Job prospects Material Handler in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 28%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology