94143

Testers and graders, food and beverage processing

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

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

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

9 › 94 › 941 › 9414

Definition

Testers and graders in food and beverage processing test or grade ingredients and finished food or beverage products to ensure conformance to company standards. They are employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing plants.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Take samples of products at various stages of processing
Examine ingredients or finished products by sight, touch, taste and smell or weigh materials to ensure conformance to company standards
Conduct routine tests for product specifications such as colour, alcohol content, carbonation, moisture content, temperature, fat content and packaging
Grade or sort raw materials or finished products
Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations
Advise supervisors of ingredient or product deficiencies.

Example job titles

•beef grader
•beer tester
•cheese grader
•fish grader
•milk grader
•poultry grader
•product tester - food and beverage processing
•tobacco grader

Overview

NOC 94143, classified as 'Testers and graders, food and beverage processing' under the NOC 2021 system, plays a vital role in Canada's agricultural and food manufacturing sectors. Professionals in this category test and grade ingredients and finished products to ensure they meet strict company standards and federal government regulations. They are commonly employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, bakeries, meat packing facilities, and breweries across Canada, where they perform chemical, physical, and sensory evaluations to verify product quality.

Under the official ESDC classification, NOC 94143 is categorized as a TEER 4 occupation. To qualify for this role, candidates typically require secondary school education and a period of on-the-job training, although some specialized positions may require previous experience in food or beverage processing. Because this is a TEER 4 role, candidates looking to immigrate to Canada cannot apply directly through the Federal Skilled Worker Program of Express Entry, but they may find viable pathways through the Agri-Food Pilot, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that support semi-skilled agricultural and processing workers.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official regulatory updates, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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