Overview
Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities carry out a variety of material handling, cleaning and routine general labouring activities. They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, and by electrical, water and waste treatment utilities and services.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Feed and unload production machinery and equipment
Clean chemical processing machines and equipment and production areas
Move, sort and pile materials and products manually and using powered equipment
Assist other workers to operate, repair and maintain process equipment, gas distribution, water filtration and waste plant equipment
Perform general duties such as basic construction, painting and other manual tasks.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$39,626
$57,333
$78,127
Job openings
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British Columbia
144expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school may be required.
Additional information
Considerable mobility is possible among jobs in this unit group.
Progression to operator positions in the chemical or utility industry is possible with experience and appropriate qualifications.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.