Milk grader NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for milk grader.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for milk grader is 94143 (Testers and graders, food and beverage processing), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94143
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94143 covers
Testers and graders in food and beverage processing test or grade ingredients and finished food or beverage products to ensure conformance to company standards. They are employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing plants.
| Unit group | 94143 — Testers and graders, food and beverage processing |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Take samples of products at various stages of processing
- Examine ingredients or finished products by sight, touch, taste and smell or weigh materials to ensure conformance to company standards
- Conduct routine tests for product specifications such as colour, alcohol content, carbonation, moisture content, temperature, fat content and packaging
- Grade or sort raw materials or finished products
- Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations
- Advise supervisors of ingredient or product deficiencies.
To use NOC 94143 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 94143 →
Other job titles under NOC 94143
- Beef grader
- Beer tester
- Cheese grader
- Fish grader
- Poultry grader
- Tobacco grader
- Product tester - food and beverage processing
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94143, one of these may fit better:
- Asbestos grader — NOC 94104 (Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing, TEER 4)
- Clay products grader — NOC 94104 (Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing, TEER 4)
- Fur grader — NOC 94133 (Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing, TEER 4)
- Grader operator — NOC 73400 (Heavy equipment operators, TEER 3)
- Lumber grader — NOC 94123 (Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders, TEER 4)
- Plywood grader — NOC 94123 (Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders, TEER 4)
- Veneer grader — NOC 94123 (Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders, TEER 4)
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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 milk grader?+
In NOC 2021, "milk grader" is an example title in unit group 94143 — Testers and graders, food and beverage processing. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is milk grader eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94143 is TEER 4. 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 milk grader get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94143 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 milk grader get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94143 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 milk grader 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 94143. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.