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Testers and Graders, Food and Beverage Processing  (NOC 9465)
Parklands Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Testers and graders in this unit group test or grade ingredients and finished food, beverage or tobacco products to ensure conformance to company standards. They are employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food, beverage and tobacco processing plants.

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Testers and graders in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Take samples of products at various stages of processing
  • Examine ingredients or finished products by sight, touch, taste and smell or weigh materials to ensure conformance to company standards
  • Conduct routine tests for product specifications such as colour, alcohol content, carbonation, moisture content, temperature, fat content and packaging
  • Grade or sort raw materials or finished products
  • Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations
  • Advise supervisors of ingredient or product deficiencies.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Dauphin, Roblin, Russell, Swan River

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Outlook & Prospects for Testers and Graders, Food and Beverage Processing in Parklands Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Testers and Graders, Food and Beverage Processing in Parklands Region as well as in the rest of the Manitoba.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Parklands Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Oct 15 – Oct 19, 2012

  • Construction is underway on the new $11.8M Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre in Swan Valley. The first phase of the project is expected to be complete by spring of 2013. The project will employ approximately 50 tradespeople during construction. Upon completion, the Wellness Centre will also create long-term jobs for instructors, lifeguards, administrators and maintenance staff.

Week of Oct 01 – Oct 05, 2012

  • Construction is underway on a new three-phase housing project developed by Wilisco Properties in the city of Dauphin. The first phase will be ready for occupancy this December, while the final two phases are expected to be complete by 2013. The project will employ approximately 10 tradespeople during construction.

Week of Aug 27 – Aug 31, 2012

Week of Jul 23 – Jul 27, 2012

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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