Food & Beverage Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's food and beverage industry runs deep, from General Mills and Cargill headquartered in the Twin Cities to a growing craft brewing and food manufacturing sector statewide. Companies in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Mankato regularly sponsor international workers for Green Card pathways, particularly in production, R&D, and food science roles.
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We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
The Transportation System Technology Consultant is part of the Transportation Shared Services Team that ensures transportation systems function effectively to create value and to support the ongoing operational needs of Transportation. This candidate should have a strong desire to learn, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role will have a strong focus on leading daily operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, continued center lining efforts, HMM creation, leveraging capabilities, and will enhance transportation systems related training. This role will also play a leading role in the testing and integration of system upgrades and enhancements.
Accountabilities:
- Understand and conduct in-depth analysis on existing processes and offer insights on system health through identification of key reoccurring themes
- Initiate root cause review and drive resolution to long standing problems
- Support day-to-day Operations & adhere to established operational and service level agreements as needed
- Participate in prioritization of new capabilities/enhancement and provide recommendations to senior leadership
- Assist in center lining of core system, identifying master data and processes for review upstream
- Assist in establishing and ensuring ongoing system sustainability via metrics and processes
- Refine and drive process improvements to fully leverage system capabilities
- Work closely with the transportation operations team to manage systems to drive value creation
- Lead onboarding and training of new department personnel
- Aid in the development and execution of transportation system strategies
- Collaborate across several groups including Transportation, Customer Fulfillment, Warehousing and others
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities to maximize Supply Chain performance and reduce costs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, IS, or Transportation
- 3-5 years related Logistics experience
- Previous system experience/aptitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous SAP experience, specifically TMS and ERP
- Prior systems support experience (Logistics, Transportation, IT Experience)
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this position is:
$82,400 - $123,800 Annual
At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
The Transportation System Technology Consultant is part of the Transportation Shared Services Team that ensures transportation systems function effectively to create value and to support the ongoing operational needs of Transportation. This candidate should have a strong desire to learn, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role will have a strong focus on leading daily operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, continued center lining efforts, HMM creation, leveraging capabilities, and will enhance transportation systems related training. This role will also play a leading role in the testing and integration of system upgrades and enhancements.
Accountabilities:
- Understand and conduct in-depth analysis on existing processes and offer insights on system health through identification of key reoccurring themes
- Initiate root cause review and drive resolution to long standing problems
- Support day-to-day Operations & adhere to established operational and service level agreements as needed
- Participate in prioritization of new capabilities/enhancement and provide recommendations to senior leadership
- Assist in center lining of core system, identifying master data and processes for review upstream
- Assist in establishing and ensuring ongoing system sustainability via metrics and processes
- Refine and drive process improvements to fully leverage system capabilities
- Work closely with the transportation operations team to manage systems to drive value creation
- Lead onboarding and training of new department personnel
- Aid in the development and execution of transportation system strategies
- Collaborate across several groups including Transportation, Customer Fulfillment, Warehousing and others
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities to maximize Supply Chain performance and reduce costs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, IS, or Transportation
- 3-5 years related Logistics experience
- Previous system experience/aptitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous SAP experience, specifically TMS and ERP
- Prior systems support experience (Logistics, Transportation, IT Experience)
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this position is:
$82,400 - $123,800 Annual
At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in MinnesotaFood & Beverage Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food & beverage companies sponsor Green Card visas in Minnesota?
Minnesota is home to some of the largest food and beverage employers in the country. General Mills, Cargill, Land O'Lakes, Hormel Foods, and Post Consumer Brands have all sponsored Green Card petitions for international workers through employment-based categories. Sponsorship typically occurs after an employee has worked with the company on a nonimmigrant visa, though practices vary by employer and role.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most food & beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs?
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area concentrates the most opportunity, given the headquarters presence of General Mills, Cargill, and Land O'Lakes. Austin, Minnesota is significant for meat processing, anchored by Hormel Foods. Mankato and Rochester also have food manufacturing activity. Rural Minnesota has processing plant operations, though corporate sponsorship programs are more common at larger metro-based employers.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship?
Roles requiring specialized education or skills are most commonly sponsored. Food scientists, R&D chemists, quality assurance managers, process engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, and supply chain analysts are examples of positions that Minnesota food and beverage employers have historically supported through EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card categories. Production and plant operations roles may qualify under EB-3, though sponsorship is less common for entry-level positions.
How do I find food & beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters food and beverage roles in Minnesota by visa sponsorship type, including Green Card. Rather than sorting through thousands of general listings, you can search directly for employers in the Minnesota food and beverage sector who have indicated Green Card sponsorship availability, saving significant time in your job search.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in food & beverage?
Minnesota's food and beverage sector is heavily tied to agriculture and commodity processing, which creates both opportunity and variability in sponsorship. Large multinationals like Cargill and General Mills have established immigration programs and legal infrastructure to support Green Card petitions. Smaller craft food or beverage companies may be willing but lack the HR infrastructure to manage the PERM labor certification process without outside counsel.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card food & beverage jobs in Minnesota?
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.