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Area Manager
Flexport INC · 🇺🇸 Chicago Warehouse
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 28 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 39 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Flexport INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Accounting Manager” (Accountants and Auditors) in IL: $100k–$115k, median $108k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Flexport INC
The US Department of Labor certified 28 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 39 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About Flexport: At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us. The Opportunity: We are currently seeking individuals for a full-time position that involves launching and operating one of our inaugural fulfillment centers. As a key member of the Flexport team, you will take on the role of a people leader, responsible for managing a process and a team on the operating floor. This position offers a unique opportunity to invest in others and cultivate a collaborative leadership style. By utilizing the tools, processes, and operations that drive Flexport's mission to make global trade easy for everyone, you will contribute to shaping the future of logistics. We are looking for high-potential candidates who are eager to take on this challenge and be part of our dynamic and innovative organization. Join us in our mission to revolutionize global trade and make a lasting impact on the industry. You will: • Coach, manage, and develop a team of 30-100. • Communicate policies to your team and act as the primary information source for the team, maintaining compliance, consistency, and taking corrective action when needed. • Create, manage, and support recognition programs across your department. • Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates. • Ensure procedures are followed for building security and product loss prevention. • Be an integral part of our Operations team as an Area Manager of one of our largest fulfillment partners located across the country. • Own performance reporting for your areas of responsibility within the FC, including, but not limited to, on-time receiving and shipping, inventory accuracy, and packing quality. • Consistently hold yourself and your team to strict SLA expectations, providing clear and concise verbal and written reports of performance and action plans when needed. • Facilitate troubleshooting with relevant cross-functional parties for fulfillment-related problems. • Serve as an escalation point to mitigate risks and resolve issues. • Measure and respond to gaps in inventory accuracy, facilitating strategic initiatives to identify root causes and resolve them. • Review defect rates to identify trends and expose opportunities to improve operations both internally and across the network. • Track learnings and best practices to contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Help prioritize the resolution of systemic problems, working closely with our Growth and Engineering teams. You should have: • 2+ years managing staff of 5 or more. • Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. • Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach. • Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours. • Must be able to work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud. • Must be able to work in an environment where the temperature may vary between 60 and 90 degrees and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees. • Must be able to work on a sec