Food & Beverage H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
H-2B visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota's food & beverage industry span seasonal processing facilities, brewery and distillery operations, and food manufacturing plants across the state. Employers in the St. Cloud corridor, Twin Cities metro, and southern Minnesota agricultural belt regularly file H-2B petitions for production, packaging, and processing roles that U.S. workers have not filled in sufficient numbers.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are seeking a motivated Storeroom Coordinator to join our team at our East Grand Forks factory. The individual will issue purchase orders for less than $2,000, receives, stores, and issues materials, supplies, and chemicals for the East Grand Forks factory in a timely manner. The coordinator facilitates purchases over $2,000 with corporate purchasing.
The principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and promote a positive work culture through Company Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Accountability.
- Complete factory purchases of $2,000 or less; coordinates purchases in excess of $2,000 with Corporate Purchasing staff.
- Assist in the development and implementation of plans to ensure established inventory control levels are maintained.
- Ensure appropriate items are purchased from the Central Warehouse and/or Purchasing Department contracts.
- Assist M & S Administrator in reviewing inventory levels of critical repair equipment/chemicals to ensure adequate quantities are available.
- Provide work direction to EGF storeroom staff through the guidance of the Storeroom Supervisor.
- Research factory information regarding invoices and capital projects, secure approvals, and secure any other information as requested by Corporate Accounts Payable to aid in resolving invoice issues.
- Track and provide SAP requisition training to all appropriate EGF users.
- Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) database as well as coordinates chemical approval process.
- Enters physical inventory counts and post the list of differences.
- Coordinates pickup of materials by the truck driver.
- Coordinates stock transport orders from Central Warehouse to the factories.
- Job responsibilities and duties listed above do not identify each duty that will be assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
This position requires knowledge of purchasing, inventory control and computer systems normally gained through the completion of a two-year associate’s degree in business, management or a related field. Familiarity with factory equipment, operation, maintenance and repair is also important. The incumbent must possess organizational skills and be able to provide clear and concise work direction to employees.
Compensation Range:
$21.47 - $26.84 /hr
Benefits Include:
Our benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.
In addition, we offer a health savings account, 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match and contribution, paid dental insurance, paid basic life insurance, paid short and long-term disability, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid volunteer opportunities and paid holidays. We also offer discretionary bonuses, tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Some of these benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.
We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are seeking a motivated Storeroom Coordinator to join our team at our East Grand Forks factory. The individual will issue purchase orders for less than $2,000, receives, stores, and issues materials, supplies, and chemicals for the East Grand Forks factory in a timely manner. The coordinator facilitates purchases over $2,000 with corporate purchasing.
The principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and promote a positive work culture through Company Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Accountability.
- Complete factory purchases of $2,000 or less; coordinates purchases in excess of $2,000 with Corporate Purchasing staff.
- Assist in the development and implementation of plans to ensure established inventory control levels are maintained.
- Ensure appropriate items are purchased from the Central Warehouse and/or Purchasing Department contracts.
- Assist M & S Administrator in reviewing inventory levels of critical repair equipment/chemicals to ensure adequate quantities are available.
- Provide work direction to EGF storeroom staff through the guidance of the Storeroom Supervisor.
- Research factory information regarding invoices and capital projects, secure approvals, and secure any other information as requested by Corporate Accounts Payable to aid in resolving invoice issues.
- Track and provide SAP requisition training to all appropriate EGF users.
- Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) database as well as coordinates chemical approval process.
- Enters physical inventory counts and post the list of differences.
- Coordinates pickup of materials by the truck driver.
- Coordinates stock transport orders from Central Warehouse to the factories.
- Job responsibilities and duties listed above do not identify each duty that will be assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
This position requires knowledge of purchasing, inventory control and computer systems normally gained through the completion of a two-year associate’s degree in business, management or a related field. Familiarity with factory equipment, operation, maintenance and repair is also important. The incumbent must possess organizational skills and be able to provide clear and concise work direction to employees.
Compensation Range:
$21.47 - $26.84 /hr
Benefits Include:
Our benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.
In addition, we offer a health savings account, 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match and contribution, paid dental insurance, paid basic life insurance, paid short and long-term disability, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid volunteer opportunities and paid holidays. We also offer discretionary bonuses, tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Some of these benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.
We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in MinnesotaFood & Beverage H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food & beverage companies sponsor H-2B visas in Minnesota?
Minnesota food & beverage employers that have filed H-2B visa Labor Condition Applications include meat and poultry processors, seasonal fruit and vegetable packers, large-scale beverage bottlers, and food ingredient manufacturers. Companies in the St. Cloud, Worthington, and Albert Lea areas have historically appeared in DOL disclosure data for production and packaging roles. Sponsorship activity varies by season and annual cap availability, so checking OFLC public disclosure files gives the most accurate picture of which specific employers have petitioned.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most food & beverage H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Worthington and St. Cloud have consistently appeared in DOL filings for food processing H-2B roles, driven by meat packing and agricultural processing facilities in those corridors. Albert Lea, Austin, and Mankato also concentrate food manufacturing employers. The Twin Cities metro hosts beverage production and food distribution operations that occasionally file H-2B petitions, though metro employers more commonly use other visa categories for skilled roles.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
H-2B sponsorship in food & beverage typically covers temporary or seasonal positions such as production line workers, meat cutters, food packagers, quality control sorters, cannery workers, and brewery cellar assistants. These roles qualify when the employer can demonstrate the need is temporary and that there are not enough available U.S. workers. Managerial and highly specialized technical roles more commonly use H-1B visa or other visa categories rather than H-2B.
How do I find food & beverage H-2B sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for H-2B sponsorship opportunities in Minnesota's food & beverage sector, showing employers with verified DOL filing history for that visa type. This is more targeted than a general job search because results reflect actual H-2B petition activity rather than self-reported sponsorship willingness. You can narrow by location within Minnesota and by food & beverage industry tag to surface relevant openings from employers already familiar with the H-2B process.
Are there state-specific considerations for H-2B food & beverage jobs in Minnesota?
Minnesota's food & beverage H-2B hiring is shaped by the state's strong agricultural processing calendar. Many positions align with harvest and peak production windows, which means petitions are often filed under the seasonal or peakload H-2B justification. Minnesota employers must also comply with state wage and hour laws in addition to federal prevailing wage requirements set through the OFLC Wage Search tool. Workers in H-2B status in Minnesota are entitled to the higher of the federal or state minimum wage for all hours worked.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B 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.