Food & Beverage Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Food and beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs in Colorado span brewing, food manufacturing, and hospitality operations across Denver, Fort Collins, and Pueblo. Major employers include Molson Coors, WhiteWave Foods (now Danone), and large food processors along the Front Range. Sponsorship is concentrated in production, quality assurance, food science, and supply chain roles.
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Position operates one or multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment. This may include moving raw material handling to the production line, and/or filling, capping, sealing, labeling or packaging product. Removes damaged products or supplies, as needed. Position responsible for production, package, and flavor changeovers. Maintains required product inspection processes. Performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently. Position requires lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling cases weighing 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly over a long work period. This position requires walking or standing most of the time during the shift and may include stooping, crawling and crouching over and under conveyors. Position may be required to work weekends and/or holidays.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
- Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
- Ensure package and product quality
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Operate all manufacturing equipment (including new technologies) efficiently and safely
- Clean equipment and area before, during, and after shift
- Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
- Expedite repairs to line, working with maintenance as necessary
- Keep daily records of down time and machine operations
- Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18 years or older
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with high speed production lines (e.g., high output, high performance equipment, fast paced production environment, etc.)
- Experience with pallets (e.g., operating a forklift, stacking/bundling product, etc.)
- Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.)
- Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring right mix of product, operating production computer, etc.)
- Experience operating a palletizer (e.g., building pallets, managing product changeovers, etc.)
- Experience reading blueprints (e.g., read schematics on a machine, understanding production product flow, etc.)
- Experience reading schedules (e.g., products being produced, understanding production requirements, production planning, managing changeovers, etc.)
- Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving for faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)
- Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES in a food plant, identifying risks)
- Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)
- Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
Shift: Nights
Req Benefits: PepsiCo Beverages North America offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility. This may include: healthcare insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts), retirement benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group, Legal, Life), paid time off (subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement).
Compensation: $28.70 / hour
Additional Details: The anticipated closing date is
INTRODUCTION
Position operates one or multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment. This may include moving raw material handling to the production line, and/or filling, capping, sealing, labeling or packaging product. Removes damaged products or supplies, as needed. Position responsible for production, package, and flavor changeovers. Maintains required product inspection processes. Performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently. Position requires lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling cases weighing 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly over a long work period. This position requires walking or standing most of the time during the shift and may include stooping, crawling and crouching over and under conveyors. Position may be required to work weekends and/or holidays.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
- Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
- Ensure package and product quality
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Operate all manufacturing equipment (including new technologies) efficiently and safely
- Clean equipment and area before, during, and after shift
- Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
- Expedite repairs to line, working with maintenance as necessary
- Keep daily records of down time and machine operations
- Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18 years or older
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with high speed production lines (e.g., high output, high performance equipment, fast paced production environment, etc.)
- Experience with pallets (e.g., operating a forklift, stacking/bundling product, etc.)
- Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.)
- Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring right mix of product, operating production computer, etc.)
- Experience operating a palletizer (e.g., building pallets, managing product changeovers, etc.)
- Experience reading blueprints (e.g., read schematics on a machine, understanding production product flow, etc.)
- Experience reading schedules (e.g., products being produced, understanding production requirements, production planning, managing changeovers, etc.)
- Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving for faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)
- Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES in a food plant, identifying risks)
- Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)
- Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
Shift: Nights
Req Benefits: PepsiCo Beverages North America offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility. This may include: healthcare insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts), retirement benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group, Legal, Life), paid time off (subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement).
Compensation: $28.70 / hour
Additional Details: The anticipated closing date is
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Which food and beverage companies sponsor Green Cards in Colorado?
Colorado's most active Green Card sponsors in food and beverage include Molson Coors Beverage Company, headquartered in Golden, Danone North America (formerly WhiteWave Foods) based in Louisville, and large food processors operating along the Front Range. Craft breweries and natural food companies also sponsor, though typically at lower volumes than national manufacturers. Sponsorship activity is most consistent at companies with established HR and legal infrastructure.
Which cities in Colorado have the most food and beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Denver and the surrounding metro area account for the largest share of food and beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs in Colorado, given its concentration of food manufacturers, distributors, and corporate offices. Fort Collins has a strong brewing and food science presence tied to Colorado State University. Boulder and Louisville attract natural and organic food companies. Pueblo and Greeley have significant agricultural processing operations with sponsorship activity in production roles.
What types of food and beverage roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Colorado?
Roles most commonly sponsored include food scientists, quality assurance managers, process engineers, brewery engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, and supply chain analysts. These positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, which supports sponsorship under employment-based categories like EB-2 or EB-3. Production supervisor and skilled technician roles can qualify under EB-3, though the PERM labor certification process applies across most employment-based Green Card categories.
How do I find food and beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate lists food and beverage jobs in Colorado where employers have indicated Green Card sponsorship. You can filter specifically by visa type and industry to focus your search on relevant openings across Denver, Fort Collins, and the broader Front Range. Because many smaller Colorado food companies do not publicly advertise sponsorship, using a platform like Migrate Mate that surfaces sponsorship-confirmed listings saves significant research time.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in food and beverage?
Colorado's strong craft brewing industry and natural foods sector attract international talent, but smaller craft operations often lack the legal resources to manage Green Card sponsorship independently. Candidates targeting those employers should be prepared for longer timelines or the need for external immigration counsel. Colorado also has a competitive labor market in food science and engineering, which can affect the PERM prevailing wage determination and the employer's recruitment documentation requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card food & beverage jobs in Colorado?
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.