Food & Beverage Jobs in Arkansas with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
Food & beverage F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Arkansas span operations at major employers like Tyson Foods, headquartered in Springdale, along with processors and distributors concentrated in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley region. CPT-eligible roles range from food science and quality assurance to supply chain and production management, making Arkansas a practical destination for international students in this field.
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Pay: from $16.55/hour to $17.60/hour
$2.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
Job duties could include:
- Accurately applying labels to shipping boxes
- Repeatedly stacking frozen product overhead (up to 40 lbs.)
- Packing multiple bags of product into boxes
- Inspecting product and removing items from a moving conveyor belt
- Assist with product handling, sorting, and /or stacking
- Remove waste, scrap, and recyclable materials according to plant procedures
- Keeping any chicken and any other trash off of the floor using a squeegee and a shovel to keep the floor clean
- Weight product according to product specifications
- Maintaining quality control and following safety standards in a fast‑paced production environment
- Working Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts as needed
- Performing all other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Physical Requirements:
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Work environment temperature varies based on area assigned, range between -10 to 75 degrees.
Reaching, pulling, and/or pushing may be required throughout the shift.
May require extended periods of standing and/or walking on cement floors.
Some jobs have repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements; overhead reaching and lifting; bending, stooping and twisting.
All applicants must provide their government identification number so the system can verify any previous Tyson employment history.
This facility does not accept rehires.
Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner.
Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Job Details:
Pay: from $16.55/hour to $17.60/hour
$2.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
Job duties could include:
- Accurately applying labels to shipping boxes
- Repeatedly stacking frozen product overhead (up to 40 lbs.)
- Packing multiple bags of product into boxes
- Inspecting product and removing items from a moving conveyor belt
- Assist with product handling, sorting, and /or stacking
- Remove waste, scrap, and recyclable materials according to plant procedures
- Keeping any chicken and any other trash off of the floor using a squeegee and a shovel to keep the floor clean
- Weight product according to product specifications
- Maintaining quality control and following safety standards in a fast‑paced production environment
- Working Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts as needed
- Performing all other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Physical Requirements:
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Work environment temperature varies based on area assigned, range between -10 to 75 degrees.
Reaching, pulling, and/or pushing may be required throughout the shift.
May require extended periods of standing and/or walking on cement floors.
Some jobs have repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements; overhead reaching and lifting; bending, stooping and twisting.
All applicants must provide their government identification number so the system can verify any previous Tyson employment history.
This facility does not accept rehires.
Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner.
Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
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Which food & beverage companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Arkansas?
Tyson Foods, headquartered in Springdale, is the most prominent food & beverage employer in Arkansas and has a history of hiring international students for internship and co-op roles. Other employers include George's Inc., Cargill poultry operations, and various food processing and distribution companies along the I-49 corridor. CPT sponsorship depends on individual employer policies and whether a qualifying internship agreement is in place with your university.
Which cities in Arkansas have the most food & beverage F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Northwest Arkansas, including Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers, concentrates the largest share of food & beverage CPT opportunities in the state, driven by Tyson Foods' corporate headquarters and a dense network of suppliers and logistics firms. Fort Smith in the River Valley also has food processing activity. Fayetteville benefits from proximity to the University of Arkansas, which actively supports CPT placement in the regional food industry.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for F-1 CPT must be directly related to your field of study and authorized by your Designated School Official. In food & beverage, qualifying positions commonly include food science internships, quality control and food safety roles, supply chain and operations analyst positions, and food technology or R&D co-ops. General labor or production floor roles without a clear academic connection are less likely to qualify under CPT authorization requirements.
How do I find food & beverage F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Arkansas?
Migrate Mate lists food & beverage jobs with F-1 CPT sponsorship in Arkansas, letting you filter specifically by visa type and state so you're not sorting through roles that won't work for your situation. Beyond the job board, connecting with your university's career services office is important since CPT requires institutional authorization and an employer willing to coordinate with your DSO. Northwest Arkansas employers in particular are accustomed to working with University of Arkansas international students on CPT placements.
Are there any Arkansas-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship in food & beverage?
Arkansas's food & beverage industry is heavily weighted toward poultry processing and agribusiness, so students in food science, agricultural business, or supply chain programs tend to find the strongest CPT alignment in the state. The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has established relationships with major regional employers, which can smooth the CPT authorization process. Students should confirm that their internship offer letter and job description clearly match their declared major before submitting a CPT application to their DSO.
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