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Front-end loader operator roles fall outside typical OPT job categories, but F-1 students with construction technology, civil engineering, or heavy equipment training can qualify. Most positions are full-time, which counts toward your OPT work authorization requirement. STEM OPT extensions generally do not apply to this role.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.
About the Position
The role of the Quality Assurance Coordinator is to assist in managing the site quality management system and ensure that processes and procedures are developed in line with applicable standards and customer requirements. The Quality Assurance Coordinator will serve as a site leader in developing documents and tools to guide and improve the quality management system and serve as an educator to the existing operational personnel on quality management system requirements. The role will also support and assess the implementation of the Kenco Operating System as it relates to quality assurance.
Functions
- Maintain, update, and add as necessary site policies, procedures, standard work instructions, and tools to improve the efficacy of the quality management system.
- Administer internal audit program to ensure compliance to the quality management system through training auditors, auditing processes and procedures, and measuring results.
- Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards.
- Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues and perform root cause and corrective action investigations to improve the quality management system.
- Collect and compile statistical quality data and analyze to identify areas for improvement to the quality management system.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required or equivalent years of experience required. Equivalent years of experience is defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.
- 2-4 years’ experience in a quality assurance role.
- Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001:2015.
- Lead Auditor Certification preferred.
Competencies
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Travel Requirements
- This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.
- A passport is not required, but recommended.
Disclosures
- For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
- The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described 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.
- Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.
Benefits offered:
- Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
- Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life and Supplemental Life
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
- Employer Paid Holidays - 10 days
Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
Kenco Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please click the image to download the EEOC ‘Know Your Rights; Discrimination is Illegal’ posting.
For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.
At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.
About the Position
The role of the Quality Assurance Coordinator is to assist in managing the site quality management system and ensure that processes and procedures are developed in line with applicable standards and customer requirements. The Quality Assurance Coordinator will serve as a site leader in developing documents and tools to guide and improve the quality management system and serve as an educator to the existing operational personnel on quality management system requirements. The role will also support and assess the implementation of the Kenco Operating System as it relates to quality assurance.
Functions
- Maintain, update, and add as necessary site policies, procedures, standard work instructions, and tools to improve the efficacy of the quality management system.
- Administer internal audit program to ensure compliance to the quality management system through training auditors, auditing processes and procedures, and measuring results.
- Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards.
- Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues and perform root cause and corrective action investigations to improve the quality management system.
- Collect and compile statistical quality data and analyze to identify areas for improvement to the quality management system.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required or equivalent years of experience required. Equivalent years of experience is defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.
- 2-4 years’ experience in a quality assurance role.
- Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001:2015.
- Lead Auditor Certification preferred.
Competencies
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Travel Requirements
- This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.
- A passport is not required, but recommended.
Disclosures
- For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
- The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described 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.
- Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.
Benefits offered:
- Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
- Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life and Supplemental Life
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
- Employer Paid Holidays - 10 days
Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
Kenco Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please click the image to download the EEOC ‘Know Your Rights; Discrimination is Illegal’ posting.
For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Front-End Loader Operator
Lead with your equipment certifications
OSHA 10 or 30 certifications, heavy equipment training credentials, and any documented hours on loaders or skid steers signal job-readiness immediately. Employers hiring OPT students want proof you can operate safely from day one, not after weeks of training.
Target construction firms with established HR infrastructure
Mid-to-large construction companies, civil contractors, and infrastructure firms are more likely to have experience onboarding OPT workers than small owner-operated sites. Look for companies with dedicated HR teams who understand work authorization paperwork and deadlines.
Apply before your OPT start date
Front-end loader roles often have immediate start requirements. Begin applying at least six to eight weeks before your authorized start date so employers have time to process your I-9 and verify your EAD without feeling rushed by your timeline.
Be transparent about your authorization window upfront
Construction employers unfamiliar with OPT may worry about short-term availability. Explain your authorized period clearly in early conversations and frame it as a committed timeframe rather than a limitation. Addressing it proactively reduces hesitation and speeds up decisions.
Highlight any site safety training and physical readiness
Operators who arrive with documented safety training reduce employer liability. Mention relevant coursework in equipment operation, site safety, or construction management alongside your hands-on experience. Employers weigh practical competency heavily for this physically demanding role.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers open to OPT
Not every construction employer is familiar with hiring OPT students. Migrate Mate surfaces front-end loader operator roles from employers already open to sponsoring work authorization, so you spend less time filtering and more time applying to realistic opportunities.
Front-End Loader Operator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as front-end loader operators in the United States?
Yes, F-1 students authorized for OPT can legally work as front-end loader operators, provided the role is directly related to their field of study, such as construction technology, civil engineering, or heavy equipment operations. Your EAD card is your work authorization document. You must remain employed full-time to stay in compliance with OPT requirements.
Does a front-end loader operator job qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
Front-end loader operator roles generally do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. STEM OPT requires the job to be in a STEM-designated field and directly tied to a qualifying degree. Unless your position involves significant engineering or technology responsibilities, it is unlikely to meet USCIS criteria for a STEM extension.
What documents do I need to show an employer when starting an OPT position as a heavy equipment operator?
You will need your EAD card showing OPT authorization, your valid F-1 visa, your I-20 with OPT approval notation, and your passport. Employers complete Form I-9 using these documents. Some construction sites also require OSHA safety certifications or a valid driver's license before allowing equipment operation on site.
How do I find front-end loader operator jobs that accept OPT students?
Finding employers open to OPT work authorization in construction trades requires targeted searching. Migrate Mate lists operator and skilled trades roles from employers already familiar with hiring international students on OPT, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship unfamiliarity will slow down or end the process.
What happens if my OPT period ends while I am working as a front-end loader operator?
If your OPT expires without a new visa status in place, you must stop working immediately. You have a 60-day grace period after OPT ends to depart the U.S. or change status. Coordinate with your DSO well before expiration to explore options like employer-sponsored H-2B visa or H-1B visa petitions if your employer is willing to sponsor.