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Warehouse laborer roles can qualify for U.S. visa sponsorship through H-2B visa for temporary or seasonal positions, or through EB-3 green card sponsorship for permanent hires. Employers filing H-2B visa must prove no available U.S. workers and meet DOL temporary labor certification requirements before you can start.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Cranbury, NJ | Department: Facilities | Job Type: Full-time | Shifts: Multiple Shifts Available | Pay: $25.25 - $27.25 hrly
About the Role: Your Impact
As a General Maintenance / Facilities Maintenance team member, you are essential to keeping our large-scale warehouse operations running safely and efficiently. You are responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of the building and its equipment, including performing preventative maintenance, handling general repairs (plumbing, carpentry, painting), and ensuring a safe work environment that complies with all safety guidelines. This role requires a safety-conscious, motivated, and self-starting individual.
Why Join Our Team? (Your Perks & Growth)
- Competitive Pay: The listed pay rate/range is just the start with potential for OT, shift differential, and bonuses.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Potential for medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) match, and paid time off based on role type.
- Safety First Culture: We are relentlessly focused on a safe work environment for all employees.
- Growth Opportunities: We value data-driven decisions and promote from within, offering clear paths for career advancement in operations, team leadership, and management.
What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities)
Your primary duties will focus on maintaining the facility and equipment:
- Building Maintenance & Repair: Perform general building maintenance, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct daily/weekly preventative maintenance and complete daily log sheets. Perform pre-operation checklists and verify all safety devices are functional at all times.
- Equipment Operation: Operate floor sweeper / scrubber to maintain the facility floor.
- Battery Management (at applicable sites): Maintain and operate the battery changing station, including the removal and replacement of lift batteries.
- Safety & Compliance: Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with established OSHA and Wayfair safety policies and procedures. Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Administration: Complete work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents. Perform other job-related duties as directed by Manager/Supervisor.
What You’ll Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Experience & Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude and basic carpentry and maintenance experience, including plumbing and painting. Proficient using hand and power tools and computers to perform required duties.
- Equipment Knowledge: Experience safely using warehouse equipment such as aerial lifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Previous battery charger/changer experience is a plus.
- Physical Capability: Ability to regularly bend, lift, stretch, crawl, and reach. Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 lbs unassisted. Ability to access all areas of the building by climbing ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.
- Work Environment: Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment that can be noisy and unlit.
- Work Ethic: Must be flexible on working hours and willing to work scheduled & unscheduled overtime. Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and take direction.
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent is a plus.
Location: Cranbury, NJ | Department: Facilities | Job Type: Full-time | Shifts: Multiple Shifts Available | Pay: $25.25 - $27.25 hrly
About the Role: Your Impact
As a General Maintenance / Facilities Maintenance team member, you are essential to keeping our large-scale warehouse operations running safely and efficiently. You are responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of the building and its equipment, including performing preventative maintenance, handling general repairs (plumbing, carpentry, painting), and ensuring a safe work environment that complies with all safety guidelines. This role requires a safety-conscious, motivated, and self-starting individual.
Why Join Our Team? (Your Perks & Growth)
- Competitive Pay: The listed pay rate/range is just the start with potential for OT, shift differential, and bonuses.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Potential for medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) match, and paid time off based on role type.
- Safety First Culture: We are relentlessly focused on a safe work environment for all employees.
- Growth Opportunities: We value data-driven decisions and promote from within, offering clear paths for career advancement in operations, team leadership, and management.
What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities)
Your primary duties will focus on maintaining the facility and equipment:
- Building Maintenance & Repair: Perform general building maintenance, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct daily/weekly preventative maintenance and complete daily log sheets. Perform pre-operation checklists and verify all safety devices are functional at all times.
- Equipment Operation: Operate floor sweeper / scrubber to maintain the facility floor.
- Battery Management (at applicable sites): Maintain and operate the battery changing station, including the removal and replacement of lift batteries.
