Summary Material Handler near Vancouver (BC)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "material handler" was moved from the group Material handlers (NOC 7452) to the group Material handlers (NOC 75101).
Find key facts and figures about working as a material handler. The following information is applicable to all Material handlers (NOC 75101).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
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.
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Requirements
On-the-job training
This occupation usually requires short-term work experience and no formal education.
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Wages
$20.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
159 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- Build pallets
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Ship orders
- Pick orders and stock
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