent position. Loader operator roles tied to a specific project end date or seasonal workload are easier to certify than ongoing operations, so ask your employer how they've documented their need.
Check O*NET to align your resume language
DOL and USCIS adjudicators reference occupation definitions during H-2B review. Pull the loader operator occupation profile from O*NET and mirror its task descriptions in your resume to match the certified job duties on your employer's petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find loader operator jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It surfaces loader operator listings from employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you're not applying blind to companies that won't sponsor. Generic job boards mix in non-sponsoring employers with no way to filter by visa type, making the search far less efficient.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect loader operator job seekers?
USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-slot halves covering October 1 and April 1 start dates. Cap numbers are frequently exhausted shortly after USCIS opens filing. Loader operator employers must file early, and if you're targeting a summer season start, your employer's petition needs to be submitted well before the April window opens.
Does my loader operator experience count if it was gained outside the United States?
Yes. DOL and USCIS evaluate your qualifications based on the duties in the certified job description, not where you gained them. Work history operating wheel loaders, skid steers, or similar equipment in your home country is valid. Your employer will document the required experience in the H-2B petition, and you'll need records or references that confirm it.
What happens if the employer's H-2B petition is approved but my visa start date hasn't arrived yet?
USCIS approves H-2B petitions tied to a specific employment start date. You can apply for your visa stamp at a U.S. consulate up to 120 days before that start date, but you can't enter the United States more than 10 days before the certified start date on the petition. Plan your travel and consular appointment around that window.