Distribution & Wholesale Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is a major hub for distribution and wholesale activity, anchored by the Chicago metropolitan area's extensive logistics infrastructure and its position as a national freight crossroads. Large employers including Grainger, U.S. Foods, and Gordon Food Service have sponsored Green Card petitions for supply chain, operations, and management roles across the state.
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Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Date: Jul 25, 2026
Location: Gibson City, IL - Illinois, US, 60926
Company: Bunge
Requisition Number: 46898
A Day in the Life:
Provide environmental, health and safety (EHS) leadership and technical expertise for the Bunge plant. Accountable for the execution of all EHS programs and plans that reinforce our safety-first culture by continuously improving our ability to prevent serious injuries, fatalities, environmental incidents, and ensuring compliance with applicable EHS regulations. Position reports to the plant manager.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Implement, maintain, and update Bunge EHS standards and programs to promote a Best-in-Class EHS program with a focus on eliminating serious injuries & fatalities (SIF), high potential exposures (HPE) (e.g. confined space, lock, tag & try, electrical safety, mobile equipment, etc.), and environmental incidents and non-compliance events
- Provide technical EHS support and professional expertise to the plant leadership team and workforce
- Coach, counsel, and develop all employees on how to lead with safety and promote a safety-first culture
- Implement EHS training programs for all employees, contractors and visitors in worksite safety practices with a focus on HPE’s, and the facility’s environmental permits, licenses, and requirements (e.g., stormwater, wastewater, air, waste, etc.)
- Assist with deployment of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) philosophy, training, and tool deployment
- Monitor and maintain EHS policies, procedures, standards and permits to ensure compliance with Bunge global requirements, local, state/provincial, and federal rules and regulations
- Perform observations and audits to monitor the effectiveness of our programs and standards to prevent serious injuries, fatalities, environmental incidents, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Track all injuries, illnesses, near miss events, environmental incidents, environmental noncompliance and investigate incidents, and aid in determining and implementing prevention methods to avoid recurrence
- Promote environmental sustainability at the plant and partner with the corporate environmental team to collect data and drive improvements
- Ensure fire protection and security systems are properly managed to protect property from loss. Serve as liaison with insurance company inspectors; coordinate responses to recommendations
- Ensure emergency response plans are in place. Manage the execution of response plans in the event of an environmental emergency, natural disaster, injury, fire, or other adverse event
- Support the Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs as applicable to locations with solvents, hydrogen, ammonia, and combustible dust
- Serve as liaison between government agencies for all EHS matters
- Lead and support local safety teams and work closely with corporate safety and environmental teams
Skill/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental/Health Science, Engineering, or closely related degree, or equivalent work experience required
- 10+ years of safety and environmental experience required
- Demonstrated experience with making improvements in SIF potential incidents (Serious Injury, Fatality) and HPE’s (High Potential Exposures)
- Demonstrated success in the application of EHS standards, compliance with regulations, and the promotion of a safe working environment
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong facilitation/presentation skills with the ability to influence others
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers and related business software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Benefits:
- Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions
- Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually
- Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
- 0 – 9 years: 25 days
- 10 – 19 years: 30 days
- 20+ years: 35 days
The compensation range for this position is $100,640.00-$113,220.00. In addition to the regular compensation, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge
Nearest Major Market: Kankakee
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Green Card Distribution & Wholesale Job Roles in Illinois
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Search Distribution & Wholesale Jobs in IllinoisDistribution & Wholesale Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which distribution and wholesale companies sponsor Green Card visas in Illinois?
Illinois-based distribution and wholesale employers with documented Green Card sponsorship histories include Grainger, U.S. Foods, Gordon Food Service, Dot Foods, and Anixter (now Wesco International). These companies have filed EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for roles in supply chain management, operations, logistics coordination, and specialized procurement. Sponsorship activity is concentrated in the Chicago metro area and major distribution corridors along I-55 and I-80.
Which cities in Illinois have the most distribution and wholesale Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, particularly Elk Grove Village, Naperville, Rosemont, and Carol Stream, account for the majority of distribution and wholesale Green Card sponsorship activity in Illinois. These communities sit within or adjacent to major intermodal freight hubs. Secondary markets include Joliet, Aurora, and the Quad Cities region, which support large warehouse and wholesale distribution operations tied to Midwest supply chains.
What types of distribution and wholesale roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Illinois?
Roles that most commonly support Green Card petitions in this sector include supply chain managers, logistics analysts, operations managers, procurement specialists, and warehouse management system (WMS) analysts. Positions requiring specialized technical knowledge or a relevant bachelor's degree are typically filed under EB-3 or EB-2 categories. General labor or warehouse associate roles rarely qualify for employer-sponsored Green Card petitions.
How do I find distribution and wholesale Green Card sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate aggregates distribution and wholesale jobs in Illinois where employers have indicated Green Card sponsorship willingness, saving you the manual work of filtering through general job listings. You can search by role type, city, and visa category to focus specifically on Illinois-based opportunities in this sector. Reviewing employer PERM labor certification filings through the Department of Labor's public disclosure data can also help verify which Illinois employers have an active sponsorship track record.
Are there state-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in Illinois distribution and wholesale jobs?
Illinois does not impose additional state-level requirements on top of federal Green Card processes, but the Chicago area's competitive labor market means employers must demonstrate through the PERM process that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Illinois employers in distribution and wholesale should be familiar with prevailing wage determinations issued by the Department of Labor for specific Cook County and collar county locations, as these vary from rural Illinois wage levels.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card distribution & wholesale jobs in Illinois?
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.