Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities perform some or all of the following duties:

• Move raw materials, finished products, and packaging components manually or using hand trucks
• Assist in the manual assembly of small components such as electronic parts or consumer goods
• Clear work areas of debris, sort recyclable materials, and maintain high standards of facility cleanliness
• Manually or mechanically pack products into containers and apply shipping labels
• Operate smart-sorting bins and use handheld digital scanners to track inventory movement in automated warehouses

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits for this occupation in Canada:

• Some secondary school education may be required; no formal degree is mandatory
• Short-term on-the-job training (1–2 weeks) is usually provided by the employer
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, stand for long durations, and lift moderate loads (up to 15–20kg)
• Mandatory 2026 WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certification