Job prospects Lift Truck Operator in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Job opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Some individuals in this occupation mainly perform manual tasks while others operate equipment. A forklift operator certification is an asset for securing employment. Material handlers may also be required to obtain training and receive a licence to transport dangerous goods and hazardous materials. Individuals who are willing to work flexible shifts, including overnight, will have more favourable job prospects.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

• Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 25%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
  • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 9%
  • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 7%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 83% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
• 50% of material handlers work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
• Less than 5% of material handlers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 90% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • Women: 10% compared to 49% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 27% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

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