Grocery packer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for grocery packer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for grocery packer is 65102 (Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
65102
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 65102 covers
Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers pack customers' purchases, price items, stock shelves with merchandise, and fill online, mail and telephone orders. They are employed in retail establishments, such as grocery, hardware and department stores, and in warehouses.
| Unit group | 65102 — Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Sales and service occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers at stores or for shipment and delivery to customers
- Carry customers' purchases to parking lot and pack in vehicles
- Unpack products received by store and count, weigh or sort items
- Use barcode scanning equipment to record incoming stock, verify pricing and maintain computerized stock inventory
- Price items using stamp or stickers according to price list
- Attach protective devices to products to protect against shoplifting
To use NOC 65102 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 65102 →
Other job titles under NOC 65102
- Bag clerk
- Fulfillment associate
- Grocery clerk
- Produce clerk
- Supermarket clerk
- Price clerk - retail
- Shelf stocker - retail
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 65102, one of these may fit better:
- Box packer — NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities, TEER 5)
- Candy packer — NOC 95106 (Labourers in food and beverage processing, TEER 5)
- Frozen food packer — NOC 95106 (Labourers in food and beverage processing, TEER 5)
- Furniture packer — NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities, TEER 5)
- Glass packer — NOC 95100 (Labourers in mineral and metal processing, TEER 5)
- Grocery store cashier — NOC 65100 (Cashiers, 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 grocery packer?+
In NOC 2021, "grocery packer" is an example title in unit group 65102 — Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Sales and service occupations" broad category.
Is grocery packer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 65102 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 grocery packer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 65102 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 grocery packer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 65102 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 grocery packer 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 65102. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.