Food & Beverage Jobs in Illinois with H-1B1 Sponsorship
H-1B1 visa sponsorship jobs in food and beverage are available across Illinois, home to major employers like Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International, and McDonald's corporate headquarters. Chicago anchors most hiring activity, with additional opportunities in Deerfield, Northfield, and the broader Chicagoland corridor where food science, quality assurance, and product development roles commonly meet H-1B1 specialty occupation requirements.
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This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. These positions could work in any department of the Hides facility.
TASKS:
Tasks include standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 80 lbs) and reaching. This position can work in a hot, humid environment or cold, damp environment and slippery surfaces. Must be willing to stand or walk on hard floors 8 – 10 hours a day. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
ATTENTION: These positions may involve the use of a knife and hook to trim hides and/or operate large pieces of equipment.
Requirements
Must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and available for overtime. This facility runs 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday. *If an applicant meets Tyson's minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for an interview. Your application is only active for the current month in which you applied. You will need to reapply the next month to have active application and be considered for employment.
Tyson Foods, Inc. voluntarily participates in E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment with Tyson Foods are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.
Relocation Assistance Available:
No
Work Shift:
ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
The Joslin Facility is not accepting rehires.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Pay Range/Rate:
Incentives:
Annual Incentive Plan: No
Long-Term Incentive Plan: No
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.
Job Details:
This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. These positions could work in any department of the Hides facility.
TASKS:
Tasks include standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 80 lbs) and reaching. This position can work in a hot, humid environment or cold, damp environment and slippery surfaces. Must be willing to stand or walk on hard floors 8 – 10 hours a day. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
ATTENTION: These positions may involve the use of a knife and hook to trim hides and/or operate large pieces of equipment.
Requirements
Must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and available for overtime. This facility runs 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday. *If an applicant meets Tyson's minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for an interview. Your application is only active for the current month in which you applied. You will need to reapply the next month to have active application and be considered for employment.
Tyson Foods, Inc. voluntarily participates in E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment with Tyson Foods are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.
Relocation Assistance Available:
No
Work Shift:
ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
The Joslin Facility is not accepting rehires.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Pay Range/Rate:
Incentives:
Annual Incentive Plan: No
Long-Term Incentive Plan: No
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.
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Which food & beverage companies sponsor H-1B1 visas in Illinois?
Illinois has a concentration of major food and beverage corporations that have historically filed H-1B1 petitions. Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International, McDonald's (corporate), Abbott Nutrition, and Ingredion are among the largest employers in the state with track records of sponsoring specialty occupation roles. Smaller food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers in the Chicagoland area also sponsor, particularly for food science and engineering positions.
Which cities in Illinois have the most food & beverage H-1B1 sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the largest share of food and beverage H-1B1 roles in Illinois, particularly for corporate functions like product development, regulatory affairs, and food technology. The northern suburbs, including Deerfield, Northfield, and Glenview, host headquarters and R&D centers for several Fortune 500 food companies. Rockford and Peoria have smaller but active food manufacturing presences with occasional specialty occupation openings.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for H-1B1 sponsorship?
H-1B1 sponsorship in food and beverage applies to specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles that commonly qualify include food scientists, quality assurance engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, process engineers, and research and development chemists. General production, warehouse, or management roles that accept any degree field typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B1 classification.
How do I find food & beverage H-1B1 sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for this search, aggregating food and beverage roles in Illinois where employers have indicated H-1B1 sponsorship availability. Because H-1B1 eligibility is limited to Chilean and Singaporean nationals, filtering by visa type matters significantly. Migrate Mate lets you narrow by both visa category and industry so you can focus on Illinois food and beverage employers actively open to H-1B1 candidates rather than sorting through general job listings.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for H-1B1 sponsorship in Illinois food & beverage?
Illinois does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal H-1B1 rules, but the state's food and beverage sector is heavily regulated at the federal level by the FDA and USDA. Employers hiring for roles in food safety, quality control, or regulatory compliance often require demonstrated technical credentials, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument for H-1B1 purposes. Illinois employers in this sector tend to prioritize candidates with relevant degrees in food science, chemistry, or engineering.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B1 food & beverage 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.
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