Job prospects Forklift Truck Operator in the Windsor-Sarnia Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Windsor-Sarnia Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the Windsor-Sarnia 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 3,860 people work in this occupation.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 25%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 20%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Material handlers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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