Hoist Operator Jobs for OPT Students
Hoist Operator jobs on OPT are available across construction, mining, and industrial sectors, where employers regularly sponsor skilled trades workers. Your F-1 OPT authorization covers full-time hoist operation roles, but STEM OPT extensions don't apply here since this is a non-STEM field, making your initial 12-month window the key timeline to plan around.
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RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates equipment to move finished product for shipping or storage
- Supplies Manufacturing Department with materials as needed
- Stages product to be moved or shipped
- Racks unused supplies and maintains an inventory of type, amount and location of items
- Transports and processes manufacturing paper by-products
- Empties trash hoppers and performs other housekeeping duties as needed
- Performs routine daily inspections on hoist and assures maintenance needs are reported
- May include battery service duties such as inspecting, recharging and replacing batteries of electrical leads and battery poles and lubricating truck's moving parts
- May include changing LP/Propane
- Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out-tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies
- Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must know how high, wide, and long the fork lift truck and its load are, and how much the fork lift truck can lift
- Ability to identify how high and wide a doorway and an aisle must be to drive the fork lift truck and its load; how high and wide the shelf, bin, etc., must be to place the load; and how high the load must be lifted to reach the shelf or bin
- Knowledge of the layout of the storage area to be able to find and place items without need for detailed instructions
- Skilled in moving fork lift trucks about in places where there is very little room to stack or remove loads
- Greater knowledge and skill than Hoist Operator 1 in the handling of controls for driving fork lift and/or clamp trucks
- Must be skilled in handling controls for starting, stopping, backings, and driving fork lift trucks through narrow aisles in building, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks, etc.; and, for lifting, lowering, and tilting forks by moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls
- Must be able to recognize whether the fork lift truck is able to lift the load and whether the load is properly balanced
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
RR Donnelley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
The rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $18.80 per hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential $2 more for 2nd shift and $3 more for 3rd shift, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
INTRODUCTION
RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates equipment to move finished product for shipping or storage
- Supplies Manufacturing Department with materials as needed
- Stages product to be moved or shipped
- Racks unused supplies and maintains an inventory of type, amount and location of items
- Transports and processes manufacturing paper by-products
- Empties trash hoppers and performs other housekeeping duties as needed
- Performs routine daily inspections on hoist and assures maintenance needs are reported
- May include battery service duties such as inspecting, recharging and replacing batteries of electrical leads and battery poles and lubricating truck's moving parts
- May include changing LP/Propane
- Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out-tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies
- Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must know how high, wide, and long the fork lift truck and its load are, and how much the fork lift truck can lift
- Ability to identify how high and wide a doorway and an aisle must be to drive the fork lift truck and its load; how high and wide the shelf, bin, etc., must be to place the load; and how high the load must be lifted to reach the shelf or bin
- Knowledge of the layout of the storage area to be able to find and place items without need for detailed instructions
- Skilled in moving fork lift trucks about in places where there is very little room to stack or remove loads
- Greater knowledge and skill than Hoist Operator 1 in the handling of controls for driving fork lift and/or clamp trucks
- Must be skilled in handling controls for starting, stopping, backings, and driving fork lift trucks through narrow aisles in building, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks, etc.; and, for lifting, lowering, and tilting forks by moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls
- Must be able to recognize whether the fork lift truck is able to lift the load and whether the load is properly balanced
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
RR Donnelley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
The rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $18.80 per hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential $2 more for 2nd shift and $3 more for 3rd shift, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Hoist Operator
Target union contractors first
Union construction firms and industrial contractors hire hoist operators regularly and often have established visa sponsorship processes. They're more likely than smaller operators to have HR infrastructure capable of handling H-2B or H-1B sponsorship paperwork after your OPT period ends.
Get your NCCCO certification before applying
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators credentials signal professional readiness to employers. Certified hoist operators are harder to replace, which strengthens your case for sponsorship when your OPT window closes and an employer must justify the hiring cost.
Apply early in your OPT authorization period
With only 12 months of OPT and no STEM extension for this trade, starting your job search immediately after EAD approval gives employers maximum runway to evaluate you before any visa transition conversation becomes urgent or stressful.
Be upfront about your authorization timeline
Construction and industrial employers schedule projects months ahead. Disclosing your OPT end date early lets hiring managers plan crew transitions or initiate sponsorship before a gap becomes a problem. Surprises late in a project cycle rarely go well for either side.
Document your operating hours and equipment types
Keep a detailed log of hoist types operated, load capacities, and project environments. Sponsoring employers and immigration attorneys need this evidence to demonstrate specialty skill when building a visa petition case on your behalf after OPT.
Focus on employers with active federal or state contracts
Government-contracted construction firms operate under stricter workforce continuity requirements, making them more willing to invest in retaining qualified operators. Check project bids in your region and prioritize applying to contractors already mobilized on multi-year infrastructure jobs.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Hoist Operator on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Hoist Operator roles qualify as practical training in fields related to engineering technology, construction management, or industrial operations programs, depending on your degree. Your EAD card authorizes full-time employment. Confirm your specific degree field aligns with the role before accepting an offer, since USCIS requires a direct connection between your major and the job.
Does my Hoist Operator job qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
No. Hoist operation is not classified under a STEM-designated degree program, so the 24-month STEM OPT extension is not available for this role. You have a single 12-month authorization window. Planning your visa transition well before that window closes is critical, whether through H-2B, H-1B, or another employer-sponsored pathway.
What visa can an employer sponsor after my OPT expires for this role?
H-2B is the most common path for skilled trades workers like hoist operators, covering temporary non-agricultural labor. Some employers with long-term projects may pursue H-1B if the role can be framed as a specialty occupation. EB-3 immigrant visas are another option for employers willing to commit to permanent sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process.
Where can I find Hoist Operator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, making it the most direct way to find hoist operator roles where employers are already open to candidates on work authorization. Searching there filters out the friction of cold-applying to employers who haven't considered OPT candidates before.
Do I need to report my Hoist Operator employer to my DSO while on OPT?
Yes. You must report your employer name, address, and job start date to your Designated School Official within 10 days of beginning work. Your DSO updates SEVIS with this information. Failing to report on time is a status violation. If you change employers or work sites during OPT, each change must also be reported promptly.
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