Agriculture H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Montana
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in Montana agriculture are concentrated among agribusiness firms, research institutions, and food processing operations across Billings, Great Falls, and Bozeman. Employers such as Montana State University Extension, Western Sugar Cooperative, and commodity trading companies have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for roles spanning agronomists, food scientists, and agricultural engineers.
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INTRODUCTION
Culinary Services Division (CSD), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chick-fil-A management team, the Floor Supervisor is a working supervisory position overseeing production of made to order foods and leads the staff in the front of house (FOH), guest recovery, and back of house (BOH).
- Positively and professionally interacts with customers.
- Supervises their assigned area’s activities and staff within this high volume/high activity retail operation.
- Provides active leadership and training of student and temporary staff.
- Assists managers with hiring, evaluating and verbally addressing performance problems.
- Ensures SOPs are being followed.
- Ensures quality service is being provided.
- Regularly troubleshoots as issues occur.
- Communicates any changes to their team and the management team.
- Monitors inventory, assists with controlling food and waste costs, keeps records, and orders, receives, and stocks food/product accordingly.
- Assigns and performs the disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, regular cleaning of assigned area, and maintenance of equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations.
- Ensures compliance with sanitation guidelines and food handling and storage FDA codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian.
- Actively performs duties in FOH and BOH such as food prep/cooking or order taking/expediting, etc.
- Assists with supervising the operation’s cash register system and reconciling of cash bags.
- Troubleshoots equipment as needed.
- Monitors service, dining areas, and kiosk area for cleanliness.
- Ensures that appropriate signage is displayed, and video boards are functioning.
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the operation including inventory, scheduling, franchisee assessments, and guest recovery.
- Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Progressive experience working in high volume food service or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Experience leading, directing, and/or training staff.
- Experience organizing and timing kitchen production.
- Experience with cash handling and/or point of sales machines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Experience operating in a franchise food unit.
- Experience with inventory control.
- Experience ordering food and supplies.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL
- Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality.
- Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
- Highly motivated and work with minimal supervision.
- Work well individually or on a team.
- Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
- Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills.
- Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Quickly adapt to changing priorities.
- Maintain compliance of policy and procedure.
- Maintain knowledge about State and Federal health and food safety guidelines.
- Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner.
POSITION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Work week will consist of a minimum of 5 days. There will be a day off on Sundays and another weekday that will be determined later. There will be a blend of opening and closing shifts per work week.
- Will work evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
- Occasionally work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
- Possess an 8-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified.
- Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Normal service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments.
- Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time.
- Frequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
- Occasionally moving product up and down stairs.
- Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products.
- Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment.
- Performing repetitive motions related to job duties.
- Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals.
THIS POSITION HAS SUPERVISORY DUTIES? No
POSTING DETAIL INFORMATION
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on August 3, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Please address the qualifications in your cover letter and resume.
Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
EEO STATEMENT
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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Search Agriculture Jobs in MontanaAgriculture H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Montana: Frequently Asked Questions
Which agriculture companies sponsor H-1B visas in Montana?
Montana H-1B visa sponsors in agriculture include commodity processors like Western Sugar Cooperative, university-affiliated research programs at Montana State University, and regional agribusiness firms involved in grain, livestock, and specialty crop operations. Food safety laboratories and agricultural consulting firms based in Billings and Great Falls have also filed Labor Condition Applications. Sponsorship activity is concentrated among employers who require specialized degree-level expertise rather than general farm labor roles.
Which cities in Montana have the most agriculture H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Billings leads Montana for agriculture H-1B activity, driven by its role as the state's agribusiness hub with commodity trading, food processing, and agricultural services firms. Bozeman is a secondary center, anchored by Montana State University research programs in plant science and soil health. Great Falls and Missoula see periodic sponsorship from regional cooperatives and environmental consulting firms with agricultural practice areas.
What types of agriculture roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship in agriculture requires a specialty occupation, meaning the position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles that commonly qualify include agronomists, plant pathologists, food scientists, agricultural engineers, precision agriculture specialists, and soil scientists. General farm labor, equipment operators, and seasonal harvesting positions do not qualify because they do not meet the degree-requirement threshold that USCIS applies to specialty occupation determinations.
How do I find agriculture H-1B sponsorship jobs in Montana?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type and industry, making it straightforward to search for agriculture H-1B roles in Montana without sorting through positions that do not offer sponsorship. You can narrow results by occupation category and location to surface roles at Montana agribusinesses, university research programs, and food processing companies that have active H-1B sponsorship history. Reviewing employer Labor Condition Application filings through OFLC Wage Search can also confirm which Montana companies have sponsored H-1B workers in agricultural occupations.
Are there state-specific considerations for H-1B agriculture sponsorship in Montana?
Montana's agricultural economy is heavily commodity-driven, with wheat, barley, cattle, and sugar beets dominating production, so most H-1B opportunities align with research, processing, and technical services tied to those sectors rather than diversified specialty crop operations. The state's relatively small labor market means fewer large corporate sponsors compared to coastal states, but Montana State University and regional cooperatives provide consistent sponsorship pathways. Prevailing wage requirements set by DOL apply statewide and can be verified through OFLC Wage Search for specific occupation codes in Montana.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B agriculture jobs in Montana?
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.