Manufacturing H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Iowa
Iowa's manufacturing sector spans food processing, agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, and advanced materials, with major employers like John Deere, Collins Aerospace, and Quaker Oats operating large facilities across the state. Companies in the Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Davenport metro areas regularly sponsor H-1B visas for engineers, process specialists, and technical roles.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 630328
Type: Part-time
Location: Fairfield, IA 52556
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: July 15, 2026
End Date: 07-26-2026
Job Description
Customer Supply Chain Support
2211 W Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
IA048 In Plant Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
10 - 28 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.
Please respond by 07-26-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 630328
Type: Part-time
Location: Fairfield, IA 52556
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: July 15, 2026
End Date: 07-26-2026
Job Description
Customer Supply Chain Support
2211 W Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
IA048 In Plant Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
10 - 28 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.
Please respond by 07-26-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
H-1B Manufacturing Job Roles in Iowa
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in IowaManufacturing H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies in Iowa sponsor H-1B visas?
Several large manufacturers in Iowa have a documented history of H-1B sponsorship. John Deere, with major operations in Waterloo and Davenport, regularly sponsors engineers and technical specialists. Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids sponsors roles in aerospace manufacturing and systems engineering. Food and consumer goods producers like Quaker Oats and Hy-Vee's supply chain operations also appear in Department of Labor LCA disclosure data as H-1B sponsors.
Which cities in Iowa have the most manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Cedar Rapids and the Quad Cities metro area (Davenport and Bettendorf) tend to concentrate the most manufacturing H-1B activity, driven by aerospace, industrial equipment, and food processing employers. Des Moines and its suburbs also host a growing number of manufacturing operations. Waterloo is notable for heavy equipment manufacturing, particularly tied to John Deere's large production and engineering campus.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Iowa?
H-1B sponsorship in manufacturing is generally available for specialty occupation roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Iowa, this commonly includes mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineers, process and manufacturing engineers, quality assurance specialists, automation and controls engineers, and materials scientists. Production line supervisors or general operations roles without a specific degree requirement typically do not qualify as specialty occupations.
How do I find manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs in Iowa?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking H-1B sponsorship and filters job listings by visa type, state, and industry. Searching the manufacturing category filtered to Iowa on Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with verified sponsorship activity. This saves significant time compared to manually reviewing job postings that rarely disclose sponsorship status upfront, and helps you focus outreach on companies already familiar with the H-1B process.
Are there any Iowa-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in manufacturing?
Iowa manufacturing tends to be concentrated in mid-sized cities rather than major metro areas, which affects prevailing wage determinations. The Department of Labor sets prevailing wages by geographic area and occupational classification, so a manufacturing engineer role in Waterloo may have a different prevailing wage level than the same role in Des Moines. Employers must certify they will pay at least the applicable prevailing wage, so location within Iowa can influence total compensation structure for sponsored positions.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B manufacturing jobs in Iowa?
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.