Operations Specialist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Operations specialist roles in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago's logistics, financial services, and technology sectors, with major employers like United Airlines, Walgreens, and Caterpillar regularly hiring internationally. The Chicago metropolitan area anchors most sponsorship activity, though Peoria and Rockford also support operations hiring in manufacturing and distribution.
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Hourly Pay Range
$18.38 - $26.65 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights
Position: Supply Chain Operations Specialist
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm, Rotating weekends
* Required Travel: no
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Operations Specialist is responsible for maintaining established stock levels in supply areas for assigned Hospital units, medical group locations, and off-site points of care. This includes but is not limited to counting current stock levels, picking tickets from inventory locations, organizing and facilitating Just-in-time deliveries to assigned units, and checking supplies for expiration. The Supply Chain Operations Specialist is accountable for the relationship with clinicians, providing real-time updates on product disruptions and changes. The Healthcare industry is the single largest employer in the United States. Within healthcare, the supply chain function is often considered as critical as the care itself. These days, innovation and ever-evolving clinical practices require a supply chain that is dynamic, customer-focused, and constantly improving. The Supply Chain Specialist I is a vital part of elevating current service levels, standardizing processes across the system, and ensuring the clinicians we serve have everything they need to deliver high-quality patient care.
What You Will Do
Monitor, count, and record inventory levels for all medical supplies in assigned Periodic Automatic Replenishment (PAR) locations
Deliver medical supplies to various departments and ensure timely replenishment/put-away of stock in PAR locations
Pick, pack, stage, and deliver supplies for orders that source internally
Maintain cleanliness and organization of supply areas and stockrooms, including rotating stock and performing expiration checks
Create, foster, and maintain relationships with department secretaries, nurses, and charge nurses and provide frequent updates on the supplies stocked in the department. Use department phones/Vocera/pagers to respond to supply requests.
Utilizing Endeavor technology, ensure accurate data entry into handhelds, computers, and expiration logs. Check email regularly to stay up to date with departmental and system-wide updates.
Participate in departmental initiatives such as process improvement, implementations, or regulatory readiness
Adhere to all Endeavor policies, infection control protocols, and Joint Commission environment of care and supply management standards
What You Will Need
Education: Highschool Diploma or GED
Certification: Depending on the specific job duties, driver’s license may be required. Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) is admired
Experience: Prior experience in warehousing and/or inventory management in any industry is preferred but not required. Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred but not required
Unique or Preferred Skills:
- Works effectively with diverse teams, including clinical staff
- Adjusts to an everchanging healthcare environment and evolving regulatory requirements
- Ensures accuracy in data analysis and process documentation
- Clearly conveys ideas and findings to various stakeholders
- Proactively addresses challenges with creative and effective solutions
- Understands the perspectives of both patients and staff to drive improvements that benefit all
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of procedures for handling, storing, and rotating medical supplies
- Capable of completing, comprehending, and adhering to Endeavor training and education module
- Ability to learn to effectively utilize handheld scanners, personal computers, and Endeavor Health’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Physical Demands
* Medium work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently and or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects)
Benefits (For Full Time Or Part Time Positions)
Premium pay for eligible employees
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
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Operations Specialist Job Roles in Illinois
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Which companies sponsor visas for operations specialists in Illinois?
Large Illinois-based employers with established sponsorship programs include United Airlines, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing (with significant operations in the Chicago area). Financial services firms such as Morningstar and Hyatt also sponsor operations roles. Companies with dedicated HR and legal infrastructure are generally better positioned to manage the sponsorship process than smaller employers.
Which visa types are most common for operations specialist roles in Illinois?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for operations specialists, provided the role requires a specialized bachelor's degree in a field like supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business operations. The L-1B is relevant for intracompany transfers with specialized knowledge. Candidates from Australia, Canada, Mexico, Chile, or Singapore may have access to the E-3 visa, TN visa, or H-1B1 visa categories depending on nationality.
Which cities in Illinois have the most operations specialist sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, including Downers Grove, Rosemont, and Schaumburg, account for the large majority of operations specialist sponsorship activity in Illinois. This reflects the concentration of corporate headquarters, logistics hubs, and professional services firms in the metro area. Peoria has some manufacturing-focused operations roles through Caterpillar, and Rockford supports industrial operations hiring.
How to find operations specialist visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to find operations specialist roles in Illinois where employers have confirmed willingness to sponsor. You can search by role and state to surface relevant opportunities in Chicago and other Illinois markets, avoiding the time spent filtering through postings from employers who do not sponsor.
Are there any state-specific considerations for operations specialists seeking sponsorship in Illinois?
Illinois does not impose state-level visa requirements, but the H-1B prevailing wage determination is location-specific, meaning wage requirements for Chicago-area roles are calculated using Chicago metropolitan area data from the Department of Labor. University of Illinois and Northwestern alumni networks feed into Chicago's corporate sector, and Illinois-based staffing and consulting firms sometimes hire internationally for client-facing operations roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored operations specialist 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.