Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Louisiana
Manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in the state's petrochemical corridor along the Mississippi River, with major employers like Dow, ExxonMobil, and Turner Industries operating facilities across Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles. Engineering, process technology, and quality assurance roles are among the most active areas for OPT-eligible candidates in Louisiana's industrial sector.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 640470
Type: Part-time
Location: Shreveport, LA 71129
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: October 29, 2026
End Date: 11-06-2026
Job Description
Supply Chain Associate
7270 W Bert Kouns Indus Loop, Shreveport, LA 71129
LASH1 Public Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 7:00am - 5:00pm
Up to 28 hours/week
Overview:
Embark on a dynamic journey as a Part-time Supply Chain Associate, where every day offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of supply chain excellence. In addition to managing inventory, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting business-to-business operations by administering procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions that seamlessly meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of their business. This position is for our branch located at 7270 W Bert Kouns Indus Loop, Shreveport, LA 71129. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Managing branch inventory levels
- Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management
- Estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
- Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
- Supporting accounts receivable activities
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
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 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 or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- 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)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
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 11-06-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 640470
Type: Part-time
Location: Shreveport, LA 71129
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: October 29, 2026
End Date: 11-06-2026
Job Description
Supply Chain Associate
7270 W Bert Kouns Indus Loop, Shreveport, LA 71129
LASH1 Public Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 7:00am - 5:00pm
Up to 28 hours/week
Overview:
Embark on a dynamic journey as a Part-time Supply Chain Associate, where every day offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of supply chain excellence. In addition to managing inventory, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting business-to-business operations by administering procurement, sourcing, and quoting functions that seamlessly meet the needs of our customers and drive the success of their business. This position is for our branch located at 7270 W Bert Kouns Indus Loop, Shreveport, LA 71129. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Managing branch inventory levels
- Administering procurement functions, including purchase orders and backorder management
- Estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
- Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
- Supporting accounts receivable activities
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle as necessary
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
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 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 or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- 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)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
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 11-06-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in LouisianaManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Louisiana?
Louisiana's petrochemical and industrial manufacturing sector includes large employers such as Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Shell, Honeywell, and Turner Industries, all of which have documented histories of hiring international graduates through OPT. Heavy equipment and aerospace manufacturers in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas also hire OPT candidates, particularly for engineering and technical roles. Sponsorship availability varies by facility, role, and hiring cycle.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Baton Rouge leads Louisiana for manufacturing OPT opportunities, anchored by the chemical and petroleum refining corridor between the city and the Gulf Coast. New Orleans has aerospace, shipbuilding, and food processing employers, while Lake Charles hosts large petrochemical and LNG facilities. Geismar and Plaquemine, though smaller cities, sit within one of the densest concentrations of chemical manufacturing plants in North America and frequently post technical roles.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align directly with a STEM degree field qualify most reliably for F-1 OPT, including process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, quality assurance, materials science, and industrial automation. In Louisiana specifically, positions tied to refining, polymer production, and plant operations frequently require the technical degree background that supports OPT eligibility. Non-STEM production or logistics roles are less likely to satisfy OPT's degree-relatedness requirement.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Louisiana?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters manufacturing jobs in Louisiana that are open to F-1 OPT candidates, saving you from sorting through postings where sponsorship is never offered. Search by state and industry to surface roles at Louisiana's petrochemical, aerospace, and industrial employers. Because OPT timelines are tight, focusing on employers with verified sponsorship histories, as shown on Migrate Mate, helps you prioritize applications efficiently.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Louisiana manufacturing?
Louisiana's manufacturing base is heavily tied to oil, gas, and chemical processing, which means many roles require or prefer degrees in chemical, mechanical, or petroleum engineering, fields that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Candidates with those degrees have a longer window to secure H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. Louisiana does not impose additional state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal OPT rules, but some plant facilities require background checks or security clearances that can affect hiring timelines.