H-2B Visa Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Manufacturing Engineer jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through U.S. employers who need temporary workers for seasonal production surges, plant expansions, or contract-driven manufacturing cycles. Employers file for DOL labor certification before petitioning USCIS, and the 66,000 annual cap means timing your application to the correct semi-annual allotment is 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Engineer
Document your engineering credentials precisely
H-2B visa petitions require employers to define the role's minimum qualifications. Gather your degree transcripts, any professional engineering certifications, and translated credential evaluations before contacting employers so they can confirm your background meets their DOL-certified job description.
Target employers with recurring seasonal production peaks
Manufacturing facilities tied to agricultural equipment, holiday consumer goods, or construction materials run predictable busy seasons. Focus your search on plants whose output cycles align with the H-2B semi-annual cap periods, typically starting October 1 or April 1.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces manufacturing employers with documented H-2B filing history so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. Filter by role and season to find sponsors whose petition timelines match the cap period you're targeting.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wages for Manufacturing Engineers in that metro before you sign, so the offer won't fail the labor certification review.
Confirm your employer files at least 75 days early
USCIS requires H-2B petitions to be filed no more than 75 days before the employment start date. Employers who miss this window lose their priority and may lose their cap slot entirely, so confirm their intended filing date during the offer stage.
Use O*NET to align your job duties with the petition
The DOL labor certification must describe duties consistent with the standard occupational definition. Review the O*NET profile for Manufacturing Engineers and flag any tasks in your offer letter that don't match, since inconsistencies can trigger a denial or a request for evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Manufacturing Engineer jobs with H-2B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Manufacturing Engineer roles where employers have verified H-2B filing history. Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you waste time on employers who've never filed a temporary labor certification. Migrate Mate narrows results to companies already familiar with the H-2B process for manufacturing roles.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect Manufacturing Engineer applications?
USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-slot pools for workers starting October 1 through March 31 and April 1 through September 30. Manufacturing employers tied to seasonal demand must file early within each period. If the cap fills before your petition is processed, your employer must wait for the next allocation or request a congressional cap exemption.
Does a Manufacturing Engineer role qualify as a temporary H-2B position?
Yes, if the employer can demonstrate the need is genuinely temporary, meaning tied to a peak-load season, a one-time project, or an intermittent production cycle rather than a permanent ongoing operation. A plant expanding capacity for a fixed-term contract or ramping up for a seasonal product launch typically meets the DOL's temporary need standard for H-2B classification.
Can I change employers or extend my stay as an H-2B Manufacturing Engineer?
You can transfer to a new H-2B employer if that employer files a new petition and receives approval before you start the new job. Extensions are possible if the original temporary need continues, up to a maximum of three consecutive years before you must leave the U.S. for an uninterrupted three-month period before any new H-2B stay begins.