Manufacturing Jobs in Washington with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
F-1 OPT manufacturing jobs in Washington span aerospace, semiconductor, and food processing sectors, with major employers like Boeing, Intel, and Paccar actively hiring international talent. Seattle, Everett, and the Puget Sound corridor concentrate the highest sponsorship activity, making Washington one of the more active states for manufacturing OPT candidates with engineering and technical backgrounds.
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Shipping
Location: 9190 Orion Dr NE, Lacey, WA 98516
WA100 Distribution Center
Part-time Shift(s): TUE THU SUN 3:00pm - 12:00am
Up to 28 hours/week
Overview:
Find your future at Fastenal! Our distribution center is hiring energetic, team oriented individuals to work in our fast pace warehouse!
Working as Part-time Shipping, you will help facilitate the movement of product throughout our distribution center. You will be responsible for organizing all outgoing orders, loading product into trucks by hand, pallet jack, or by forklift. Fastenal Company is committed to environmental protection and to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. We strive to integrate EHS & Sustainability considerations into all our business decisions, plans, and operations. This is an entry-level position based out of our distribution center located at 9190 Orion Dr NE, Lacey, WA 98516. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Operating computer programs, RF scanners, and printers to label product
- Inspecting product for damage and documenting discrepancies
- Sorting product into correct locations
- Stacking product efficiently
- Consolidating, loading and unloading shipments
- Utilizing load truck reports to locate product for outgoing shipments
- Ensuring proper load securement for transport
- Verifying product is correctly labeled for easy identification and delivery
- Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of work area
- Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
- Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
- Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or over, due to the nature of work
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule/extra time as needed
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience operating a forklift
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The pay range for this position is $21/hr - $24/hr.
Job Description
Shipping
Location: 9190 Orion Dr NE, Lacey, WA 98516
WA100 Distribution Center
Part-time Shift(s): TUE THU SUN 3:00pm - 12:00am
Up to 28 hours/week
Overview:
Find your future at Fastenal! Our distribution center is hiring energetic, team oriented individuals to work in our fast pace warehouse!
Working as Part-time Shipping, you will help facilitate the movement of product throughout our distribution center. You will be responsible for organizing all outgoing orders, loading product into trucks by hand, pallet jack, or by forklift. Fastenal Company is committed to environmental protection and to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. We strive to integrate EHS & Sustainability considerations into all our business decisions, plans, and operations. This is an entry-level position based out of our distribution center located at 9190 Orion Dr NE, Lacey, WA 98516. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Operating computer programs, RF scanners, and printers to label product
- Inspecting product for damage and documenting discrepancies
- Sorting product into correct locations
- Stacking product efficiently
- Consolidating, loading and unloading shipments
- Utilizing load truck reports to locate product for outgoing shipments
- Ensuring proper load securement for transport
- Verifying product is correctly labeled for easy identification and delivery
- Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of work area
- Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
- Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
- Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or over, due to the nature of work
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule/extra time as needed
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience operating a forklift
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
PART-TIME BENEFIT:
Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The pay range for this position is $21/hr - $24/hr.
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Washington?
Boeing and its supplier network in the Puget Sound region have a long track record of hiring F-1 OPT candidates in engineering and production roles. Intel's chip manufacturing operations in the state, along with companies like Paccar, Fluke Corporation, and Weyerhaeuser, have also hired international graduates. Sponsorship is not guaranteed, but these employers regularly recruit from U.S. universities and are familiar with OPT work authorization.
Which cities in Washington have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Everett leads for aerospace manufacturing, anchored by Boeing's commercial airplane assembly plant. Seattle and the broader Puget Sound corridor host advanced manufacturing and electronics firms. Redmond and Bellevue attract hardware and semiconductor-adjacent manufacturing roles. Tacoma has food processing and industrial manufacturing employers. Spokane, in eastern Washington, has a smaller but active manufacturing base in agriculture-related and industrial equipment sectors.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with a STEM degree field qualify for standard 12-month OPT, and many manufacturing positions also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Common qualifying titles include manufacturing engineer, process engineer, quality assurance engineer, supply chain analyst, industrial engineer, and materials scientist. Roles requiring hands-on labor without a clear degree connection are less likely to qualify. Confirm with your Designated School Official that your specific role matches your degree program before accepting an offer.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is specifically built for international students searching for visa sponsorship jobs in the U.S. You can filter by state, visa type, and industry to surface manufacturing F-1 OPT roles in Washington directly. This saves time compared to manually screening job postings that don't mention sponsorship. Searching by city, such as Everett or Seattle, can help narrow results to the Puget Sound manufacturing corridor where sponsorship activity is concentrated.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations for F-1 OPT manufacturing sponsorship?
Washington's manufacturing sector is heavily concentrated in aerospace and advanced electronics, meaning many roles are tied to defense or export-controlled technology. Some positions at companies like Boeing may require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for export control compliance reasons, which can limit OPT eligibility for certain roles. It is worth confirming clearance requirements before applying. Washington has no state income tax, which is a practical consideration but has no bearing on OPT authorization itself.
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