Production logistics workers
Career Overview
Production logistics workers:
- Organize and assist the flow of work and materials within an establishment
- Prepare products ready for shipment
- Work for manufacturing and construction companies, printing and publishing companies and other industrial establishments
Job Titles
Duties
Production logistics workers:
- Find, sort or move goods between different sections, units and departments
- 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, track order schedules for inventory control and maintain inventory records
- Maintain contact with vendors to ensure timely shipments of supplies and equipment
- Prepare material estimates to ensure enough materials are available to complete production projects
Earnings
Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.
Work Environment
# Workers Employed
975% Employed Full Time
71%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.
Career Pathways
Progression to co-ordination positions is possible with experience.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
Completion of secondary school is usually required and college may be required.
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
975Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 15 | 1.5% |
| Kootenay | 20 | 2.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 665 | 68.2% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 15 | 1.5% |
| Northeast | 10 | 1.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 100 | 10.3% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 155 | 15.9% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
410Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 320 | 1.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 20 | 0.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 70 | 1.2% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 60 |
| Retail Trade | 60 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 40 |
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