Production logistics workers
Production logistics workers expedite the flow of work and materials within an establishment and prepare merchandise ready for shipment.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
MB, ON, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Find, sort or move goods between different sections, unit and departments and receive, unpack and track merchandise
- Compile detailed worksheets and specifications from customer's order
- Compare items packed with customer orders and other identifying data for quality control
- Compile reports on the progress of work and on any production problems that arise
- Track material inventory, prepare new material orders, monitor order schedules for inventory control and maintain inventory records
- Maintain contact with vendors to ensure that supplies and equipment are shipped on time
- Prepare material estimates to ensure enough materials are available to complete production projects.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
Market Outlook by Province
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for production logistics workers (NOC 14402) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about production logistics workers in Manitoba: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Production logistics workers mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 11%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10% 82% of production logistics workers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 39% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 61% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Very limited for production logistics workers (NOC 14402) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about production logistics workers in Ontario: Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation. Production logistics workers mainly work in the following sectors: Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 9%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations74% of production logistics workers work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of production logistics workers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 51% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 49% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
Very limited
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Very limited for production logistics workers (NOC 14402) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about production logistics workers in Quebec: Approximately 2,500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Production logistics workers mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations62% of production logistics workers work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of production logistics workers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 44% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 56% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
Very limited
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Top Companies Hiring
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Lynden
1 active role · Vaughan, ON
Slg001
1 active role · Vancouver, BC
US Retail
1 active role · Calgary, AB
MP0001-WM Logistics India Private Ltd
1 active role · Roblin, ON
Brightwater Senior Living
1 active role · Winnipeg, MB
Brockville General Hospital
1 active role · Brockville, ON
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Time Management
to prioritize tasks, manage workload and ensure shipment deadlines are meet
Critical Thinking and Systems Analysis
to identify issues, analyze potential solutions and solve problems that may arise in the logistics process
Coordinating
to manage communication between different departments, align schedules and ensure materials and resources are available when needed
Information Ordering
to organize inventory, schedule shipments and manage production processes
Near Vision
to read and verify product details and ensure merchandise is prepared correctly for shipment
Attention to Detail
to ensure all aspects of the shipping process, from receiving materials to preparing orders, are handled correctly, avoiding mistakes in shipments, labeling or inventory
Knowledge in Logistics
to understand the workflows dynamic and improve the overall production and shipping processes
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