Food & Beverage STEM OPT Jobs in California
California's food and beverage industry spans large-scale manufacturers in the Central Valley, established CPG brands headquartered in the Bay Area, and beverage innovators in Los Angeles. Companies like McCormick, Dole, and Del Monte have California operations that hire for technical roles. F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship is most common in data, food science, and supply chain functions.
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At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Engineering Technician I (Oklahoma City, OK 73179) (This position is onsite only - 6120 SW 29TH Oklahoma City, OK 73179)
The Engineering Technician I will be working on the production floor with plant technicians at Niagara facilities around the country. Tasks include performing diagnostic visits on production lines in preparation for an annual rebuild/overhaul, taking part, on a team, in those line rebuilds/overhauls, and providing support to those plants that are in need of help.
Essential Functions
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Providing Plant Support for Niagara Facilities
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Provide aid and expertise to plant maintenance teams and internal Engineering Technicians
- Aid in any needed repairs on production machinery, as necessary
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Provide information on needs for long term success of facilities, including but not limited to the Focus Line Process
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Diagnostic Visits
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Identify problems and wear & tear on machine centers for every line.
- Perform root cause analysis for corrective actions
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Develop suggestions for parts and labor needed during annual rebuilds/overhauls
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Annual Rebuilds/Overhauls
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Work on teams of 4, along with plant maintenance teams
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Prepare machine centers to repair/rebuild problems found during Diagnostic Visits
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Training
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Attend machine center specific master class training as a baseline
- Assist with evaluation of Engineering Technicians skills on machine centers via a written assessment card
- Assist with the training of Engineering Technicians thru an OJT style format
- Suggest machine center specific training modules for the Engineering Technicians that are needed above and beyond the OJT system
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Assist with the further development and implementation of the OJT style training for our group
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Travel Requirements: Approximately 75% of the year
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications:
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4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 4 Years – Experience in Position
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2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
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Preferred Qualifications:
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6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 6 Years – Experience working in Position
- 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Competencies
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Some Proficiency in, but not limited to:
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Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.
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Able to work with others
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Often placed in teams of 4, or occasionally more.
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Often working in conjunction with plant maintenance staff
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Must exhibit leadership capability when working both alone and with teams in order to complete projects safely and in a timely fashion.
- Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to execute tasks in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment
- Exercise sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce
- Required to be considered an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in a given machine center that is pertinent to Niagara Bottlings business needs.
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
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Lead Like an Owner
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Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
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Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
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InnovACT
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Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
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Increases performance through greater efficiency
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Find a Way
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Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
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Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
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Empowered to be Great
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Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
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Minimum Required:
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Associate's Degree in Engineering or other related field
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Preferred:
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field
Certification/License:
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
$21.38 - $28.33 / Hourly
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
Los Angeles County applicants only Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in CaliforniaFood & Beverage STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food and beverage companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in California?
California-based food and beverage employers with a history of hiring STEM OPT candidates include large CPG manufacturers, agricultural processing companies, and beverage brands concentrated in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and the Central Valley. Companies such as Dole, Del Monte, and regional dairy and wine producers operate technical teams that have filed Labor Condition Applications for food science, engineering, and data roles.
Which cities in California have the most food and beverage F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Bay Area and Los Angeles are the most active markets for technical food and beverage roles tied to STEM OPT sponsorship, largely because corporate headquarters and R&D centers are concentrated there. Fresno, Stockton, and Modesto in the Central Valley offer manufacturing and process engineering positions with companies that produce packaged goods and agricultural products at scale.
What types of food and beverage roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that typically qualify are those classified under STEM-designated CIP codes, including food scientist, food technologist, quality assurance engineer, supply chain analyst, data analyst, process engineer, and packaging engineer. The position must appear in a field that maps to an approved STEM degree discipline. Purely administrative or sales roles generally do not qualify, even at food and beverage companies that otherwise sponsor visas.
How do I find food and beverage F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, so you can search for food and beverage roles in California that are open to F-1 STEM OPT candidates without manually screening every posting. Migrate Mate surfaces employer Labor Condition Application filing history, which helps you identify California food and beverage companies that have sponsored similar roles before, giving you a more targeted list to prioritize.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in California's food and beverage sector?
California's strict employment laws, including additional wage transparency and worker classification rules, affect how employers structure sponsored roles. Food and beverage companies in California are also subject to state food safety regulations that can shape which technical positions they need to fill with degree-qualified candidates. Your DSO at your university must authorize STEM OPT through SEVIS before you begin work, regardless of the employer or industry.