How to become a production logistics worker
Official title: Production logistics workers
Also called: Production agent, Production clerk, Production officer, Production control clerk, Tally clerk - production, Tallyperson - production, Supply clerk - production, Production control officer, Tallyman/woman - production, Production material estimator, Expediter, Traffic clerk
Production logistics workers expedite the flow of work and materials within an establishment and prepare merchandise ready for shipment. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies, printing and publishing companies and other industrial establishments.
Main tasks
- Find, sort or move goods between different sections, unit and departments and receive, unpack and track merchandise
- Compile detailed worksheets and specifications from customer's order
- Compare items packed with customer orders and other identifying data for quality control
- Compile reports on the progress of work and on any production problems that arise
- Track material inventory, prepare new material orders, monitor order schedules for inventory control and maintain inventory records
- Maintain contact with vendors to ensure that supplies and equipment are shipped on time
- Prepare material estimates to ensure enough materials are available to complete production projects
How to become one
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $60,002 a year The middle half earn $46,800 to $67,997.
- About 3,100 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 3,300 are projected by 2033. (+6.5%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
Related jobs
- Shippers and receivers
- Storekeepers and partspersons
- Purchasing and inventory control workers
- Dispatchers
- Transportation route and crew schedulers
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Questions people ask
How do I become a production logistics worker?
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
How much does a production logistics worker earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $60,002 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $46,800 to $67,997.
Is a production logistics worker a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 7% by 2033, from about 3,100 to about 3,300 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a production logistics worker?
Usually not. Only 24% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03