J-1 Visa Warehouse Jobs
Warehouse roles in distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations can qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, giving you structured, hands-on U.S. work experience. Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 and oversees your training plan, while the host employer runs day-to-day operations. Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement before accepting an offer.
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Get Access To All JobsWarehouse Management Trainee - Overnights
Pay from $32 to $36 per hour with significant growth and earning potential!
Includes $4 Shift Differential
Wisconsin Distribution Center
12885 104th St. Pleasant Prairie, WI. 53158
Are you an emerging warehousing leader and champion for collaboration, training and teamwork? Then you belong at Uline! As an Overnight Warehouse Management Trainee, you’ll learn the ins and outs of warehouse operations and leadership through hands-on experience. It’s an exciting time to join our growing company - with new opportunities and job stability you can count on!
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 7 PM to 3:30 AM
Position Responsibilities
- Master all aspects of warehouse operations management through an 18-month rotational program providing on-the-job learning.
- Participate in hands-on training across all warehouse teams including inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
- Develop Warehouse Management skills to uphold exceptional levels of accuracy, safety and performance in a high-performing warehouse environment.
- Complete forklift and warehouse equipment certifications throughout warehouse job rotations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced warehouse management environment.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player with the ability to multitask.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
- Multiple bonus programs.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks
- Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.
- First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
- Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.
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Warehouse Management Trainee - Overnights
Pay from $32 to $36 per hour with significant growth and earning potential!
Includes $4 Shift Differential
Wisconsin Distribution Center
12885 104th St. Pleasant Prairie, WI. 53158
Are you an emerging warehousing leader and champion for collaboration, training and teamwork? Then you belong at Uline! As an Overnight Warehouse Management Trainee, you’ll learn the ins and outs of warehouse operations and leadership through hands-on experience. It’s an exciting time to join our growing company - with new opportunities and job stability you can count on!
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 7 PM to 3:30 AM
Position Responsibilities
- Master all aspects of warehouse operations management through an 18-month rotational program providing on-the-job learning.
- Participate in hands-on training across all warehouse teams including inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
- Develop Warehouse Management skills to uphold exceptional levels of accuracy, safety and performance in a high-performing warehouse environment.
- Complete forklift and warehouse equipment certifications throughout warehouse job rotations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced warehouse management environment.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player with the ability to multitask.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
- Multiple bonus programs.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks
- Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities.
- First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
- Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Warehouse
Build a training plan before applying
J-1 Trainee and Intern programs require a detailed training plan tied to measurable objectives. Draft one before outreach that maps warehouse competencies like inventory systems, forklift certification, and logistics software to each phase of your placement.
Verify your degree field matches operations roles
Designated sponsors assess whether your academic background aligns with the host position. A business, logistics, or industrial engineering degree strengthens your case for warehouse trainee placements considerably more than an unrelated field.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned host employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. warehouse and logistics employers whose hiring patterns match exchange visitor profiles. Filtering by role and location surfaces host companies more likely to work with a designated sponsor on your placement.
Confirm the host employer uses E-Verify
Many J-1 host employers in warehousing and distribution operate under federal contracts requiring E-Verify enrollment. Ask about this during offer negotiations, since your work authorization documentation must clear E-Verify before your start date.
Clarify the two-year residency requirement early
Warehouse and logistics trainee roles funded by a government agency or in a skills shortage field can trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Check your DS-2019 and J-1 visa annotation for the 212(e) notation before signing any offer.
Request wage benchmarks from the OFLC Wage Search
Even though J-1 trainees aren't covered by prevailing wage rules the way H-1B workers are, use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark warehouse wages by region and SOC code so you can evaluate whether an offer meets a reasonable market rate.
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Find Warehouse JobsWarehouse J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers warehouse and logistics roles?
Warehouse positions most commonly fall under the J-1 Intern category if you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within 12 months, or the Trainee category if you have a relevant degree plus at least one year of work experience. The Trainee category suits early-career logistics or supply chain professionals gaining structured U.S. operational experience through a designated sponsor.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a warehouse job?
Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your warehouse employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors your program compliance. The warehouse company is your host employer, responsible for day-to-day supervision, but they do not hold sponsorship authority and cannot issue the DS-2019 themselves.
How do I find U.S. warehouse employers open to J-1 trainees?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. warehouse and distribution roles by location and filter for employers whose hiring history aligns with exchange visitor placements. Because the J-1 requires a willing host employer before a designated sponsor can approve your DS-2019, identifying the right employer first is the critical starting point for your application.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to warehouse trainee roles?
It can. The 212(e) two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 training is funded by a U.S. or home government agency, or if your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your home country. Review your DS-2019 annotation and J-1 visa stamp carefully. If 212(e) applies, you must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories.
Can a J-1 trainee operate forklifts or heavy equipment in a U.S. warehouse?
Yes, provided your training plan includes the specific equipment tasks and OSHA safety requirements are met. Your designated sponsor and host employer must document equipment operation as a formal training objective. Some sponsors require proof of forklift certification from your home country or a completion of a U.S. safety course before approving those activities in your training plan.
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