Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
Career Overview
Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities perform material handling, cleanup, packaging and other basic activities in processing, manufacturing and utilities.
People in this occupation:
- Work for companies that manufacture products such as clothing, footwear, furniture and electrical and electronic products and by printing and packaging companies
Job Titles
Duties
Labourers in this unit group perform 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
- Help machine operators, assemblers and other workers
- Clean work areas and equipment
- Do other labouring and basic activities
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
7,570% Employed Full Time
43%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a plant environment
- Workers may use machinery or tools that could be a source of injury
Career Pathways
There is some mobility among occupations in this group.
Progression to machine operating positions is possible with experience.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Some secondary school education 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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Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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.
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
7,570Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 190 | 2.5% |
| Kootenay | 250 | 3.3% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 5,335 | 70.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 110 | 1.5% |
| Northeast | 60 | 0.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 855 | 11.3% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 780 | 10.3% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
2,680Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 40 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 40 | 0.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 2,160 | 1.2% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 20 | 0.6% |
| Northeast | 10 | 0.2% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 210 | 0.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 210 | 0.4% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,020 |
| Wholesale Trade | 470 |
| Retail Trade | 300 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | 200 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 160 |
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