Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 6,270 people work in this occupation.
• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 61%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%