Food & Beverage Jobs in South Carolina with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Food & beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in South Carolina span operations at major manufacturers like Michelin (which has food-adjacent supplier roles), BMW's production ecosystem, and the state's growing craft beverage and hospitality sectors centered in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. Roles in quality assurance, food science, and supply chain are among the most active hiring areas for OPT candidates.
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INTRODUCTION
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Warehouse Associate - Mid Shift
The team member in this position checks trucks in and out using WMS and is responsible for the quality and efficiency of the trailer loading/unloading to include the pallet handling process. The team member will operate a forklift or work with the LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) and handling system. This includes checking outbound trailers prior to loading, monitoring all LGV activity in the warehouse, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, prepping loads for cross country shipments and customer requirements, while maintaining a clean, and safe work environment.
Essential Functions
- Receives all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, water transfer as needed
- Rebuilds damaged pallets prior to restock
- Processes RMA’s
- Consolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities
- Identifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMS
- Validates new SKU’s in WMS to ensure proper LGV storage and handling
- Corrects LGV alarms
- Monitors Loads
- Unloads finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forklift
- Maintains pallet storage area; offloads pallets from trailers and stage for LGV’s to pick up
- Corrects product spills
- Manually pulls pallets from production as needed
- Supplies production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels etc.)
- Air Bag Loads
- Clears up blocked locations in WMS
- May be required to operate a forklift when needed
- Facilitates the flow of information between logistics, production and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customer base
- Tests and monitors resin and spring water
- Coordinates preload activities including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on time
- Checks in trucks and communicates loading instructions to forklift drivers
- Provides correct loading document/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility
- Maintains appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control
- Involvement in continued process improvement and cost reduction
- Maintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouse
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job
- Answers/makes phone calls using proper phone etiquette
- Communicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issues
- Coordinates with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure all shipments are flowing in and out of warehouse as scheduled
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 0 Years – Experience in Position
- 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 2 Years – Experience working in Position
- 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
COMPETENCIES
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
- Lead Like an Owner
- Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
- Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
- InnovACT
- Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
- Increases performance through greater efficiency
- Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
- Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
- Empowered to be Great
- Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
- Minimum Required:
- High School Diploma
- Preferred:
- Associate's Degree
CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE:
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: N/A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: None Required
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
EEO STATEMENT
Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
LOCATION
Niagara Plant Name: CAROLINA

INTRODUCTION
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Warehouse Associate - Mid Shift
The team member in this position checks trucks in and out using WMS and is responsible for the quality and efficiency of the trailer loading/unloading to include the pallet handling process. The team member will operate a forklift or work with the LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) and handling system. This includes checking outbound trailers prior to loading, monitoring all LGV activity in the warehouse, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, prepping loads for cross country shipments and customer requirements, while maintaining a clean, and safe work environment.
Essential Functions
- Receives all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, water transfer as needed
- Rebuilds damaged pallets prior to restock
- Processes RMA’s
- Consolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities
- Identifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMS
- Validates new SKU’s in WMS to ensure proper LGV storage and handling
- Corrects LGV alarms
- Monitors Loads
- Unloads finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forklift
- Maintains pallet storage area; offloads pallets from trailers and stage for LGV’s to pick up
- Corrects product spills
- Manually pulls pallets from production as needed
- Supplies production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels etc.)
- Air Bag Loads
- Clears up blocked locations in WMS
- May be required to operate a forklift when needed
- Facilitates the flow of information between logistics, production and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customer base
- Tests and monitors resin and spring water
- Coordinates preload activities including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on time
- Checks in trucks and communicates loading instructions to forklift drivers
- Provides correct loading document/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility
- Maintains appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control
- Involvement in continued process improvement and cost reduction
- Maintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouse
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job
- Answers/makes phone calls using proper phone etiquette
- Communicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issues
- Coordinates with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure all shipments are flowing in and out of warehouse as scheduled
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 0 Years – Experience in Position
- 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 2 Years – Experience working in Position
- 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
COMPETENCIES
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
- Lead Like an Owner
- Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
- Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
- InnovACT
- Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
- Increases performance through greater efficiency
- Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
- Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
- Empowered to be Great
- Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
- Minimum Required:
- High School Diploma
- Preferred:
- Associate's Degree
CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE:
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: N/A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: None Required
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
EEO STATEMENT
Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
LOCATION
Niagara Plant Name: CAROLINA
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Which food & beverage companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a number of food and beverage manufacturers and distributors that have hired OPT candidates, including operations tied to large food processing facilities in the Upstate and Lowcountry regions. Companies such as Conagra, Frito-Lay, and regional breweries and distilleries in Charleston have historically brought on international talent in technical and operational roles. Sponsorship availability varies by role and business need, so confirming OPT acceptance with each employer directly is important.
Which cities in South Carolina have the most food & beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Charleston leads the state for food and beverage OPT opportunities, driven by its dense hospitality industry, craft brewery scene, and food manufacturing presence. Columbia, as the state capital and home to the University of South Carolina, also sees consistent activity in food science and quality control hiring. Greenville in the Upstate region has grown into a food and beverage manufacturing hub, making it a third city worth targeting for OPT candidates in this industry.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that most commonly qualify for F-1 OPT in food and beverage are those requiring a degree-relevant skill set, such as food scientist, quality assurance specialist, food safety engineer, research and development technologist, and supply chain analyst. These positions align with degrees in food science, chemical engineering, nutrition, or business. Production supervisor and general operations roles may qualify depending on how closely the job description ties to the candidate's field of study.
How do I find food & beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in South Carolina?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry so you can browse food and beverage roles in South Carolina without sifting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. Beyond using Migrate Mate, attending career fairs at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, both of which have strong food science and engineering programs, can connect you directly with employers familiar with hiring OPT candidates.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in South Carolina's food & beverage sector?
South Carolina's food and beverage industry is heavily tied to manufacturing, which means many roles involve on-site work at processing or production facilities rather than remote or office settings. STEM OPT extension eligibility is relevant here: if your degree is in food science, chemical engineering, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, significantly extending your authorized work period. Confirming whether a role is STEM-OPT eligible before applying is worth doing, as it affects how long you can work before needing an employer to file for an H-1B or other long-term visa.
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