Production Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
Production assistant visa sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, with major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, and Netflix filing sponsorship paperwork for qualified international candidates. San Francisco's commercial and digital media sector adds a secondary market. Roles span film, television, advertising, and streaming production across the state.
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Position Summary:
3rd Shift Monday- Friday 10PM-6: 30AM
The Production Assistant Manager, Manufacturing is required to lead production in the Manufacturing Plant. Additionally, the Production Assistant Manager will assist the Operations Manager(s) and/or Senior/Plant Manager with all areas of plant business to include, decision making regarding customers, team members, operational issues, business planning, priority setting, creating staff schedules, team member performance, and compliance with company policies. The Production Assistant Manager, Manufacturing is also required, as needed, to perform all functions performed by the Production Operator, Manufacturing and Production Lead Coordinator, Manufacturing.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)
- Manage facility in the absence of the Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager
- Lead manufacturing plant business unit which involves supporting customers, managing team members, overseeing operational issues, monitoring and facilitating processes in all work streams including the production, quality check, and shipping processes
- Interview job applicants, ensuring compliance of all company hiring policies; assist Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager with the hiring of team members
- Plan, organize and direct the activities of team members
- Evaluate the efficiency and productivity of team members by establishing performance standards and objectives and assist the Operations Manager and/or Senior/Plant Manager with conducting regular performance appraisals
- Assist team members in goal setting and skill development
- Provide feedback on disciplinary actions and administer performance counseling per the Performance Counseling Guide
- Provide leadership on assigned shifts
- Provide performance related feedback regarding team members to the Operations Manager(s) and/or Senior/Plant Manager
- Provide training and coaching to team members on assigned shifts
- Ensure that work produced by team members is in accordance with company standards
- Ensure adequate inventory is available to produce requested orders
- Responsible for ensuring quality by monitoring and complying with quality control procedures
- Ensure cross shift communication
- All other duties as needed or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2+ years of high-volume manufacturing or quality control experience
- 1+ year of related experience
- Prior experience of FXO products & services offerings preferred
- Commercial print environment experience preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- For new hires, must meet all FedEx Office employment qualifications in force at time of hiring
- For current FedEx Office team members, must meet hiring criteria for the position and transfer requirements as outlined in the Team Member Handbook
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
- Ability to move and lift 55 pounds
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Pay Transparency:
Pay: $30.55 - $38.16/hr
Additional Details: 3rd Shift: 11pm-7:30am
Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.
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California Fair Chance: 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 City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.
Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science. Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
- Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
- Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.
FedEx Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
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FedEx Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email HR.Recruiting@fedex.com.
FedEx Office will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate’s criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia’s fair chance hiring law.
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Which companies sponsor visas for production assistants in California?
Major entertainment studios and production companies with active sponsorship histories in California include Warner Bros., NBCUniversal, Netflix, Disney, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Advertising agencies and digital media companies in Los Angeles and San Francisco also file sponsorship applications for production assistant roles. Sponsorship tends to be more common at larger organizations with established HR and immigration infrastructure.
Which visa types realistically fit production assistant roles in California?
Production assistant roles are generally considered non-specialty occupations, so H-1B visa does not typically apply. The most realistic options are H-2B visa for temporary or seasonal production work, O-1B for individuals with extraordinary achievement in film or television, J-1 visa for structured exchange programs through a designated sponsor organization, and OPT for F-1 students whose degree relates to media or film production. Each path has distinct eligibility requirements.
How to find production assistant visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists California production assistant roles at employers with verified sponsorship filing history, so you can focus on companies already familiar with the process rather than applying broadly. The platform covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other California markets. Because production assistant sponsorship is less common than in technical fields, filtering specifically for employers with prior sponsorship activity meaningfully narrows your search to realistic opportunities.
Which cities in California have the most production assistant sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles accounts for the overwhelming majority of production assistant sponsorship activity in California, driven by its concentration of studios, networks, streaming platforms, and advertising agencies. Burbank and Culver City, both within the greater LA area, host several major studio campuses. San Francisco offers a smaller but active market in commercial production, documentary filmmaking, and tech-company content teams.
Are there state-specific or industry considerations for international production assistants in California?
California's entertainment industry has strong union affiliations, including IATSE, which can affect how production assistant roles are classified and filled. F-1 students at film programs at USC, UCLA, or Chapman University sometimes enter the industry through OPT, giving them direct access to Los Angeles-based employers. The state's volume of streaming and commercial production work means seasonal and project-based positions are common, which can influence which visa categories are available.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored production assistant jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.