Job prospects High-speed Packer Operator - Tobacco Products in the South Central Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the South Central Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the South Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the South Central region:

• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 56%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology