Manufacturing Laborer Jobs for OPT Students
Manufacturing Laborer jobs on OPT are available across production lines, assembly, quality control, and warehousing operations. Most roles fall under STEM-adjacent classifications that support 12-month OPT, and employers in automotive, electronics, and food processing regularly hire without requiring H-1B sponsorship from day one.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Title: Entry Manufacturing Laborer
Pay Rate: $19.78
Category/Shift: Hourly-Full-Time Mon-Fri (7:00 am – 3:00 pm), Mon-Fri (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm), Sun-Thurs (11:00 pm – 7:00 am)
Physical Location: 4901 W. Point Blvd, OKC, OK, 73179
The Job You Will Perform:
- Counting and stacking finished product
- Reading factory orders
- Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment
- Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting
- Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions
- This person will also be assigned to clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area
The Skills You Will Bring:
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Interpret a variety of instructions given in written, verbal, or in electronic form
- Utilize test equipment while performing basic math calculations
- 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
- 1 year of continuous work history preferred
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Participate and drive a safe working environment
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
FOR WASHINGTON STATE ONLY: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Tuition Assistance, 3 weeks of Paid Vacation after a year (may take 1 week after 6 mos.) and 11 Paid Holidays per year, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion.
THIS JOB IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Position Title: Entry Manufacturing Laborer
Pay Rate: $19.78
Category/Shift: Hourly-Full-Time Mon-Fri (7:00 am – 3:00 pm), Mon-Fri (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm), Sun-Thurs (11:00 pm – 7:00 am)
Physical Location: 4901 W. Point Blvd, OKC, OK, 73179
The Job You Will Perform:
- Counting and stacking finished product
- Reading factory orders
- Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment
- Utilizing basic shop math, inspecting
- Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions
- This person will also be assigned to clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area
The Skills You Will Bring:
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Interpret a variety of instructions given in written, verbal, or in electronic form
- Utilize test equipment while performing basic math calculations
- 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
- 1 year of continuous work history preferred
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Participate and drive a safe working environment
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
FOR WASHINGTON STATE ONLY: International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Tuition Assistance, 3 weeks of Paid Vacation after a year (may take 1 week after 6 mos.) and 11 Paid Holidays per year, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion.
THIS JOB IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Manufacturing Laborer
Know your OPT authorization dates cold
Manufacturing employers move fast from interview to offer. Have your EAD card, OPT start and end dates, and STEM extension eligibility ready to share. Delays in providing work authorization documentation can cost you the position.
Tie your degree to the production role
STEM OPT requires that your job directly relates to your degree. Frame your application around how engineering, supply chain, or materials science coursework applies to quality control, process improvement, or equipment operation in the specific facility.
Apply to employers with existing OPT infrastructure
Manufacturers who have hired OPT workers before understand the process and are far less likely to rescind offers due to paperwork confusion. Ask recruiters directly whether they have experience with OPT or F-1 work authorization during screening calls.
Account for your OPT timeline in job searches
Manufacturing roles often have multi-week onboarding and background check processes. Start applying at least 90 days before your program end date so your EAD is active and you can start without gaps that disrupt the employer's production schedule.
Understand the 90-day unemployment rule
OPT students cannot exceed 90 days of cumulative unemployment, or 150 days on STEM extension. Manufacturing offers predictable full-time hours, which protects your status. Avoid part-time arrangements that may not satisfy your authorized period of stay.
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Do Manufacturing Laborer jobs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not just the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree and your Manufacturing Laborer role involves applying that knowledge directly, such as process analysis, equipment operation tied to engineering principles, or quality assurance, it can qualify. Your DSO makes the final determination based on the job description you submit with your STEM OPT application.
How do I find Manufacturing Laborer employers who accept OPT work authorization?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible students, so you can browse Manufacturing Laborer roles posted by employers already familiar with F-1 work authorization. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering visa barriers late in the process. Focus on large manufacturers in automotive, electronics, and food processing, where OPT hires are most common.
Can I work as a Manufacturing Laborer on OPT if my degree is not in engineering?
Yes, for standard 12-month OPT. Any F-1 student who has completed a degree program can work in a Manufacturing Laborer role during their initial OPT period regardless of major, as long as the job is related to their field of study. However, the 24-month STEM extension requires both a STEM-designated degree and a direct connection between your coursework and your specific job duties.
What documents does a manufacturing employer need from me before I start?
You'll need to present your EAD card, valid passport, F-1 visa stamp, and most recent I-20 showing your OPT authorization. Employers complete Form I-9 using these documents and confirm your authorization through E-Verify. Some manufacturers also require a copy of your SEVIS record or DSO contact information for their HR compliance files.
Does working Manufacturing Laborer shifts on OPT count toward full-time employment for my immigration record?
Yes, provided you work at least 20 hours per week, which USCIS considers full-time for OPT purposes. Most Manufacturing Laborer positions are full-time at 40 hours per week, which comfortably satisfies this requirement and keeps your unemployment days at zero. Keep pay stubs and shift records as evidence of continuous authorized employment during your OPT period.
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