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Idaho's manufacturing sector spans food processing giants like Lamb Weston and Simplot in Boise and Caldwell, semiconductor facilities around Boise, and chemical production operations across the Magic Valley. Manufacturing operator roles in these facilities attract international candidates, and some larger employers have sponsored work visas for qualified production and process operators.
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"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals”
Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.
We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue consistently hitting over $2 billion dollars. We now have over 5,000 employees and operate in 19 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. To help keep up with this growth we are looking for an outstanding Machine Operator to be part of our Manufacturing Team.
Overview
Sets-up and operates machine(s) used for putting product into tubes and bottles.
- Great Starting Pay of $18.00 + $1.00 Shift Differential
- Longevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.)
- Company Profit Sharing (After 6 Mo of F/T Employment)
- First Pay Review After 6 Months
- Free Company Products (Monthly voucher currently equal to $100/month value - $1200/year)
- Company Sponsored Employee Appreciation Events
- Healthy Work Life Balance
- Clean Indoor Climate Controlled Environment
- Opportunities to Promote
- No Layoffs
- Safe/All Natural Product Line
Responsibilities
Essential
- Hooks up vats or tanks
- Prepares the tuber or filling lines for operation by adjusting table height, fill levels, heat setting, scissor – nozzle height, bottles, or tubes, and getting totes, preparing paperwork, adjusts capper and sealer and rails, etc.
- Cleans Video Jet head, checking placement of labels, stamp and rails.
- Operates the tuber or filling lines within quality standards by manually placing tubes and bottles or using an automatic machine, checking fill levels, batch code; boxing product, placing on a pallet, scraping vat as needed, filling hopper as needed with a bucket of product, cleaning buckets, filling tube loader with tubes, etc. Filling hopper as needed with caps and placing labels on labeler.
- Completes reports, labels, etc. with information (i.e., name of product, quantity, names of people, date, shift, etc.)
- Assists in training other associates as needed by showing proper procedures, answering questions, etc.
- Performs daily equipment maintenance and upkeep duties (i.e., mopping, cleaning, etc.)
- Inspects and maintains quality of product being produced based on requirements set.
- Enters data in Computer as needed.
Additional
- Performs various clean-up duties by disassembling the machine (i.e. taking down the valve body assembly, hopper or hose, injector assembly, valve piston, etc.), spraying and washing equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, etc., washing of nozzles, kalish pumps, weldon pump, overhead pipes.
- Ensures efficiency in change over/ work with maintenance.
- Overall cleanliness of machine and floor.
- Responsible for filling out daily shift check off list.
- Complete cleaning logs between jobs.
- Ensure components are used in lot sequence.
Supervision of Others
Directs assigned line associates on filling line as needed or required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work independently.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 65 lbs. consistently for eight (8) hours.
- Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift.
- Ability to operate mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read, write, perform basic math (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, divide) for completing of reports, sheets, labels, etc.
- Manual dexterity (speed and accuracy) for such duties as spraying, sweeping, mopping, and toting.
- Standing, sitting, or walking for duration of shift.
- Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift.
- Visually read bottles, product, invoices and perform inspections, etc.
- Ability to organize and coordinate projects and people.
- Good math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) etc.
- Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
- Basic Computer and typing skills preferred.
Additional
- Ability to operate a high pressure hose.
- Work overtime as needed.
- Ability to climb stairs.
Why Melaleuca
Melaleuca is one of the leading Health and Wellness companies in the world. We manufacture and distribute nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, facial care, home hygiene, and other wellness products and distribute them directly to the consumer through a full-service catalog and Internet shopping system. We carefully craft products used every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind.
This revolutionary system is changing the way hundreds of thousands of people shop by eliminating middlemen and reducing marketing and distribution costs. This enables the company to spend more on research and high-quality, ecologically-sensible ingredients, while maintaining reasonable prices. Great culture - flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect. Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation. Safe, uncrowded, affordable - nestled in the heart of beautiful Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls is a prosperous and vibrant community, as well as the gateway to recreational paradise. This unique setting provides numerous opportunities for total wellness - social, physical, financial, and emotional. If you love outdoor activities, this is the place for you, with the Snake River running right through town, the Rocky Mountains dominating the horizon, and Yellowstone less than a 2-hour drive away. Excellent compensation - in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.
The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply" button below.
Company Profile
"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals”
Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.
We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue consistently hitting over $2 billion dollars. We now have over 5,000 employees and operate in 19 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. To help keep up with this growth we are looking for an outstanding Machine Operator to be part of our Manufacturing Team.
Overview
Sets-up and operates machine(s) used for putting product into tubes and bottles.
- Great Starting Pay of $18.00 + $1.00 Shift Differential
- Longevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.)
- Company Profit Sharing (After 6 Mo of F/T Employment)
- First Pay Review After 6 Months
- Free Company Products (Monthly voucher currently equal to $100/month value - $1200/year)
- Company Sponsored Employee Appreciation Events
- Healthy Work Life Balance
- Clean Indoor Climate Controlled Environment
- Opportunities to Promote
- No Layoffs
- Safe/All Natural Product Line
Responsibilities
Essential
- Hooks up vats or tanks
- Prepares the tuber or filling lines for operation by adjusting table height, fill levels, heat setting, scissor – nozzle height, bottles, or tubes, and getting totes, preparing paperwork, adjusts capper and sealer and rails, etc.
- Cleans Video Jet head, checking placement of labels, stamp and rails.
- Operates the tuber or filling lines within quality standards by manually placing tubes and bottles or using an automatic machine, checking fill levels, batch code; boxing product, placing on a pallet, scraping vat as needed, filling hopper as needed with a bucket of product, cleaning buckets, filling tube loader with tubes, etc. Filling hopper as needed with caps and placing labels on labeler.
- Completes reports, labels, etc. with information (i.e., name of product, quantity, names of people, date, shift, etc.)
- Assists in training other associates as needed by showing proper procedures, answering questions, etc.
- Performs daily equipment maintenance and upkeep duties (i.e., mopping, cleaning, etc.)
- Inspects and maintains quality of product being produced based on requirements set.
- Enters data in Computer as needed.
Additional
- Performs various clean-up duties by disassembling the machine (i.e. taking down the valve body assembly, hopper or hose, injector assembly, valve piston, etc.), spraying and washing equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, etc., washing of nozzles, kalish pumps, weldon pump, overhead pipes.
- Ensures efficiency in change over/ work with maintenance.
- Overall cleanliness of machine and floor.
- Responsible for filling out daily shift check off list.
- Complete cleaning logs between jobs.
- Ensure components are used in lot sequence.
Supervision of Others
Directs assigned line associates on filling line as needed or required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work independently.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 65 lbs. consistently for eight (8) hours.
- Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift.
- Ability to operate mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read, write, perform basic math (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, divide) for completing of reports, sheets, labels, etc.
- Manual dexterity (speed and accuracy) for such duties as spraying, sweeping, mopping, and toting.
- Standing, sitting, or walking for duration of shift.
- Pulling, stretching, bending, and lifting for duration of shift.
- Visually read bottles, product, invoices and perform inspections, etc.
- Ability to organize and coordinate projects and people.
- Good math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) etc.
- Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.
- Basic Computer and typing skills preferred.
Additional
- Ability to operate a high pressure hose.
- Work overtime as needed.
- Ability to climb stairs.
Why Melaleuca
Melaleuca is one of the leading Health and Wellness companies in the world. We manufacture and distribute nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, facial care, home hygiene, and other wellness products and distribute them directly to the consumer through a full-service catalog and Internet shopping system. We carefully craft products used every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind.
This revolutionary system is changing the way hundreds of thousands of people shop by eliminating middlemen and reducing marketing and distribution costs. This enables the company to spend more on research and high-quality, ecologically-sensible ingredients, while maintaining reasonable prices. Great culture - flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect. Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation. Safe, uncrowded, affordable - nestled in the heart of beautiful Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls is a prosperous and vibrant community, as well as the gateway to recreational paradise. This unique setting provides numerous opportunities for total wellness - social, physical, financial, and emotional. If you love outdoor activities, this is the place for you, with the Snake River running right through town, the Rocky Mountains dominating the horizon, and Yellowstone less than a 2-hour drive away. Excellent compensation - in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.
The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply" button below.
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing operators in Idaho?
Larger Idaho manufacturers with established HR infrastructure are the most likely sponsors. Companies like Lamb Weston, J.R. Simplot, Micron Technology, and Chobani have operations in Idaho and have filed for work visas in production-related roles. Smaller contract manufacturers rarely sponsor due to the administrative burden, so targeting large food processing, semiconductor, and chemical manufacturers gives you the strongest chance.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing operator roles in Idaho?
H-1B is the most recognized work visa, but manufacturing operator roles often don't meet the specialty occupation requirement of a bachelor's degree in a specific field. H-2B visas apply to temporary, seasonal production work. Some operators with advanced technical backgrounds in process control or industrial engineering qualify for H-1B. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in specific professional categories. Each pathway depends on the exact role and employer.
Which cities in Idaho have the most manufacturing operator sponsorship jobs?
Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley, including Nampa and Caldwell, concentrate the most manufacturing activity in Idaho. Micron's semiconductor campus is in Boise, while large food processors operate throughout the Treasure Valley and Twin Falls area. Twin Falls and the broader Magic Valley have significant dairy processing and food manufacturing presence, making those corridors the most active for production operator hiring statewide.
How to find manufacturing operator visa sponsorship jobs in Idaho?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify Idaho manufacturing operator roles where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. You can search by role and state to surface positions at food processing, semiconductor, and chemical facilities across the Treasure Valley and Magic Valley. Reviewing employer sponsorship history before applying helps you prioritize companies with an established track record.
Are there any Idaho-specific considerations for manufacturing operator visa sponsorship?
Idaho's manufacturing sector is heavily concentrated in food processing, which tends toward seasonal and hourly production roles that don't always qualify for H-1B sponsorship. Operators with technical credentials in process engineering or industrial automation have a stronger sponsorship case. Idaho doesn't have state-level immigration programs, so federal visa categories apply. Prevailing wage requirements under Department of Labor rules mean employers must offer wages consistent with regional standards for the specific operator classification.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing operator jobs in Idaho?
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.
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