Job prospects Order Picker in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Northeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 65102) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology