H-2B Visa Warehouse Jobs
Warehouse jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available across distribution centers, cold storage facilities, and seasonal fulfillment operations nationwide. Employers file for temporary labor certification through the DOL, and positions are tied to the 66,000-visa annual cap split between summer and winter hiring seasons.
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Get Access To All JobsHourly Rate: $30.00 - $36.00/hour + Monthly Incentive bonuses based on warehouse metrics.
Shift: Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Summary:
The Warehouse Manager’s primary responsibility is to assist, oversee and supervise all warehouse employees, including managing operations efficiently and adhering to safety compliance. The ideal person is able to provide leadership and motivation to staff in order to meet operational goals and standards established by the company.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility of the execution, accomplishment and successful completion of order fulfillment, restocking and final delivery of customer orders;
- Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors and evaluates the performance of warehouse employees;
- Develops work schedules and priorities for the warehouse staff;
- Oversees and reviews employee timesheets via the Company’s time keeping system to ensure missed punches, overtime and time off requests are addressed and managed;
- Assists with recruitment and hiring of personnel;
- Recommends promotions, transfers and disciplinary action for warehouse staff;
- Prepares, schedules and conducts timely and thoughtful employee performance evaluations;
- Develops programs and protocols that promote teamwork, skills-building and positive morale within the branch, the region and companywide;
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with company, state and federal regulations;
- Develops and enforces rules regarding security of the warehouse area to prevent product and equipment loss;
- Supervises equipment and vehicle maintenance program, ensuring that all necessary maintenance is properly scheduled, coordinated, and executed;
- Primary point of contact for RF Development Team and is responsible for implementation of RF Scanning in warehouse;
- Supervises Delivery Drivers and customer deliveries to ensure they are efficiently coordinated and executed to maximize timely and accurate delivery of customer orders;
- Supervises fabrication activities (if applicable) ensuring that personnel understand and are equipped to perform the work orders;
- Ensures that "Will Call" personnel are properly trained to provide courteous and valuable service to walk in customer(s);
- Recommends and implements process improvements to Branch Manager regarding the warehouse and how it operates;
- Assists with managing customer complaints and ensures they are properly and timely addressed according to company procedures and protocols, and initiates corrective action as necessary to minimize or prevent reoccurrence;
- Working with Purchasing and management, ensures that inventory controls are implemented to support the accuracy levels established for the period;
- Overall responsibility for the proper receipt and stocking of materials from vendors in accordance with established Receiving procedures and protocols;
- Attends Inventory once a year (if applicable);
- Schedules and conducts regular structured warehouse employee meetings;
- Attends operational meetings as scheduled by the Regional Manager a/o Branch Manager;
- Follows the directives of the Branch Manager and Regional Manager.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
- Three + years of management or supervisory experience in warehouse operations and material handling, preferably in construction distribution;
- Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques, including skills leading the work of others;
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards and DOT regulations;
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and sound decision making;
- Ability to interact with employees, customers and vendors in a professional manner;
- Working knowledge of safe work practices and procedures for product receiving, storage, material handling, fabrication, shipping and delivery;
- Ability to use efficiently computer software for inventory management;
- Basic business math and computer skills;
- Effective listener with good communication skills;
- Exceptional time management and organization skills;
- Strong communication skills;
- Strong leadership skills;
- Certification in forklift training operations and use of basic hand tools and equipment;
- Ability to read, write and fluently speak English;
- Working knowledge of Eclipse/Solar software along with Microsoft Office.
Physical:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel a computer mouse or other computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects;
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
- May be required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time while on the telephone, or while operating or using office equipment and computers, or while writing;
- May be required to move or traverse considerable distances in the facility during the course of a workday;
- Ability to drive and operate a fork lift, truck and/or any of the Company’s delivery vehicles.
Working Conditions:
- Warehouse environment
Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $36.00/hour + Monthly Incentive bonuses based on warehouse metrics.
