Clothing plant labourer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for clothing plant labourer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for clothing plant labourer is 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
95109
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 95109 covers
Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities perform material handling, clean-up, packaging and other elemental activities in processing, manufacturing and utilities. They are employed by companies that manufacture products such as clothing, footwear, furniture and electrical and electronic products and by printing and packaging companies.
| Unit group | 95109 — Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
- Check and weigh materials and products
- Sort, pack, crate and package materials and products
- Assist machine operators, assemblers and other workers
- Clean work areas and equipment
- Perform other labouring and elemental activities.
To use NOC 95109 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 95109 →
Other job titles under NOC 95109
- Bindery helper
- Box packer
- Carton marker
- Chair sander
- Electrical products labourer
- Furniture packer
- Film cutter - film processing
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 95109, one of these may fit better:
- Acid plant operator — NOC 93101 (Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing, TEER 3)
- Auxiliary plant operator — NOC 92100 (Power engineers and power systems operators, TEER 2)
- Brewery labourer — NOC 95106 (Labourers in food and beverage processing, TEER 5)
- Cannery labourer — NOC 95107 (Labourers in fish and seafood processing, TEER 5)
- Cattle ranch labourer — NOC 85100 (Livestock labourers, TEER 5)
- Cemetery labourer — NOC 85121 (Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers, TEER 5)
- Clothing buyer — NOC 62101 (Retail and wholesale buyers, TEER 2)
- Clothing designer — NOC 53123 (Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers, TEER 3)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for clothing plant labourer?+
In NOC 2021, "clothing plant labourer" is an example title in unit group 95109 — Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is clothing plant labourer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 95109 is TEER 5. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does clothing plant labourer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 95109 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a clothing plant labourer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 95109 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says clothing plant labourer but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 95109. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.