J-1 Visa Operations Leader Jobs
Operations Leader roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 form and provide the sponsorship framework, while your host employer oversees day-to-day work.
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Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Haines, Jones & Cadbury (HJC), a division of Hajoca, is a national construction material supplier. HJC specializes in providing comprehensive construction material packages to major retail chains from coast-to-coast for new construction and remodel projects.
HJC is looking for an Operations Leadership Trainee at their Bentonville, AR location.
Do you have a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn? Do you enjoy interacting with people and building relationships? Are you motivated, goal-oriented, and dependable? If so, we’d like you to join our team as an Operations Leadership Trainee.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will:
- Participate in hands-on training and day-to-day mentoring to learn and master all profit center jobs and develop the necessary skills for a leadership role within the Profit Center.
- Actively pursue opportunities to learn each aspect of the business and why it’s important.
- Lead by example. Trainees are future Hajoca Managers and should act like it every day.
- Effectively listen, communicate, influence and persuade customers, teammates & vendors.
- Meet all training goals and timelines.
- Master every job position and demonstrate operational excellence in all areas.
- Acquire comprehensive product knowledge.
- Assume as much responsibility as possible and demonstrate leadership ability.
- Make a difference by impacting the Profit Center in a positive way through daily work and business projects.
- Load and unload trucks, operate warehouse forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
- Confidently assist customers who purchase and/or pick up merchandise at the Profit Center.
- Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
ABOUT YOU:
- College degree or equivalent industry experience
- Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles.
Our ideal candidate will also:
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Take initiative and demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Be able to learn how to use and operate applicable computer hardware and software systems (Solar Eclipse, Mincron) used to process orders.
- Be able to use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email and to maintain weekly sales plans, call reports and customer contact files, and to analyze customer data.
- Possesses excellent customer service, communication, and listening skills, and be able to persuade.
- Be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, teammates, vendors, and co-workers.
- Be able to quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.
- Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
- Read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
- Life insurance and Long Term Disability
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
- Paid day of community service
Full-time and part-time benefits:
- 401(k)
- Retirement cash account with company contributions
- Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
- Company wellness program
- Employee discounts
- College tuition benefits
- Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates employed through an intern program.
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
INTRODUCTION
Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Haines, Jones & Cadbury (HJC), a division of Hajoca, is a national construction material supplier. HJC specializes in providing comprehensive construction material packages to major retail chains from coast-to-coast for new construction and remodel projects.
HJC is looking for an Operations Leadership Trainee at their Bentonville, AR location.
Do you have a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn? Do you enjoy interacting with people and building relationships? Are you motivated, goal-oriented, and dependable? If so, we’d like you to join our team as an Operations Leadership Trainee.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will:
- Participate in hands-on training and day-to-day mentoring to learn and master all profit center jobs and develop the necessary skills for a leadership role within the Profit Center.
- Actively pursue opportunities to learn each aspect of the business and why it’s important.
- Lead by example. Trainees are future Hajoca Managers and should act like it every day.
- Effectively listen, communicate, influence and persuade customers, teammates & vendors.
- Meet all training goals and timelines.
- Master every job position and demonstrate operational excellence in all areas.
- Acquire comprehensive product knowledge.
- Assume as much responsibility as possible and demonstrate leadership ability.
- Make a difference by impacting the Profit Center in a positive way through daily work and business projects.
- Load and unload trucks, operate warehouse forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
- Confidently assist customers who purchase and/or pick up merchandise at the Profit Center.
- Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
ABOUT YOU:
- College degree or equivalent industry experience
- Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles.
Our ideal candidate will also:
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Take initiative and demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Be able to learn how to use and operate applicable computer hardware and software systems (Solar Eclipse, Mincron) used to process orders.
- Be able to use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email and to maintain weekly sales plans, call reports and customer contact files, and to analyze customer data.
- Possesses excellent customer service, communication, and listening skills, and be able to persuade.
- Be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, teammates, vendors, and co-workers.
- Be able to quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.
- Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
- Read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
- Life insurance and Long Term Disability
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
- Paid day of community service
Full-time and part-time benefits:
- 401(k)
- Retirement cash account with company contributions
- Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
- Company wellness program
- Employee discounts
- College tuition benefits
- Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates employed through an intern program.
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Operations Leader
Align your training plan with operations competencies
Your DS-2019 requires a structured training plan that maps your daily responsibilities to measurable learning objectives. Frame your operations experience around supply chain coordination, process improvement, and team leadership to satisfy designated sponsor requirements.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist program eligibility
If you have a degree plus one year of operations experience, you qualify as a J-1 Trainee. Professionals with five or more years in operations management without a degree typically qualify under the Specialist category. Confirm your classification before approaching designated sponsors.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned operations roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting international operations professionals. Filtering by role and sponsorship compatibility saves time compared to applying blindly and discovering too late that a host employer won't support the DS-2019 process.
Verify your host employer's willingness early
Many operations positions involve shift supervision, vendor contracts, or budget authority. Confirm before accepting an offer that your host employer will sign the training plan and cooperate with your designated sponsor's compliance visits and reporting requirements.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
J-1 Trainees and Specialists funded by a government or international organization, or whose home country lists their occupation as in short supply, may face a two-year home residency requirement after program completion. Review your DS-2019 endorsement and country guidance before committing to a position.
Prepare wage documentation to meet prevailing wage standards
Your host employer must pay the prevailing wage for your operations role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level before negotiating your offer, so there are no surprises when your designated sponsor reviews the placement.
Operations Leader J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Operations Leader role?
Most Operations Leader candidates enter under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a relevant degree and at least one year of work experience, or the Specialist category if they have five or more years of operations experience in lieu of a degree. Current students completing structured programs may qualify as Interns. The specific category determines maximum program length and which designated sponsors can issue your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for an operations position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT. They issue the DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor program compliance. Your host employer, the company where you perform operations work, is not the sponsor and cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own. These two roles are legally separate.
How can I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 operations professional?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you can identify host companies open to international operations professionals before spending time on applications. Finding a willing host employer is the critical first step, since the designated sponsor can only proceed once a host has agreed to support the training plan and sign the required documentation.
Does an Operations Leader role carry a two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source and your home country's skills list. If your J-1 program is funded by the U.S. or your home government, or if your home country designates operations management as a skill in short supply, USCIS will likely apply the two-year home residency requirement. This means you must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses. Check your DS-2019 endorsement box carefully.
What does the training plan need to cover for an Operations Leader J-1 placement?
The training plan, required by your designated sponsor, must describe specific operational skills you will learn, weekly learning objectives, the supervision structure, and how the placement advances your career in your home country. For operations roles, this typically includes sections on workflow optimization, cross-functional team coordination, inventory or logistics management, and performance reporting, with clear milestones reviewable by the sponsor throughout the program.