Testers and graders, food and beverage processing
Testers and graders in food and beverage processing test or grade ingredients and finished food or beverage products to ensure conformance to company standards.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
SK, ON, NB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Take samples of products at various stages of processing
- Examine ingredients or finished products by sight, touch, taste and smell or weigh materials to ensure conformance to company standards
- Conduct routine tests for product specifications such as colour, alcohol content, carbonation, moisture content, temperature, fat content and packaging
- Grade or sort raw materials or finished products
- Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations
- Advise supervisors of ingredient or product deficiencies.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkExperience as a machine operator or labourer in the food or beverage processing industry may be required.
- checkOn-the-job training is usually provided.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for testers and graders, food and beverage processing (NOC 94143) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about testers and graders, food and beverage processing in Saskatchewan: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Testers and graders, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 66%Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 12%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 11% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations56% of testers and graders, food and beverage processing work all year, while 43% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 33% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 67% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for testers and graders, food and beverage processing (NOC 94143) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about testers and graders, food and beverage processing in Ontario: Approximately 4,850 people work in this occupation. Testers and graders, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 69%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11% 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 occupations70% of testers and graders, food and beverage processing work all year, while 30% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of testers and graders, food and beverage processing are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 38% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 62% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 15% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% 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: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for testers and graders, food and beverage processing (NOC 94143) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 testers and graders, food and beverage processing in New Brunswick: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Testers and graders, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 81%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations50% of testers and graders, food and beverage processing work all year, while 50% 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 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 32% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 68% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 22% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
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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Marriott International
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Search Testers and graders, food and beverage processingarrow_forwardCore Competencies
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to ensure machinery is functioning correctly so quality of products being tested or graded is accurate
Quality Control Testing
to conduct routine tests for product specifications such as colour, alcohol content, carbonation, moisture content, temperature, fat content and packaging
Control of Settings
to weigh materials and take samples of products at various stages of processing
Near Vision
to examine ingredients and finished products by sight to ensure they conform to company standards and regulations
Attention to Detail
to carefully follow protocols for measuring ingredients, monitoring temperature and performing quality tests
Knowledge in Public Safety and Security
to understand safety protocols, sanitation standards and hazard identification
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