Food processing labourer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for food processing labourer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for food processing labourer is 95106 (Labourers in food and beverage processing), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
95106
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 95106 covers
Labourers in food and beverage processing perform material handling, clean-up, packaging and other elemental activities related to food and beverage processing. They are employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing and packaging plants.
| Unit group | 95106 — Labourers in food and beverage processing |
|---|---|
| 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 packaging materials throughout plant and warehouse manually, or with powered equipment
- Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines or mobile tank trucks
- Feed and unload food and beverage processing machines
- Feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers
- Remove filled containers from conveyors and manually pack goods into bags, boxes or other containers
- Clean work areas and equipment
To use NOC 95106 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 95106 →
Other job titles under NOC 95106
- Brewery labourer
- Candy packer
- Frozen food packer
- Meat packager
- Bottle-washing machine tender - food and beverage processing
- Dairy helper - food and beverage processing
- Nut sorter - food and beverage processing
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 95106, one of these may fit better:
- Cannery labourer — NOC 95107 (Labourers in fish and seafood processing, TEER 5)
- Cattle ranch labourer — NOC 85100 (Livestock labourers, TEER 5)
- Cement processing supervisor — NOC 92010 (Supervisors, mineral and metal processing, TEER 2)
- Cemetery labourer — NOC 85121 (Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers, TEER 5)
- Chemical processing chief technician — NOC 93101 (Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing, TEER 3)
- Chemical processing supervisor — NOC 92011 (Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities, TEER 2)
- Clothing plant labourer — NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities, TEER 5)
- Concrete paving labourer — NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
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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 food processing labourer?+
In NOC 2021, "food processing labourer" is an example title in unit group 95106 — Labourers in food and beverage processing. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is food processing labourer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 95106 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 food processing labourer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 95106 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 food processing labourer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 95106 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 food processing 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 95106. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.