Construction Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Mississippi
Mississippi's construction industry is expanding rapidly, driven by infrastructure projects along the Gulf Coast, casino development in Biloxi and Tunica, and industrial construction around Jackson. Major employers like Yates Construction, BL Harbert International, and Roy Anderson Corporation actively sponsor work visas for skilled tradespeople, engineers, and project managers to support growth in both commercial and industrial sectors.
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We are hiring food service workers in DeSoto County Schools! Remember that school district employee who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn! Food service workers are essential in ensuring students' nourishment as they continue to learn and grow every day. Working in a school district is rewarding. We would love for you to join our team.
Job Goal: To prepare and serve quality meals meeting Child Nutrition Program guidelines in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED
- Ability to read, write, count, measure, weigh, interpret thermometers
- Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written.
Experience:
- Previous food service experience preferred.
Must Be Able To:
- Stoop, bend, kneel and crouch and then rise with no assistance.
- Reach and grasp objects above head.
- Push and pull items weighing 20 - 50 pounds.
- Properly climb using safety ladder.
- Stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to hear, speak, and see color vision (the ability to identify and distinguish colors).
- Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
Condition Of Employment:
- Show up clean & neat everyday with no visible sign of illness.
- Clean, moderate short fingernails. No polish or artificial/fake nails allowed. No jewelry shall be worn except one pair of single post stud earrings with a safety back and a simple wedding band without stones. No visible body piercing jewelry is allowed (such as: nose, lip, tongue, eyebrow jewels).
- Hair color shall not be a distraction. (example: pink, green, purple, blue, etc. hair color is not allowed). No false eyelashes.
- This position will require a background check.
Working Conditions: Environment may include noise, heat, reduced ventilation and potential spillage on floor. Excellent safety practices including proper lifting techniques must be utilized.
Reports to: Cafeteria Manager
Responsibilities:
- Follows work plan and time schedule as prescribed by lunchroom manager. Takes initiative to help others as needed.
- Prepares food according to directions and in a manner that meets Serv Safe standards.
- Washes dishes and utensils according to Health Department regulations.
- Serves food as directed by the manager and is pleasant to customers at all times.
- Attends to cleanliness and orderliness of all storage areas.
- Stores food and other related items in a manner that meets Serv Safe standards.
- Puts away dishes and utensils.
- Washes dish cloths and towels.
- Operates and cleans kitchen equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly.
- Obeys all health and safety rules.
- Cooperates with other kitchen and school personnel and helps to foster a pleasant work environment.
- Attends Child Nutrition In-Service and Training Meetings when required.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager.
Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $13 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability To Commute: Southaven, MS 38671 (Required)
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
Why Kelly® Education? Looking for meaningful work that enriches the lives of students? At Kelly Education, we connect passionate people with great jobs in schools all across the country. Whether you’re looking to work a few days a week or every day, want to work in a teaching or non-teaching role—we’ll connect you with flexible work you can feel good about. Even if you’re new to the education field, our thorough training and orientation will prepare you to be successful.
About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.
Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are hiring food service workers in DeSoto County Schools! Remember that school district employee who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn! Food service workers are essential in ensuring students' nourishment as they continue to learn and grow every day. Working in a school district is rewarding. We would love for you to join our team.
Job Goal: To prepare and serve quality meals meeting Child Nutrition Program guidelines in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED
- Ability to read, write, count, measure, weigh, interpret thermometers
- Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written.
Experience:
- Previous food service experience preferred.
Must Be Able To:
- Stoop, bend, kneel and crouch and then rise with no assistance.
- Reach and grasp objects above head.
- Push and pull items weighing 20 - 50 pounds.
- Properly climb using safety ladder.
- Stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to hear, speak, and see color vision (the ability to identify and distinguish colors).
- Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
Condition Of Employment:
- Show up clean & neat everyday with no visible sign of illness.
- Clean, moderate short fingernails. No polish or artificial/fake nails allowed. No jewelry shall be worn except one pair of single post stud earrings with a safety back and a simple wedding band without stones. No visible body piercing jewelry is allowed (such as: nose, lip, tongue, eyebrow jewels).
- Hair color shall not be a distraction. (example: pink, green, purple, blue, etc. hair color is not allowed). No false eyelashes.
- This position will require a background check.
Working Conditions: Environment may include noise, heat, reduced ventilation and potential spillage on floor. Excellent safety practices including proper lifting techniques must be utilized.
Reports to: Cafeteria Manager
Responsibilities:
- Follows work plan and time schedule as prescribed by lunchroom manager. Takes initiative to help others as needed.
- Prepares food according to directions and in a manner that meets Serv Safe standards.
- Washes dishes and utensils according to Health Department regulations.
- Serves food as directed by the manager and is pleasant to customers at all times.
- Attends to cleanliness and orderliness of all storage areas.
- Stores food and other related items in a manner that meets Serv Safe standards.
- Puts away dishes and utensils.
- Washes dish cloths and towels.
- Operates and cleans kitchen equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly.
- Obeys all health and safety rules.
- Cooperates with other kitchen and school personnel and helps to foster a pleasant work environment.
- Attends Child Nutrition In-Service and Training Meetings when required.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager.
Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $13 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability To Commute: Southaven, MS 38671 (Required)
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
Why Kelly® Education? Looking for meaningful work that enriches the lives of students? At Kelly Education, we connect passionate people with great jobs in schools all across the country. Whether you’re looking to work a few days a week or every day, want to work in a teaching or non-teaching role—we’ll connect you with flexible work you can feel good about. Even if you’re new to the education field, our thorough training and orientation will prepare you to be successful.
About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.
Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Which construction companies sponsor visas in Mississippi?
Major visa sponsors include Yates Construction (headquartered in Philadelphia, MS), BL Harbert International with projects across the state, Roy Anderson Corporation in Gulfport, and Ergon Inc for industrial construction. Casino resort developers like MGM and Boyd Gaming also sponsor visas for construction managers and specialized trades during major expansion projects.
How to find construction visa sponsorship jobs in Mississippi?
Migrate Mate specializes in construction visa sponsorship opportunities across Mississippi, filtering jobs by visa type and skill level. Focus on companies with federal contracts, casino developments, and industrial projects in petrochemical corridors. Many Mississippi construction employers prefer H-2B visas for seasonal work and H-1B for engineering and management positions.
Which visa types are most common for construction roles in Mississippi?
H-2B visas dominate for seasonal construction workers, especially during hurricane recovery and casino construction cycles. H-1B visas are common for civil engineers, project managers, and specialized roles in petrochemical construction. TN visas work well for Canadian and Mexican professionals in engineering and project management positions with major Mississippi contractors.
Which cities in Mississippi have the most construction sponsorship jobs?
Jackson leads with government and commercial projects, followed by Gulfport for shipbuilding and hurricane recovery construction. Biloxi and Tunica offer casino and hospitality construction opportunities. Pascagoula has industrial construction tied to shipyards and refineries, while Hattiesburg benefits from university expansion and regional development projects requiring skilled international workers.
What prevailing wage considerations affect construction visa applications in Mississippi?
Mississippi's lower prevailing wages compared to coastal states can complicate H-1B applications for construction management roles. However, this creates opportunities for cost-conscious employers to sponsor international talent. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements on federal projects often exceed local market rates, making visa sponsorship more economically viable for government construction contracts.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored construction jobs in Mississippi?
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.
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