Material handlers in Kingston - Pembroke

The employment outlook will be Moderate for material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about material handlers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 2,500 people work in this occupation.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 25%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 12%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%