Manufacturing CPT Jobs in Kansas
F-1 CPT manufacturing jobs in Kansas span a state with deep roots in aerospace, food processing, and industrial equipment production. Major employers like Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna, and Cargill operate large facilities here. Wichita leads hiring volume, with additional opportunities in Kansas City, Salina, and Topeka for engineering, operations, and quality roles.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you ready to play a pivotal role in the heart of agriculture supply, using cutting-edge technology and working alongside a team of skilled professionals? If you thrive on travel, operating various equipment, and being part of a dynamic team, our Operator Driver Skillbridge Internship in Wichita, Kansas could be the perfect opportunity for you!
This position is open to participants in the DOD's SkillBridge program. For more information see: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/
Job Summary:
As an Operator Driver, you'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality phosphate fertilizer to agriculture centers across the Midwest. Working closely with a team of 4 members, you'll travel directly to customers to produce fertilizer on-site. While driving constitutes only 20% of the job, you'll move the unit from site to site, covering approximately 50,000 miles per year. Main worksite: 1690 N 167th W Goddard, KS 67052
See below for an outline of the 11-week Skillbridge Internship Program
Benefits when becoming a Full-Time Employee after successfully completing the internship:
Join Blick’s as a full-time employee and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day #1 of full-time employment, employer-paid Short/Long-Term Disability and Life insurance, and a 401k with generous matching. At Blick’s, we recognize and reward the valuable contributions of our team members. The starting annual salary for Operator Drivers is $60,000 plus career advancement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Off-site
- Conduct DOT inspections and complete driver reports for safe transportation.
- Assist in equipment transportation between job sites.
- Set up, operate, and pack up equipment at job sites.
- Prepare railcars for unloading and return transport.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel for documentation and reporting.
- Inspect and document items needing repair or inspection before the next job.
- Maintain service log-books on vehicles and equipment.
On-site
- Uphold Process Safety Management (PSM) standards for equipment.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks on trucks, cars, and production equipment, replacing broken or worn components to ensure optimal functionality.
- Maintain cleanliness in shop, production areas, and company equipment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- CDL A License required. Four weeks of the 11-week Skillbridge Internship are spent obtaining a Class A CDL by completing a CDL course at a third-party commercial driving school.
- Mechanical and maintenance proficiency.
- Experience in the fertilizer industry is a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word a plus.
- This role requires English proficiency to ensure safe and effective communication in a safety-sensitive environment.
- Full-time employees must reside within a 45-minute commute of Goddard, Kansas.
Special Demands/Skills:
- Wear company-supplied required safety gear: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe or sturdy leather boots.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, deal with heights while following respiratory and fall protection guidelines and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Driving constitutes 20% of the job:
- Typical work week involves departure from the main worksite and traveling within a 16-state area.
- While off-site with the unit, operating time is divided around the clock.
- As a full-time employee: Tax free daily per diem for food and monthly cell phone stipend.
- Single room hotel lodging provided.
Training and Development:
At Blick’s, we believe in fostering the growth and development of our team members. Our comprehensive career roadmap provides training opportunities to help you further your career, enhance your skills, and contribute to your professional growth.
SkillBridge Internship Program
Overview: Driver Operators operate and transport specialized fertilizer equipment to agricultural sites across the Midwest. This role involves driving between job locations, setting up and operating machinery, and performing basic maintenance tasks. Driver Operators document inspections, ensure compliance with safety standards, support on-site production processes, and also assist in maintaining equipment.
Length of Entire SkillBridge Training Program: 11 weeks
Week Training Module Learning Objective
1 Intro to Industry Operations Integration into the organization and the industry, including safety and environmental training
2 Fieldwork Week #1 Go off-site as a member of 4-person crew to observe client-site reacting
3 Fieldwork Week #2 Go off-site as a member of 4-person crew, perform basic set up/tear down on phosphoric acid operations
4 Fieldwork Week #3 Go off-site as a member of 4-person crew, perform set up/tear down on phosphoric acid operations and initial reporting processes
5 Fieldwork Week #4 Go off-site as a member of 4-person crew, perform begin set up/tear down on anhydrous ammonia operations
6 CDL Driver’s School Week 1 of third-party professional Commercial Driver License (CDL) Driver’s School
7 CDL Driver’s School Week 2 of third-party professional CDL Driver’s School
8 CDL Driver’s School Week 3 of third-party professional CDL Driver’s School
9 CDL Driver’s School Week 4 of third-party professional CDL Driver’s School—Obtain CDL Class A License
10 Driving Fieldwork Week #1 Drive Secondary Vehicle & Trailer as a member of 4-person crew and participate as needed in client-site reacting process
11 Driving Fieldwork Week #2 Drive Secondary Vehicle & Trailer as a member of 4-person crew and participate as needed in client-site reacting process
12 Graduate from training plan—Full-Time Job Offer
We are an equal opportunity employer.
All interns and employees must undergo a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle report.
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the heart of agriculture supply, using cutting-edge technology and working alongside a team of skilled professionals? If you thrive on travel, operating various equipment, and being part of a dynamic team, our Operator Driver Skillbridge Internship in Wichita, Kansas could be the perfect opportunity for you!
This position is open to participants in the DOD's SkillBridge program. For more information see: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/
Job Summary:
As an Operator Driver, you'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality phosphate fertilizer to agriculture centers across the Midwest. Working closely with a team of 4 members, you'll travel directly to customers to produce fertilizer on-site. While driving constitutes only 20% of the job, you'll move the unit from site to site, covering approximately 50,000 miles per year. Main worksite: 1690 N 167th W Goddard, KS 67052
See below for an outline of the 11-week Skillbridge Internship Program
Benefits when becoming a Full-Time Employee after successfully completing the internship:
Join Blick’s as a full-time employee and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day #1 of full-time employment, employer-paid Short/Long-Term Disability and Life insurance, and a 401k with generous matching. At Blick’s, we recognize and reward the valuable contributions of our team members. The starting annual salary for Operator Drivers is $60,000 plus career advancement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Off-site
- Conduct DOT inspections and complete driver reports for safe transportation.
- Assist in equipment transportation between job sites.
- Set up, operate, and pack up equipment at job sites.
- Prepare railcars for unloading and return transport.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel for documentation and reporting.
- Inspect and document items needing repair or inspection before the next job.
- Maintain service log-books on vehicles and equipment.
On-site
- Uphold Process Safety Management (PSM) standards for equipment.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks on trucks, cars, and production equipment, replacing broken or worn components to ensure optimal functionality.
- Maintain cleanliness in shop, production areas, and company equipment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- CDL A License required. Four weeks of the 11-week Skillbridge Internship are spent obtaining a Class A CDL by completing a CDL course at a third-party commercial driving school.
- Mechanical and maintenance proficiency.
- Experience in the fertilizer industry is a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word a plus.
- This role requires English proficiency to ensure safe and effective communication in a safety-sensitive environment.
- Full-time employees must reside within a 45-minute commute of Goddard, Kansas.
Special Demands/Skills:
- Wear company-supplied required safety gear: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe or sturdy leather boots.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, deal with heights while following respiratory and fall protection guidelines and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Driving constitutes 20% of the job:
- Typical work week involves departure from the main worksite and traveling within a 16-state area.
- While off-site with the unit, operating time is divided around the clock.
- As a full-time employee: Tax free daily per diem for food and monthly cell phone stipend.
- Single room hotel lodging provided.
Training and Development:
At Blick’s, we believe in fostering the growth and development of our team members. Our comprehensive career roadmap provides training opportunities to help you further your career, enhance your skills, and contribute to your professional growth.
SkillBridge Internship Program
Overview: Driver Operators operate and transport specialized fertilizer equipment to agricultural sites across the Midwest. This role involves driving between job locations, setting up and operating machinery, and performing basic maintenance tasks. Driver Operators document inspections, ensure compliance with safety standards, support on-site production processes, and also assist in maintaining equipment.
Length of Entire SkillBridge Training Program: 11 weeks
Week Training Module Learning Objective
1 Intro to Industry Operations Integration into the organization and the industry, including safety and environmental training
2 Fieldwork Week #1 Go off-site as a member of 4-person crew to observe client-site reacting
3 Fieldwork Week #2 Go off-site as a member of 4-person crew, perform basic set up/tear down on phosphoric acid operations
4 Fieldwork Week #3 Go off-site as a member of 4-person crew, perform set up/tear down on phosphoric acid operations and initial reporting processes
5 Fieldwork Week #4 Go off-site as a member of 4-person crew, perform begin set up/tear down on anhydrous ammonia operations
6 CDL Driver’s School Week 1 of third-party professional Commercial Driver License (CDL) Driver’s School
7 CDL Driver’s School Week 2 of third-party professional CDL Driver’s School
8 CDL Driver’s School Week 3 of third-party professional CDL Driver’s School
9 CDL Driver’s School Week 4 of third-party professional CDL Driver’s School—Obtain CDL Class A License
10 Driving Fieldwork Week #1 Drive Secondary Vehicle & Trailer as a member of 4-person crew and participate as needed in client-site reacting process
11 Driving Fieldwork Week #2 Drive Secondary Vehicle & Trailer as a member of 4-person crew and participate as needed in client-site reacting process
12 Graduate from training plan—Full-Time Job Offer
We are an equal opportunity employer.
All interns and employees must undergo a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle report.
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in KansasManufacturing CPT Sponsorship Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Kansas?
Kansas manufacturers that have historically engaged international students for CPT include Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation in Wichita, Koch Industries affiliates, and food and agricultural processors like Cargill and Tyson Foods. These employers recruit from engineering and supply chain programs and have the HR infrastructure to support CPT authorization. Sponsorship availability varies by semester, department, and hiring cycle, so confirming CPT eligibility with each employer directly is essential.
Which cities in Kansas have the most manufacturing F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Wichita is the clear center of manufacturing hiring in Kansas, driven by its aerospace and aviation cluster. Kansas City (Kansas side) offers opportunities in food processing, automotive components, and logistics-adjacent manufacturing. Salina and Hutchinson have industrial equipment and agricultural manufacturing employers. Proximity to Kansas State University and Wichita State University also concentrates CPT-eligible roles near those campuses, where university DSO coordination is straightforward.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that directly relate to an F-1 student's field of study qualify for CPT. In Kansas manufacturing, this commonly includes industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, quality assurance, supply chain management, process engineering, and manufacturing operations positions. The role must be part of a curriculum-integrated experience authorized by your DSO. General labor or assembly positions without a direct degree connection are unlikely to meet the academic integration requirement for CPT authorization.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate lists manufacturing jobs with F-1 CPT sponsorship in Kansas, letting you filter specifically by visa type and state so you're not sorting through roles that don't apply to your situation. Beyond the platform, connect with your university's career center, particularly if you're at Wichita State University or Kansas State University, both of which have established relationships with regional manufacturers. Confirm CPT eligibility with your DSO before accepting any offer.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Kansas manufacturing?
Kansas does not impose state-level visa restrictions on CPT employment, but the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector does present a practical consideration: many facilities have export control or security clearance requirements under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) that can limit access for non-U.S. persons, including F-1 students. This is particularly relevant for roles at aerospace manufacturers in Wichita. Always confirm whether a specific position or facility has export control restrictions before pursuing an application.