Shipping and Receiving Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Shipping and receiving specialist roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like supply chain management or logistics. Employers in warehousing, manufacturing, and third-party logistics regularly file Labor Condition Applications for these roles, making sponsorship more accessible than many candidates expect.
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Get Access To All JobsThe Inventory Control & Shipping Specialist I supports daily inventory, receiving and shipping operations by accurately verifying deliveries, recording transactions, storing and distributing goods, preparing outbound shipments, and assisting with physical inventories. The role helps maintain reliable inventory records, organized storage areas, and timely service to internal departments with delivery of packages throughout the resort’s areas.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide professional, courteous service to internal and external points of contact.
- Receive, verify, and distribute deliveries from vendors and shippers.
- Check quantities, weights, and quality of goods received, and report discrepancies or damage.
- Store inventory in the appropriate locations following safety and quality standards.
- Assist with inventory transfers between storage areas and departments.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of inventory and receiving areas.
- Perform cycle counts and assist with month-end, quarterly, and annual physical inventories as established and assigned.
- Enter receiving and inventory transactions accurately into computer systems.
- Support forecasting, par-level management, and inventory optimization by maintaining accurate data and reporting identified needs to the appropriate team member.
- Assist in identifying shortages, overages, and discrepancies.
- Provide customer service to internal departments.
- Unload and stage incoming packages; package, label, and prepare outbound shipments for delivery.
- Maintain company assets, including delivery vehicles, equipment, storage areas, and products, in accordance with established procedures.
- Always follow Sun Valley Resort’s driving policy when operating a company vehicle.
- Maintain storage and receiving areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
- Crosstrain in receiving, inventory, and shipping functions to provide operational coverage during peak or high-volume periods.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- One to three years of experience in receiving, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, or related operations is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of inventory control processes.
- Experience with inventory or purchasing systems preferred.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications for routine data entry, communication, and recordkeeping.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
- Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching.
- Can regularly lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds safely around the workplace.
- Ability to work in storage, receiving, and delivery environments with varying temperatures.
- Flexibility to work a varying schedule, including weekends, holidays, and early or late shifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Inventory Control & Shipping Specialist I supports daily inventory, receiving and shipping operations by accurately verifying deliveries, recording transactions, storing and distributing goods, preparing outbound shipments, and assisting with physical inventories. The role helps maintain reliable inventory records, organized storage areas, and timely service to internal departments with delivery of packages throughout the resort’s areas.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide professional, courteous service to internal and external points of contact.
- Receive, verify, and distribute deliveries from vendors and shippers.
- Check quantities, weights, and quality of goods received, and report discrepancies or damage.
- Store inventory in the appropriate locations following safety and quality standards.
- Assist with inventory transfers between storage areas and departments.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of inventory and receiving areas.
- Perform cycle counts and assist with month-end, quarterly, and annual physical inventories as established and assigned.
- Enter receiving and inventory transactions accurately into computer systems.
- Support forecasting, par-level management, and inventory optimization by maintaining accurate data and reporting identified needs to the appropriate team member.
- Assist in identifying shortages, overages, and discrepancies.
- Provide customer service to internal departments.
- Unload and stage incoming packages; package, label, and prepare outbound shipments for delivery.
- Maintain company assets, including delivery vehicles, equipment, storage areas, and products, in accordance with established procedures.
- Always follow Sun Valley Resort’s driving policy when operating a company vehicle.
- Maintain storage and receiving areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
- Crosstrain in receiving, inventory, and shipping functions to provide operational coverage during peak or high-volume periods.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- One to three years of experience in receiving, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, or related operations is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of inventory control processes.
- Experience with inventory or purchasing systems preferred.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications for routine data entry, communication, and recordkeeping.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
- Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching.
- Can regularly lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds safely around the workplace.
- Ability to work in storage, receiving, and delivery environments with varying temperatures.
- Flexibility to work a varying schedule, including weekends, holidays, and early or late shifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Shipping and receiving roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship only when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or operations management. Document how your specific duties map directly to your degree field before approaching employers.
Target logistics companies with LCA history
Third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, and large distribution center operators file Labor Condition Applications far more consistently than small warehouses. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for shipping and operations roles in your target city.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must pay the prevailing wage certified on the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for your occupation code and metro area before salary discussions, so you can confirm any offer meets the DOL threshold.
Verify employer E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT
If you're extending OPT under a STEM-designated degree in supply chain or logistics, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before signing an offer letter, since your STEM OPT extension authorization depends entirely on that enrollment status.
Prepare job duty documentation for the I-129
USCIS scrutinizes shipping and receiving roles heavily because the job title spans both degree-required and non-degree positions. Ask your employer to draft a detailed job description tying every core duty to your specific degree field before the I-129 petition is filed.
Account for the H-1B lottery in your timeline
H-1B status starts no earlier than October 1 of the fiscal year, and selection rules have changed recently. If you're on OPT, confirm your work authorization end date and cap-gap eligibility with USCIS guidance before accepting a sponsorship offer that depends on lottery selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a shipping and receiving specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the role requires a bachelor's degree specifically in supply chain management, logistics, or operations management as a minimum entry requirement, it can qualify. Generic warehouse coordinator or receiving clerk titles that accept any degree or no degree at all typically won't satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The job description and internal hiring requirements are what USCIS evaluates, not just the job title.
Which visa types are realistic for shipping and receiving specialists seeking sponsorship?
H-1B visa is the most common path if the role meets specialty occupation requirements. F-1 students in supply chain or logistics programs can work in related shipping and receiving roles during OPT or STEM OPT without employer-filed petitions. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits a qualifying USMCA profession. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification is an option for roles requiring at least two years of experience, even without a four-year degree.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor shipping and receiving roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for logistics and operations roles, searchable by location and job type. That's the fastest way to focus your applications on companies that have actually filed for similar positions rather than cold-applying and asking about sponsorship later.
Does a shipping and receiving specialist need a four-year degree for H-1B sponsorship?
A four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required for H-1B specialty occupation status. USCIS accepts foreign equivalents, including three-year degrees paired with progressive work experience. For candidates without a degree, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of education under USCIS's equivalency standard, so a combination of a two-year associate's degree and six years of relevant logistics experience may satisfy the requirement if properly documented.
Can an employer sponsor a shipping and receiving specialist for a green card through PERM?
Yes. The EB-3 skilled worker category covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience, which fits many specialized shipping and receiving positions. The employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, then proceeds with an I-140 immigrant petition through USCIS. Processing timelines and per-country priority date backlogs, particularly for India and China, can significantly affect how long this path takes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Shipping and Receiving Specialist jobs?
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.