Overview
Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities perform material handling, clean-up, packaging and other elemental activities in processing, manufacturing and utilities. They are employed by companies that manufacture products such as clothing, footwear, furniture and electrical and electronic products and by printing and packaging companies.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$41,712
$61,442
Job openings
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British Columbia
1,334expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Some secondary school education may be required.
Additional information
There is some mobility among occupations in this unit group.
Progression to machine operating positions is possible with experience.
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.