Manufacturing Jobs in Iowa with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
Manufacturing F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Iowa are concentrated around industrial hubs like Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Iowa City, where employers including Quaker Oats, Rockwell Collins, and John Deere operate large facilities. Iowa's strong food processing, agricultural equipment, and electronics manufacturing sectors create steady demand for engineering, operations, and quality assurance interns through CPT.
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Customer Supply Chain Support
Location: 2211 W Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
IA048 In Plant Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 3:00pm
14 - 24 hours/week
Overview:
Working as Part-time Customer Supply Chain Support, you will engage in a variety of activities to support the customer's supply chain in order to improve the performance of the onsite business. This is an entry level position where you will build a foundation of experience in customer relationship management and operations.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Responding and coordinating resources relative to customer requests
- Managing inventory
- Placing and fulfilling orders
- Receiving and shipping inventory
- Executing inventory fulfillment within the customer facility
- Sourcing and quoting new and existing products
- Participating in continuous improvement activities and implementing new business processes
- Monetizing and reporting the value of supply chain management activities to the customer
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management OR have equivalent industry experience and knowledge of the local market
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Be comfortable in a sales-oriented environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
- Pass a sex offender registry check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess an interest in career advancement
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Job Description
Customer Supply Chain Support
Location: 2211 W Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
IA048 In Plant Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 3:00pm
14 - 24 hours/week
Overview:
Working as Part-time Customer Supply Chain Support, you will engage in a variety of activities to support the customer's supply chain in order to improve the performance of the onsite business. This is an entry level position where you will build a foundation of experience in customer relationship management and operations.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Responding and coordinating resources relative to customer requests
- Managing inventory
- Placing and fulfilling orders
- Receiving and shipping inventory
- Executing inventory fulfillment within the customer facility
- Sourcing and quoting new and existing products
- Participating in continuous improvement activities and implementing new business processes
- Monetizing and reporting the value of supply chain management activities to the customer
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management OR have equivalent industry experience and knowledge of the local market
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Be comfortable in a sales-oriented environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
- Pass a sex offender registry check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess an interest in career advancement
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Iowa?
Iowa's largest manufacturers have established internship programs that accommodate F-1 CPT students. Companies with significant manufacturing operations in the state include Collins Aerospace (Cedar Rapids), John Deere (Waterloo and Davenport), Quaker Oats (Cedar Rapids), and Hy-Vee's distribution and processing facilities. Mid-size manufacturers in food processing and industrial equipment also participate, though CPT availability varies by facility and hiring cycle.
Which cities in Iowa have the most manufacturing F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Cedar Rapids and Davenport have the highest concentration of manufacturing CPT opportunities, driven by aerospace, food production, and industrial equipment employers. Waterloo is a strong option for agricultural machinery roles, particularly near John Deere's tractor assembly operations. Iowa City and Ames attract manufacturing-adjacent roles given their proximity to the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, which have established employer recruiting pipelines.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Iowa?
Roles that directly apply a student's field of study qualify for CPT authorization. In Iowa manufacturing, that typically includes industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, supply chain management, quality control, process engineering, and manufacturing operations internships. Food science students pursuing roles in Iowa's large food processing sector also commonly qualify. The role must be integral or directly related to your declared major, as determined by your Designated School Official.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Iowa?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, including F-1 CPT, and by industry and state. Searching manufacturing roles in Iowa on Migrate Mate surfaces employers already open to CPT authorization, saving time you'd otherwise spend vetting companies individually. Beyond the platform, connecting with your university's DSO early is important, since CPT authorization must be arranged before you start any position.
Are there any Iowa-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in manufacturing?
Iowa's manufacturing sector is heavily tied to agricultural equipment and food processing cycles, so many CPT positions follow seasonal or academic-year hiring patterns rather than year-round availability. Students at Iowa State University and the University of Iowa benefit from career centers with direct employer relationships in these industries. CPT authorization is issued per employer and per position, so switching roles or companies mid-term requires a new authorization from your DSO.
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