H-2B Visa Manufacturing Jobs
Manufacturing jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship cover roles in food processing plants, prefabricated construction components, and seasonal production lines that ramp up and wind down on predictable cycles. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing with USCIS, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills quickly, making early coordination with a sponsoring manufacturer critical.
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Get Access To All JobsGeneral Summary: Provides leadership for a team of employees involved in production work.
Benefits and Culture
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.
We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
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Supervises and coordinates food production activities, planning work schedules and assignments to meet production goals.
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Sets clear expectations and goals for team members, provides training and support for team, measuring and monitoring performance against goal and objectives and providing feedback, mentoring and support.
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Prioritizes work to ensure company objectives are met and takes action to remove barriers that may prevent the team from reaching objectives.
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Demonstrates responsibility and reliability, working across departments to partner with Quality, Distribution, Safety, and other functions as needed.
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Ensures all FDA, HACCP, SQF, OSHA and other compliance, safety and regulatory processes are followed.
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Prepares and maintains production reports and other plant and employee documentation. Monitors production tracking and quality systems.
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Maintains a focus on the customer, whether internal or external customers striving to ensure customer needs are met, even in challenging circumstances.
Job Specifications
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2-5 years manufacturing experience is required.
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Food industry experience is preferred.
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High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
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Basic PC skills and Microsoft Office applications experience.
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Production demands required evening and/or weekend scheduling greater than 40 hours per week in an exempt role.
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English/Spanish bilingual a plus.
Working Conditions
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Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
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The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
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Lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 50 lbs.
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Long periods of standing or walking on a manufacturing floor required.
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Production demands required evening and/or weekend scheduling greater than 40 hours per week in an exempt role.
This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.
Recipe for Success
Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
General Summary: Provides leadership for a team of employees involved in production work.
Benefits and Culture
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.
We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
-
Supervises and coordinates food production activities, planning work schedules and assignments to meet production goals.
-
Sets clear expectations and goals for team members, provides training and support for team, measuring and monitoring performance against goal and objectives and providing feedback, mentoring and support.
-
Prioritizes work to ensure company objectives are met and takes action to remove barriers that may prevent the team from reaching objectives.
-
Demonstrates responsibility and reliability, working across departments to partner with Quality, Distribution, Safety, and other functions as needed.
-
Ensures all FDA, HACCP, SQF, OSHA and other compliance, safety and regulatory processes are followed.
-
Prepares and maintains production reports and other plant and employee documentation. Monitors production tracking and quality systems.
-
Maintains a focus on the customer, whether internal or external customers striving to ensure customer needs are met, even in challenging circumstances.
Job Specifications
-
2-5 years manufacturing experience is required.
-
Food industry experience is preferred.
-
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
-
Basic PC skills and Microsoft Office applications experience.
-
Production demands required evening and/or weekend scheduling greater than 40 hours per week in an exempt role.
-
English/Spanish bilingual a plus.
Working Conditions
-
Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
-
The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
-
Lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 50 lbs.
-
Long periods of standing or walking on a manufacturing floor required.
-
Production demands required evening and/or weekend scheduling greater than 40 hours per week in an exempt role.
This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.
Recipe for Success
Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Verify your occupation qualifies under H-2B
H-2B visa covers temporary non-agricultural manufacturing roles like packaging line worker, machine operator, and production assembler. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target job title to confirm the role classification matches what DOL accepts for temporary labor certification.
Target manufacturers with documented seasonal cycles
DOL requires employers to prove temporary need, so focus your search on manufacturers tied to seasonal demand spikes: seafood processors during harvest windows, holiday goods producers, or construction component plants that follow regional build seasons. Recurring seasonal patterns make the labor certification case stronger.
Search verified H-2B manufacturing employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters manufacturing employers by DOL labor certification history, so you can see which facilities have successfully sponsored H-2B workers before rather than approaching companies with no sponsorship track record.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated before applying
Many manufacturing employers verify trade certifications or vocational credentials during the hiring process. Have any foreign certificates evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service before you apply so your qualifications don't slow down the employer's labor certification timeline.
Understand the cap split and apply for the right season
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap is divided into 33,000 visas for October-through-March start dates and 33,000 for April-through-September. If your manufacturing role starts in spring, you're competing in the summer half, which historically fills within days of the filing window opening.
Confirm the employer has filed the prevailing wage before signing
Before accepting a manufacturing offer, ask your employer to confirm DOL has issued a prevailing wage determination for your job title and worksite location. You can cross-check the wage against the OFLC Wage Search to ensure your offered rate meets the certified wage floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find manufacturing jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find manufacturing employers with verified H-2B sponsorship history. The platform surfaces facilities that have filed DOL temporary labor certifications for production and processing roles, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the H-2B process. Focus on food processing, packaging, and component manufacturing, where seasonal demand cycles are well-documented and recurring.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a manufacturing job?
Yes. The 66,000-visa cap is split into two halves by season, and both halves have historically reached capacity within days of the filing window opening. Your employer must file USCIS Form I-129 no more than 60 days before your employment start date, so a manufacturing role beginning in April competes for spring-half visas in a very compressed window. Employers who miss the cap often request returning worker exemptions if you worked under H-2B in the prior three fiscal years.
What does the DOL labor certification process require from a manufacturing employer?
The employer must file a temporary labor certification application through the DOL's FLAG system, advertise the manufacturing position locally to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and obtain a prevailing wage determination for your specific job title and worksite. DOL must certify the application before the employer can file Form I-129 with USCIS. The full process typically takes 60 to 90 days, which means employers must start well before the intended hire date.
Can I switch manufacturing employers while on an H-2B visa?
H-2B status is employer-specific and tied to the approved labor certification. If you want to work for a different manufacturing employer, the new employer must file a separate DOL labor certification and a new I-129 petition on your behalf. You cannot simply transfer your visa to a new facility. If your original employer's season ends early or the job is discontinued, USCIS requires the employer to notify them, and you have a 10-day period to depart or secure new status.