75100

Longshore workers

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

7 › 75 › 751 › 7510

Definition

Longshore workers transfer cargo throughout dock area and onto and from ships and other vessels. They are employed by marine cargo handling companies, shipping agencies and shipping lines.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Operate industrial trucks, tractors and other mobile equipment to transfer cargo, such as containers, crated items, automobiles and pallet-mounted machinery, around dock to within range of cranes and hoists
Operate winches or other hoisting devices to load and unload cargo onto and from ships and other vessels
Operate mechanical towers to load vessels with materials such as coal and ore
Operate equipment to transfer bulk materials, such as grain, to hold of vessels
Connect hoses and operate equipment to transfer liquid materials into storage tanks on vessels
Perform other activities such as lashing and shoring cargo aboard ships, opening and closing hatches, cleaning holds of ships and rigging cargo.

Example job titles

•dockworker
•longshore worker
•longshoreman/woman
•ship loader operator
•stevedore
•tanker loader

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, longshore workers are classified under NOC code 75100 within TEER 5. These workers are responsible for transferring cargo onto and from ships and other vessels at marine ports and terminals. Common job titles under this classification include stevedores, dockworkers, ship loaders, and cargo handlers.

Main duties for NOC 75100 include operating industrial trucks, tractors, and other material handling equipment to transport cargo, rigging cargo, and loading or unloading vessels using winches or other hoisting gear. While there are no formal educational requirements for this occupation, some on-the-job training or safety certifications, such as those related to hazardous materials, may be required by employers.

Since NOC 75100 is categorized as TEER 5, candidates looking to immigrate to Canada under this code typically target specific provincial nominee programs (PNPs) or specific economic pilots, as standard Federal Skilled Worker programs usually require TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a licensed professional for official guidance.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.