- Safety & Compliance: Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with established OSHA and Wayfair safety policies and procedures. Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Administration: Complete work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents. Perform other job-related duties as directed by Manager/Supervisor.
What You’ll Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Experience & Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude and basic carpentry and maintenance experience, including plumbing and painting. Proficient using hand and power tools and computers to perform required duties.
- Equipment Knowledge: Experience safely using warehouse equipment such as aerial lifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Previous battery charger/changer experience is a plus.
- Physical Capability: Ability to regularly bend, lift, stretch, crawl, and reach. Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 lbs unassisted. Ability to access all areas of the building by climbing ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.
- Work Environment: Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment that can be noisy and unlit.
- Work Ethic: Must be flexible on working hours and willing to work scheduled & unscheduled overtime. Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and take direction.
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent is a plus.
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Document your physical job skills precisely
Warehouse roles rely on certifiable skills like forklift operation, pallet jack use, and OSHA safety training. Gather any licenses or certificates before you apply, since employers sponsoring H-2B or EB-3 need to match your credentials to the job description they submit to DOL.
Target employers with seasonal labor shortages
H-2B sponsorship is only available for temporary or seasonal work, so focus on distribution centers, cold-storage facilities, and fulfillment operations that have predictable peak periods. These employers file temporary labor certifications with DOL each year and are your most realistic H-2B prospects.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find warehouse employers with confirmed sponsorship history, filtered by role and location. This saves you from applying to employers who list jobs publicly but have never filed a labor certification or petitioned for a foreign worker.
Understand the H-2B cap and filing windows
H-2B has an annual cap of 66,000 visas split into two half-year allocations. Employers can only file after DOL certifies the temporary labor certification, so ask any prospective sponsor when they plan to submit and whether they've filed in prior years.
Push EB-3 sponsors to start PERM early
If an employer offers permanent sponsorship, PERM labor certification involves a mandatory DOL recruitment period before USCIS even reviews the petition. The full process from PERM filing to green card approval typically takes years, so confirm the employer has legal counsel and a clear timeline before accepting an offer.
Verify your O*NET job zone before accepting an offer
Warehouse laborer roles sit in a lower job zone on O*NET, which means no bachelor's degree requirement for EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker categories. Confirm which EB-3 subcategory your employer is filing under, since the unskilled worker category faces longer backlogs for some nationalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do warehouse laborer jobs qualify for H-2B visa sponsorship?
Yes, but only if the employer can demonstrate the need is temporary or seasonal and that no qualified U.S. workers are available. DOL must certify a temporary labor certification before USCIS processes the H-2B petition. Roles tied to recurring peak seasons, such as holiday fulfillment or agricultural distribution, are the most common qualifying scenarios.
Can a warehouse laborer get a green card through employer sponsorship?
Yes, through the EB-3 category. Warehouse laborers typically qualify under the unskilled worker subcategory, which requires less than two years of training or experience. The employer must complete PERM labor certification through DOL first, proving no U.S. workers are available. Processing times and backlogs vary significantly by nationality, particularly for applicants from India and China.
Is a college degree required for warehouse laborer visa sponsorship?
No. Warehouse laborer roles don't meet the specialty occupation definition required for H-1B visa, so that visa doesn't apply. H-2B and EB-3 unskilled worker sponsorship don't require a bachelor's degree. What matters most is that the employer can document the job duties and your ability to perform them, along with any required equipment certifications.
Where can I find warehouse employers that actually sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists warehouse employers with verified sponsorship history so you can identify companies that have already filed labor certifications or petitions for similar roles. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking employers about sponsorship after the fact.
What happens if the H-2B cap is already full when my employer tries to file?
If the H-2B cap for the relevant half-year period is exhausted, USCIS won't accept new petitions until the next allocation opens. Some employers apply for returning worker exemptions if you held H-2B status in the prior three years, which can bypass the cap. Confirm with your employer whether they plan to file early enough in the filing window to secure a slot.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Warehouse Laborer 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.