75101

Material handlers

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

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

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Material handlers handle, move, load and unload materials by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment. They are employed by transportation, storage and moving companies, and by a variety of manufacturing and processing companies and retail and wholesale warehouses.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment
Move household appliances and furniture onto and off moving trucks or vans
Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks, railway cars and loading docks of warehouses and industrial establishments
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses
Connect hoses or pipes and operate equipment to load and unload liquid petroleum, chemical or other products into or from tank cars, tank trucks or storage tanks
Operate equipment to dump materials such as coal, ore and grain into or to remove materials from railway cars, trucks or other vehicles
Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles to elevators, bins or other storage areas
May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.

Example job titles

•bin filler
•coal handler
•conveyor console operator
•forklift truck operator
•freight handler (except air transport)
•furniture mover
•lumber piler - building supplies
•material handler

Overview

Under the official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) NOC 2021 classification system, NOC 75101 represents Material Handlers, categorized under TEER 5. Workers in this unit group are responsible for moving, loading, and unloading materials by hand or using various material handling equipment. They are widely employed by transportation, storage, and warehousing companies, manufacturing and processing businesses, and retail or wholesale warehouses across Canada. Common job titles under this NOC include warehouse worker, conveyor console operator, and lumber stacker.

To meet the basic requirements of NOC 75101, candidates generally require some secondary school education, though no formal academic credentials are strictly mandatory. However, physical strength and endurance are essential because the work involves lifting and moving heavy objects. Depending on the employer, safety training or certification to operate specific material handling equipment, such as forklifts or hand trucks, may also be required.

As a TEER 5 occupation, Material Handlers are not eligible for standard federal Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker program. However, prospective immigrants can pursue alternative pathways, including specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target entry-level workers, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or localized pilot initiatives. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official regulatory guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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.