Labourers in mineral and metal processing (NOC 9611)

Labourers in mineral and metal processing perform some or all of the following duties:

• move raw materials, finished products, scrap and recyclable materials throughout plant manually or using forklift or other powered equipment
• feed conveyors, crushers and other equipment
• open valves and start pumps
• skim dross from furnaces
• sort, stack, bundle and stamp materials
• perform other activities to help process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing
• clean work areas and equipment
• may help with minor repairs and maintenance

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

• Work takes place in an indoor plant environment.
• Workers may be exposed to fire, steam or intensely not surfaces that could cause injury.
• Working with machinery, equipment and hand/power tools may be a source of injury.
• Workers may be exposed to flying or airborne particles such as metal pieces and dust in the work environment.
• Workers may be exposed to noise that could impair hearing.