J-1 Visa Expeditor Jobs
Expeditor roles in logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing can qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees the training plan your U.S. host employer must follow throughout your placement.
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- We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over.
- We love to promote from within—more than 50 percent of our staff of more than 18,000 employees has been at Expeditors for five years or more.
- Our high retention rate is influenced by our philosophy that our people are our greatest asset; we pride ourselves in hiring for attitude and training for skill.
Job Description
Our Internship program offers a challenging hands-on structured experience. You will be working in conjunction with Expeditors' employees learning the process, terminology, and skills required to be successful in a fast-paced operation handling a varied customer base.
- This is a paid position and typically is 3 to 4 months in duration.
- We are looking for someone that can work 40 hours a week.
- The schedule will be Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm and overtime if required.
- Please note the job requires the candidate to commute to Torrance, California.
- The pay for the internship will be $19/hour.
Some of the job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Scanning and indexing documents
- Track and Trace international shipment
- Assist the customer service representative with reviewing commercial documents according to customer's instructions and expectations.
- Assist customer service representative with verification of customs declaration information
- Assist customer service representative by ensuring accurate and timely data entry into Expeditors Customs entry system
- Ensure compliance at all times by following government regulations and company policies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must be available for 3-4 months
- Must be able to commute to the city of Torrance, CA.
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
- Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department needs
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
- Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
- Familiarity with 10-key usage
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
- Demonstrated ability to be pro-active in thought and action
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical with a strong attention to detail
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability
- Comfortable working in a professional business environment
- Proven ability and desire to learn new software and technologies
Additional Information
The hourly rate for this position is $19/hour.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
- We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over.
- We love to promote from within—more than 50 percent of our staff of more than 18,000 employees has been at Expeditors for five years or more.
- Our high retention rate is influenced by our philosophy that our people are our greatest asset; we pride ourselves in hiring for attitude and training for skill.
Job Description
Our Internship program offers a challenging hands-on structured experience. You will be working in conjunction with Expeditors' employees learning the process, terminology, and skills required to be successful in a fast-paced operation handling a varied customer base.
- This is a paid position and typically is 3 to 4 months in duration.
- We are looking for someone that can work 40 hours a week.
- The schedule will be Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm and overtime if required.
- Please note the job requires the candidate to commute to Torrance, California.
- The pay for the internship will be $19/hour.
Some of the job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Scanning and indexing documents
- Track and Trace international shipment
- Assist the customer service representative with reviewing commercial documents according to customer's instructions and expectations.
- Assist customer service representative with verification of customs declaration information
- Assist customer service representative by ensuring accurate and timely data entry into Expeditors Customs entry system
- Ensure compliance at all times by following government regulations and company policies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must be available for 3-4 months
- Must be able to commute to the city of Torrance, CA.
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
- Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department needs
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
- Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
- Familiarity with 10-key usage
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
- Demonstrated ability to be pro-active in thought and action
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical with a strong attention to detail
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability
- Comfortable working in a professional business environment
- Proven ability and desire to learn new software and technologies
Additional Information
The hourly rate for this position is $19/hour.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Expeditor
Frame your training plan around measurable outcomes
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) before issuing a DS-2019. Document specific expediting competencies you'll develop, such as purchase order tracking, vendor coordination, and ERP system workflows, tied to weekly milestones.
Verify your host employer supports DS-7002 documentation
Many logistics and manufacturing employers host J-1 Trainees but underestimate the paperwork burden. Confirm your prospective host has a point of contact who can co-sign the training plan and respond to designated sponsor compliance checks throughout your placement.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned expeditor roles
Expeditor openings that explicitly welcome exchange visitors are harder to surface on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers who have hosted or sponsored exchange visitors in logistics and supply chain roles before.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility before applying
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program abroad. If you've graduated, you must apply as a Trainee, which requires at least one year of relevant post-secondary education or five years of occupational experience in expediting or a related supply chain field.
Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
Some expeditor placements funded by your home government or involving certain nationalities carry a two-year home-country residency requirement after the J-1 ends. Confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, as this affects future U.S. visa options.
Benchmark your offered wage against OFLC Wage Search data
Your designated sponsor and host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for expeditor roles in the relevant metro area. Cross-check the offered wage against OFLC Wage Search before signing anything, since underpayment can jeopardize your DS-2019 issuance.
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Find Expeditor JobsExpeditor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an expeditor role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a supply chain, logistics, or business degree program abroad, the Intern category applies. If you've already graduated, the Trainee category is the correct fit, provided you have at least one year of relevant post-secondary education or five years of expediting or supply chain experience. Your designated sponsor will confirm eligibility before issuing a DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an expeditor?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or similar bodies issue your DS-2019, oversee your training plan, and remain responsible for compliance throughout your placement. Your U.S. employer is the host organization. This distinction matters because the host can change or terminate the arrangement, while the designated sponsor holds the regulatory relationship with the State Department.
How do I find expeditor host employers who support J-1 placements?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers in logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain who have a history of hosting exchange visitors. Most employers who open roles to J-1 participants have prior experience with the DS-7002 training plan process, which significantly reduces delays. Avoid applying to employers unfamiliar with the Trainee or Intern program categories, as the compliance learning curve often stalls placements.
Can an expeditor J-1 trainee switch host employers mid-program?
A host employer change is possible but requires your designated sponsor's approval before the switch takes effect. The new host must agree to a revised DS-7002 training plan, and the sponsor must issue updated paperwork. Switching without prior sponsor approval is a status violation, so notify your sponsor the moment a change becomes likely, not after you've already accepted a new offer.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect expeditor trainees?
Not automatically. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies when your J-1 program is funded by your home government, when your country of last residence appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or when your specific program designation triggers it. Expeditor trainees from countries with high-demand technical skills, including certain engineering and logistics fields, should verify their status with their designated sponsor before finalizing program details, since the requirement directly affects eligibility for future H-1B or green card pathways.
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