Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities perform material handling, clean-up, packaging and other elemental activities in processing, manufacturing and utilities.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 5
Skill Level
NS, SK, ON
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
- Check and weigh materials and products
- Sort, pack, crate and package materials and products
- Assist machine operators, assemblers and other workers
- Clean work areas and equipment
- Perform other labouring and elemental activities.
Qualifications
- checkSome secondary school education may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in Nova Scotia 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.Here are some key facts about other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors: Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 12%Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614 and 5617): 8%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: 82% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations48% of other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities work all year, while 52% 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 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.6% of other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 74% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 26% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Limited for other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in Saskatchewan 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.Here are some key facts about other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors: Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 36%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 5%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 75% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations48% of other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities work all year, while 52% 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 38 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 74% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 26% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 31% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Limited for other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in Ontario: Approximately 11,150 people work in this occupation. Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors: Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 9%Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 7%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations52% of other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities work all year, while 48% 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 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 23% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Limited
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Management of Material Resources
to handle material resources such as raw materials, components, tools and finished products to ensure minimal wastage
Operation and Control
to start and stop equipment or adjust settings as required to ensure tasks are performed efficiently and accurately
Stamina
to perform physically demanding work that usually requires endurance and sustained effort
Static Strength
to handle heavy materials, equipment and products during daily tasks
Social Orientation
to work with others during tasks that require teamwork, such as assisting operators, assemblers or other workers
Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production
to understand the production goals of the company and anticipate workflow needs
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