Shift: Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Summary:
The Warehouse Manager’s primary responsibility is to assist, oversee and supervise all warehouse employees, including managing operations efficiently and adhering to safety compliance. The ideal person is able to provide leadership and motivation to staff in order to meet operational goals and standards established by the company.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility of the execution, accomplishment and successful completion of order fulfillment, restocking and final delivery of customer orders;
- Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors and evaluates the performance of warehouse employees;
- Develops work schedules and priorities for the warehouse staff;
- Oversees and reviews employee timesheets via the Company’s time keeping system to ensure missed punches, overtime and time off requests are addressed and managed;
- Assists with recruitment and hiring of personnel;
- Recommends promotions, transfers and disciplinary action for warehouse staff;
- Prepares, schedules and conducts timely and thoughtful employee performance evaluations;
- Develops programs and protocols that promote teamwork, skills-building and positive morale within the branch, the region and companywide;
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with company, state and federal regulations;
- Develops and enforces rules regarding security of the warehouse area to prevent product and equipment loss;
- Supervises equipment and vehicle maintenance program, ensuring that all necessary maintenance is properly scheduled, coordinated, and executed;
- Primary point of contact for RF Development Team and is responsible for implementation of RF Scanning in warehouse;
- Supervises Delivery Drivers and customer deliveries to ensure they are efficiently coordinated and executed to maximize timely and accurate delivery of customer orders;
- Supervises fabrication activities (if applicable) ensuring that personnel understand and are equipped to perform the work orders;
- Ensures that "Will Call" personnel are properly trained to provide courteous and valuable service to walk in customer(s);
- Recommends and implements process improvements to Branch Manager regarding the warehouse and how it operates;
- Assists with managing customer complaints and ensures they are properly and timely addressed according to company procedures and protocols, and initiates corrective action as necessary to minimize or prevent reoccurrence;
- Working with Purchasing and management, ensures that inventory controls are implemented to support the accuracy levels established for the period;
- Overall responsibility for the proper receipt and stocking of materials from vendors in accordance with established Receiving procedures and protocols;
- Attends Inventory once a year (if applicable);
- Schedules and conducts regular structured warehouse employee meetings;
- Attends operational meetings as scheduled by the Regional Manager a/o Branch Manager;
- Follows the directives of the Branch Manager and Regional Manager.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
- Three + years of management or supervisory experience in warehouse operations and material handling, preferably in construction distribution;
- Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques, including skills leading the work of others;
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards and DOT regulations;
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and sound decision making;
- Ability to interact with employees, customers and vendors in a professional manner;
- Working knowledge of safe work practices and procedures for product receiving, storage, material handling, fabrication, shipping and delivery;
- Ability to use efficiently computer software for inventory management;
- Basic business math and computer skills;
- Effective listener with good communication skills;
- Exceptional time management and organization skills;
- Strong communication skills;
- Strong leadership skills;
- Certification in forklift training operations and use of basic hand tools and equipment;
- Ability to read, write and fluently speak English;
- Working knowledge of Eclipse/Solar software along with Microsoft Office.
Physical:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel a computer mouse or other computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects;
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
- May be required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time while on the telephone, or while operating or using office equipment and computers, or while writing;
- May be required to move or traverse considerable distances in the facility during the course of a workday;
- Ability to drive and operate a fork lift, truck and/or any of the Company’s delivery vehicles.
Working Conditions:
- Warehouse environment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Warehouse Jobs
Document your warehouse experience before applying
Gather employment records showing forklift operation, inventory management, or pick-and-pack work. H-2B visa employers must justify hiring foreign workers, so documented experience in specific warehouse tasks strengthens your file at the labor certification stage.
Target employers with prior H-2B certifications
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for warehouse employers who have filed H-2B labor certifications in previous seasons. Repeat filers already understand the process and are far more likely to sponsor again than first-time applicants.
Search verified H-2B warehouse jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters warehouse listings to show only employers with confirmed H-2B sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to postings that won't lead to a petition. Filter by season and region to match your availability.
Apply before the cap fills in your hiring season
The 33,000 summer-season visas are heavily competed. USCIS starts accepting petitions as early as 90 days before the employment start date, so confirm your employer files immediately when the window opens to avoid cap exhaustion.
Confirm your job duties match the certified SOC code
Your employer's labor certification lists a specific Standard Occupational Classification code tied to warehouse work. If your actual duties on the job differ from what was certified, it can jeopardize your status. Review the certified job order before signing any offer.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating pay
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the certified prevailing wage for your warehouse role and work location. DOL mandates employers pay at least that rate, so knowing the figure protects you if an offer comes in below what was certified.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find warehouse jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for warehouse positions with confirmed H-2B sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers who have filed H-2B labor certifications with the DOL, so every listing reflects a genuine willingness to sponsor. Filter by season and work location to narrow results to roles that match your timeline and the hiring window for your target visa period.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect my chances of getting a warehouse job?
The H-2B program is capped at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split into 33,000 for the first half and 33,000 for the second half. Warehouse roles tied to peak shipping or holiday fulfillment seasons compete within the same pool as hospitality and landscaping jobs. If the cap fills before USCIS adjudicates your petition, your employer must wait for the next half-year allotment or apply for a cap-exempt supplemental visa, which Congress authorizes in some years but not all.
Can I transfer between warehouse employers on an H-2B visa?
Your H-2B status is tied to the specific employer named on the approved I-129 petition. If you want to work for a different warehouse employer, the new employer must file a separate H-2B petition and obtain its own DOL labor certification. You cannot simply transfer the way you might on an H-1B visa. Your current authorized period ends when your petitioning employer's need ends, and unauthorized work for another employer violates your status.
What documentation does a warehouse employer need to sponsor an H-2B worker?
The employer must first file a job order with the State Workforce Agency, then submit an application for temporary labor certification to the DOL demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. Once the DOL certifies the need, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS along with the certified labor certification. Workers applying at a consulate also complete a DS-160 and attend a visa interview. The employer carries the filing burden throughout.