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South Carolina's manufacturing sector spans automotive, aerospace, and advanced materials, with major employers like BMW, Boeing, Michelin, and Volvo Cars hiring internationally trained engineers and technicians. F-1 OPT candidates pursuing manufacturing roles can find active sponsorship opportunities across Greenville, Spartanburg, Charleston, and Columbia, where production facilities and supply chain operations are concentrated.
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Georgia-Pacific's Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Alcolu, South Carolina has an incredible opportunity for a Shipper.
Are you motivated by seeing the results of your work in a world-class product? Do you desire to have career growth in an atmosphere of entrepreneurship, where your ideas and contribution really matter? If so, we are interested in learning about you!
COMPENSATION
- Competitive Starting Pay: Starting at $19.50 per hour subjective on experience.
- Shift Information: 2nd Shift, with working hours of 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- Variable Pay: In addition to base pay, operators may be eligible for variable pay, provided as a monetary bonus, based on performance metrics and production targets.
- Competitive Benefits Package: As part of Koch Industries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and much more.
- Opportunities for Growth: This isn't just a job; it's the beginning of a career. We're seeking individuals who are hungry for growth and advancement opportunities within an organization.
OUR TEAM
Our Clarendon facility in Alcolu, SC is one of Georgia-Pacific's newest facilities using some of the most advanced technology to create the specialty brand of Blue Ribbon Oriented Strand Board (OSB).
This type of OSB is used for floor, wall, and roof sheathing in residential and light commercial construction applications.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Conduct required pre-operating checks on forklift and equipment
- Safely move products from warehouse and load on customer's trailers, rail cars and center-beams
- Ensure customer needs are met by operating a forklift/clamp truck to load product with zero defects in a timely manner
- Consolidate and organize warehouse as needed
- Keep all work areas free and clear of debris that could cause problems while loading
- Perform tasks such as sitting, lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for extended periods of time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience operating a forklift
- One year or more of experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience operating mobile equipment
- Experience using a computer for basic record keeping and documentation functions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with inventory reconciliation
- Experience with flatbed, rail car, or center-beam loading
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
INTRODUCTION
Georgia-Pacific's Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Alcolu, South Carolina has an incredible opportunity for a Shipper.
Are you motivated by seeing the results of your work in a world-class product? Do you desire to have career growth in an atmosphere of entrepreneurship, where your ideas and contribution really matter? If so, we are interested in learning about you!
COMPENSATION
- Competitive Starting Pay: Starting at $19.50 per hour subjective on experience.
- Shift Information: 2nd Shift, with working hours of 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- Variable Pay: In addition to base pay, operators may be eligible for variable pay, provided as a monetary bonus, based on performance metrics and production targets.
- Competitive Benefits Package: As part of Koch Industries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and much more.
- Opportunities for Growth: This isn't just a job; it's the beginning of a career. We're seeking individuals who are hungry for growth and advancement opportunities within an organization.
OUR TEAM
Our Clarendon facility in Alcolu, SC is one of Georgia-Pacific's newest facilities using some of the most advanced technology to create the specialty brand of Blue Ribbon Oriented Strand Board (OSB).
This type of OSB is used for floor, wall, and roof sheathing in residential and light commercial construction applications.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Conduct required pre-operating checks on forklift and equipment
- Safely move products from warehouse and load on customer's trailers, rail cars and center-beams
- Ensure customer needs are met by operating a forklift/clamp truck to load product with zero defects in a timely manner
- Consolidate and organize warehouse as needed
- Keep all work areas free and clear of debris that could cause problems while loading
- Perform tasks such as sitting, lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for extended periods of time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience operating a forklift
- One year or more of experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience operating mobile equipment
- Experience using a computer for basic record keeping and documentation functions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with inventory reconciliation
- Experience with flatbed, rail car, or center-beam loading
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in South Carolina?
Several large manufacturers in South Carolina have a documented history of hiring international talent on F-1 OPT, including BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg, Boeing in North Charleston, Michelin North America in Greenville, and Volvo Cars in Berkeley County. Smaller Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers throughout the Upstate region also hire OPT candidates in engineering and technical roles, though sponsorship policies vary by company and position.
Which cities in South Carolina have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Greenville and Spartanburg form the core of South Carolina's manufacturing corridor, anchored by automotive and advanced materials employers. North Charleston supports aerospace manufacturing through Boeing's operations. Columbia, as the state capital, has a mix of industrial and defense-related manufacturing. For international candidates, the Upstate region covering Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties consistently produces the highest concentration of engineering and operations roles open to OPT holders.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
F-1 OPT sponsorship in manufacturing is most common in roles that align directly with a technical or engineering degree. Quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, process engineers, industrial engineers, supply chain analysts, and materials scientists are among the positions South Carolina employers most frequently sponsor. Roles requiring hands-on production work without a direct degree requirement are less likely to qualify for OPT and subsequent H-1B sponsorship.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in South Carolina?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates on F-1 OPT and other work visas, making it easier to identify South Carolina manufacturing employers that have a history of sponsoring international talent. Rather than sorting through general job listings, Migrate Mate filters opportunities by visa type and industry so you can focus on manufacturing roles in Greenville, Spartanburg, Charleston, and other active hiring markets without wasting time on positions that won't support your status.
Are there any state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT candidates pursuing manufacturing jobs in South Carolina?
South Carolina's manufacturing sector is heavily tied to automotive and aerospace supply chains, which often involve defense contracts or export-controlled technologies. Some roles at companies like Boeing or BAE Systems may require U.S. citizenship or a security clearance, which F-1 OPT holders cannot hold. Candidates should review job postings carefully for these restrictions before applying. South Carolina also has no state income tax on wages, which is worth factoring into overall compensation planning.
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