1. Ingalls Shipbuilding
- Industry: Shipbuilding & Defense
- Overview: The largest industrial employer in Mississippi, Ingalls Shipbuilding builds vessels for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
- Career Page: Ingalls Shipbuilding Careers
2. University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
- Industry: Healthcare & Education
- Overview: UMMC is the largest hospital and healthcare provider in the state, offering a wide range of career opportunities in medical, administrative, and educational roles.
- Career Page: UMMC Careers
3. Walmart
- Industry: Retail
- Overview: With numerous retail stores and distribution centers across Mississippi, Walmart is a major employer in the state.
- Career Page: Walmart Careers
4. Nissan North America, Inc. – Canton Plant
- Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
- Overview: Nissan’s Canton assembly plant is a significant manufacturing hub, producing a variety of vehicles and offering various technical and manufacturing roles.
- Career Page: Nissan Careers
5. Sanderson Farms
- Industry: Poultry Processing
- Overview: As one of the leading poultry producers, Sanderson Farms has processing facilities and offices across Mississippi, employing thousands in agriculture and food production.
- Career Page: Sanderson Farms Careers
6. Howard Industries
- Industry: Manufacturing (Transformers, Lighting, Electronics)
- Overview: One of the largest privately held companies in Mississippi, Howard Industries is involved in manufacturing transformers, lighting products, and other electronics.
- Career Page: Howard Industries Careers
7. Mississippi State University
- Industry: Education & Research
- Overview: As a major research institution and university, Mississippi State University employs faculty, administrators, and staff in a range of academic and support roles.
- Career Page: MSU Careers
8. FedEx Ground – Olive Branch Hub
- Industry: Logistics & Shipping
- Overview: FedEx’s major distribution center in Olive Branch employs workers in package handling, logistics, and shipping roles.
- Career Page: FedEx Careers
9. Yokohama Tire Corporation – West Point Plant
- Industry: Manufacturing (Tires)
- Overview: Yokohama’s West Point facility manufactures tires for commercial and passenger vehicles, providing jobs in production, engineering, and administration.
- Career Page: Yokohama Careers
10. Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
- Industry: Oil & Gas
- Overview: Chevron operates a large refinery in Pascagoula, employing thousands of people in engineering, production, maintenance, and administration.
- Career Page: Chevron Careers