Forklift truck operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for forklift truck operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for forklift truck operator is 75101 (Material handlers), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
75101
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 75101 covers
Material handlers handle, move, load and unload materials by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment. They are employed by transportation, storage and moving companies, and by a variety of manufacturing and processing companies and retail and wholesale warehouses.
| Unit group | 75101 — Material handlers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment
- Move household appliances and furniture onto and off moving trucks or vans
- Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
- Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks, railway cars and loading docks of warehouses and industrial establishments
- Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses
- Connect hoses or pipes and operate equipment to load and unload liquid petroleum, chemical or other products into or from tank cars, tank trucks or storage tanks
To use NOC 75101 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 75101 →
Other job titles under NOC 75101
- Bin filler
- Coal handler
- Conveyor console operator
- Furniture mover
- Material handler
- Freight handler (except air transport)
- Lumber piler - building supplies
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 75101, one of these may fit better:
- Boom truck crane operator — NOC 72500 (Crane operators, TEER 2)
- Bulk goods truck driver — NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers, TEER 3)
- Delivery truck helper — NOC 75211 (Railway and motor transport labourers, TEER 5)
- Dump truck driver — NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers, TEER 3)
- Flatbed truck driver — NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers, TEER 3)
- Forklift mechanic — NOC 72423 (Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics, TEER 2)
- Garbage truck driver — NOC 74205 (Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers, TEER 4)
- Heavy truck driver — NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers, 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 forklift truck operator?+
In NOC 2021, "forklift truck operator" is an example title in unit group 75101 — Material handlers. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is forklift truck operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 75101 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 forklift truck operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 75101 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 forklift truck operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 75101 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 forklift truck operator 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 75101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.