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Scheduler jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available with U.S. employers in construction, hospitality, and seasonal service industries that need temporary workforce coordination. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills fast, so timing your job search early matters.
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McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the US. After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company (ESOP) in 2023. Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal.”
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents
- Prescription card benefit
- Dental plan for all regular full-time employees
- Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
- Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
- Educational Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit-sharing plan
- Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full-time employees
- Financial performance incentive programs
- In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities
Summary
McElroy Metal has an opening for the position of Purlin Production Scheduler in Bossier City, LA. This exempt position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the production of purlin sections, ensuring timely delivery, resource availability, and cost-effective operations. The Purlin Production Scheduler reports to the Operations Manager.
Hours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F
Responsibilities
- Schedule Development & Management: Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for purlin sections, adjusting for demand forecasts, order priorities, and capacity constraints
- Resource Coordination: Ensure availability of raw materials, tools, and labor; coordinate with procurement and logistics for timely material delivery
- Process Monitoring: Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to avoid delays
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work with sales, customer service, purchasing, engineering, and quality control to resolve issues such as material shortages, equipment failures, or design changes
- Data Analysis: Analyze production specifications, plant capacity, and inventory levels to determine optimal manufacturing processes and resource allocation
- Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present reports on production performance, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery rates; communicate schedule changes and potential issues to management and stakeholders
- Efficiency Optimization: Balance competing priorities such as minimizing costs, reducing changeover times, and maintaining optimal inventory levels
Experience/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in production planning software
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, material handling, and construction supply chain.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Relevant education (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain) and/or certifications (APICS, CPIM, CSCP, PMP) may be preferred
McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.
About McElroy Metal
McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the US. After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company (ESOP) in 2023. Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal.”
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents
- Prescription card benefit
- Dental plan for all regular full-time employees
- Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
- Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
- Educational Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit-sharing plan
- Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full-time employees
- Financial performance incentive programs
- In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities
Summary
McElroy Metal has an opening for the position of Purlin Production Scheduler in Bossier City, LA. This exempt position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the production of purlin sections, ensuring timely delivery, resource availability, and cost-effective operations. The Purlin Production Scheduler reports to the Operations Manager.
Hours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F
Responsibilities
- Schedule Development & Management: Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for purlin sections, adjusting for demand forecasts, order priorities, and capacity constraints
- Resource Coordination: Ensure availability of raw materials, tools, and labor; coordinate with procurement and logistics for timely material delivery
- Process Monitoring: Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to avoid delays
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work with sales, customer service, purchasing, engineering, and quality control to resolve issues such as material shortages, equipment failures, or design changes
- Data Analysis: Analyze production specifications, plant capacity, and inventory levels to determine optimal manufacturing processes and resource allocation
- Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present reports on production performance, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery rates; communicate schedule changes and potential issues to management and stakeholders
- Efficiency Optimization: Balance competing priorities such as minimizing costs, reducing changeover times, and maintaining optimal inventory levels
Experience/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in production planning software
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, material handling, and construction supply chain.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Relevant education (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain) and/or certifications (APICS, CPIM, CSCP, PMP) may be preferred
McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Scheduler Jobs
Document your scheduling software proficiency early
Gather certifications or employment records proving hands-on experience with scheduling tools like project management or workforce platforms. H-2B visa employers filing for Scheduler roles need to demonstrate specialty need, and your documented technical skills support their petition.
Target industries with recurring H-2B filing history
Construction, resort hospitality, and seasonal event management are the sectors that regularly petition for Schedulers under H-2B. Employers with established DOL filing patterns move faster and understand the certification process, reducing delays on your offer timeline.
Search H-2B Scheduler openings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-2B sponsorship history, so you're only seeing employers who have actually petitioned the DOL before. Search Scheduler roles directly to find positions already structured for temporary worker sponsorship.
Confirm your job offer precedes the DOL filing
Your employer can't submit the temporary labor certification to DOL until you have a written job offer in place. Get the offer letter specifying your exact Scheduler duties before your employer begins the OFLC process, or the petition may be delayed or rejected.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for Scheduler roles in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level independently before signing, so you catch any discrepancy before your employer files.
Apply in the summer cap window if your role starts mid-year
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into 33,000 for October through March and 33,000 for April through September. If your Scheduler position starts in spring or summer, target the second-half filing window and confirm your employer submits early, since those slots exhaust quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Scheduler jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for H-2B job seekers and surfaces Scheduler roles from employers with verified sponsorship history. Searching general job boards makes it hard to tell which employers have actually filed H-2B petitions before. Migrate Mate filters that noise so you spend time on real opportunities, not listings from employers unfamiliar with the temporary labor certification process.
How does the H-2B visa cap affect my chances as a Scheduler applicant?
USCIS enforces a 66,000-visa annual cap split evenly between two fiscal half-years. Scheduler roles are not exempt from this cap, so your employer needs to file as early as the filing window opens for your start date. If your target season falls in the April-to-September half, those 33,000 slots can fill within days of the window opening, and late submissions get denied regardless of petition quality.
What documents should I prepare before a U.S. employer files my H-2B petition?
You'll need a valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond your intended stay, proof of your home country residence showing you intend to return, and employment records documenting your scheduling experience. Your employer also needs your full legal name and date of birth exactly as they appear on your passport to file the I-129 petition accurately with USCIS.
Can I extend my stay if the seasonal Scheduler project runs longer than expected?
H-2B status can be extended in increments of up to one year if your employer files an extension petition with USCIS before your current status expires. Extensions are tied to continued employment with the same sponsoring employer and the same temporary need. Your total authorized stay under H-2B cannot exceed three consecutive years, after which you must leave the U.S. for at least three months before a new H-2B petition can be filed on your behalf.