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Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities (9619)

Occupation targeted under the Workplace Apprenticeship Program

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Among the occupations currently in highest demand in All of Québec

Occupation with high worker turnover

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Qualification and skills most often required

Aucune scolarité ou formation particulière n’est généralement exigée. Quelques années d’études secondaires peuvent être demandées. La connaissance du travail en usine est nécessaire. Il faut parfois savoir conduire un chariot élévateur. La dextérité et la capacité de travailler longtemps debout sont souvent exigées. Il faut être en bonne condition physique.

Reason for labor demand

La demande de main-d’œuvre vient de nombreux secteurs de l’industrie de la fabrication. Cette demande est essentiellement liée au roulement élevé de la main-d’œuvre engendré par les conditions de travail parfois difficiles.

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Nature of work

This unit group includes labourers, not elsewhere classified, who 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.

Fields of interest

  • Doing sports or physical activities
  • Working with your hands

Main 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
  • - Assist machine operators, assemblers and other workers
  • - Clean work areas and equipment
  • - Perform other labouring and elemental activities.

Main characteristics of the occupation

These headings are provided for the following occupation(s) :

Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities (9619)

Employment requirements

  • * Some secondary school education may be required.

Skill type

  • Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities

Skill level

  • Elemental

More information

  • * There is some mobility among occupations in this unit group.
  • * Progression to machine operating positions is possible with experience.

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