Manufacturing Jobs in Minnesota with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
Minnesota's manufacturing sector spans medical devices, food processing, and industrial equipment, with major employers like 3M, Medtronic, and General Mills operating facilities across the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and St. Cloud. F-1 CPT sponsorship is available for eligible students in qualifying roles, particularly those enrolled in programs with cooperative education or practicum requirements.
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Job Description
Fulfillment Specialist
Location: 1680 Industrial Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Job Type: Full-time
Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Embark on your journey as a Full-time Fulfillment Specialist, where you'll take charge of delivering excellence by replenishing inventory solutions and managing our industry leading vending program. If you thrive on being on the move, this role offers a dynamic local route, servicing customer needs daily. From making deliveries, to performing replenishments of our managed inventory programs, and maintaining equipment, you'll be at the forefront of our innovative solutions. This position is for our branch located at 1680 Industrial Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle to fulfill inventory at customer sites
- Performing replenishment and general maintenance of vending equipment
- Interacting with our customers while making deliveries
- Placing and fulfilling orders at customer sites
- 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
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate attention to detail and strong sense of urgency
- Work independently as well as in a team 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)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous customer service or industry related work experience
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.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The pay range for this position is $36,000 - 43,200.

Job Description
Fulfillment Specialist
Location: 1680 Industrial Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Job Type: Full-time
Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Embark on your journey as a Full-time Fulfillment Specialist, where you'll take charge of delivering excellence by replenishing inventory solutions and managing our industry leading vending program. If you thrive on being on the move, this role offers a dynamic local route, servicing customer needs daily. From making deliveries, to performing replenishments of our managed inventory programs, and maintaining equipment, you'll be at the forefront of our innovative solutions. This position is for our branch located at 1680 Industrial Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Making deliveries with a company vehicle to fulfill inventory at customer sites
- Performing replenishment and general maintenance of vending equipment
- Interacting with our customers while making deliveries
- Placing and fulfilling orders at customer sites
- 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
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate attention to detail and strong sense of urgency
- Work independently as well as in a team 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)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous customer service or industry related work experience
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.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The pay range for this position is $36,000 - 43,200.
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Minnesota?
Minnesota's largest manufacturing employers, including 3M, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, General Mills, and Polaris Industries, have established internship and co-op programs that have historically accommodated F-1 CPT students. Smaller contract manufacturers and medical device suppliers in the Twin Cities metro also participate in CPT hiring, often partnering with local universities to fill engineering and operations roles.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most manufacturing F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
The Twin Cities metro, particularly Minneapolis and St. Paul, concentrates the highest volume of manufacturing CPT opportunities due to the density of medical device and food processing companies headquartered there. Rochester is a secondary hub, driven by its medical technology sector. St. Cloud and Mankato have industrial manufacturing operations that periodically hire CPT students through partnerships with nearby universities.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for CPT must be directly related to a student's field of study and part of a curricular requirement. In manufacturing, this commonly includes process engineering, quality assurance, supply chain and operations, manufacturing engineering, and product development internships. Research and development positions within medical device and food science companies also frequently satisfy CPT eligibility requirements for students in STEM programs.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for F-1 CPT manufacturing jobs in Minnesota, so you're not sorting through postings that don't fit your visa status. Beyond the platform, your university's international student office and cooperative education department are important resources, as they often maintain direct employer relationships with Minnesota manufacturers and can confirm CPT eligibility before you apply.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Minnesota's manufacturing sector?
Minnesota's medical device industry is subject to FDA regulatory requirements, which means some roles involve compliance-sensitive work that employers document carefully, including for CPT students. Students should confirm their program's CPT authorization covers the specific role description, not just the industry. Additionally, some manufacturers in Greater Minnesota operate on academic-calendar cycles that may not align with standard semester-based CPT authorization periods.
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