Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Determine method of shipment and arrange shipping; prepare bills of lading, customs forms, invoices and other shipping documents manually or by computer
- Assemble containers and crates, record contents manually or by computer, pack goods to be shipped and affix identifying information and shipping instructions
- Oversee loading and unloading of goods from trucks or other conveyances
- Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods
- Unpack, code and route goods to appropriate storage areas
- Maintain internal, manual or computerized record-keeping systems
- May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- Experience in a related clerical occupation or as a warehouse worker may be required
- A forklift certificate may be required
- A driver's licence may be required
Job titles in NOC 14400
33 job titles are classified in this unit group.
- cargo location clerk
- delivery clerk
- distribution clerk
- export traffic clerk
- export-booking clerk
- freight checker
- freight forwarding clerk
- freight receiver
- freight receiver clerk
- freight receiving clerk
- freight shipper
- import freight clerk
- import traffic clerk
- milk and cream receiver - food and beverage processing
- produce shipper
- receiver
- receiving checker
- receiving clerk
- receiving clerk for returned merchandise
- receiving room clerk
- shipper
- shipper-receiver
- shipping agent
- shipping and receiving clerk
- shipping clerk
- stock handler
- stock receiver
- supercargo
- supply chain assistant
- traffic technician - Canadian Armed Forces
Show all 33 job titles
- warehouse receiver
- warehouse shipper
- warehouse shipping clerk
Wages for NOC 14400 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for shippers and receivers.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $17.60 | $22.68 | $30.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.90 | $23.00 | $33.00 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $23.00 | $32.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $16.00 | $22.00 | $32.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $21.00 | $30.00 |
| Quebec | $17.31 | $22.00 | $30.00 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $20.67 | $28.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $19.23 | $24.90 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $19.75 | $31.17 |
| Canada | $17.00 | $22.50 | $31.00 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $17.60 | $22.68 | $30.00 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $18.32 | $22.99 | $30.82 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $18.46 | $24.02 | $30.26 |
| Toronto | $17.60 | $22.49 | $30.00 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $18.75 | $23.00 | $29.00 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $18.10 | $22.67 | $30.54 |
| London | $17.60 | $24.00 | $34.35 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $17.60 | $22.50 | $34.35 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $17.60 | $22.68 | $30.00 |
| Northeast | $17.60 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Northwest | $17.60 | $23.00 | $33.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025. Some Ontario figures are below the current general minimum wage of $17.95 per hour (since October 1, 2026); employers must pay at least the minimum wage.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Export clerk: NOC 14301, Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks
- Import clerk: NOC 14301, Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks
- Material handlers: NOC 75101, Material handlers
- Purchasing and inventory control workers: NOC 14403, Purchasing and inventory control workers
- Storekeepers and partspersons: NOC 14401, Storekeepers and partspersons
- Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations: NOC 12013, Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations
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Questions about NOC 14400
What is NOC 14400?
NOC 14400 is Shippers and receivers, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category business, finance and administration occupations and to TEER 4.
What TEER is NOC 14400?
NOC 14400 is TEER 4. TEER 4 generally means: high school diploma, or several weeks of on-the-job training.
What job titles are in NOC 14400?
The unit group includes 33 job titles, for example freight receiver, freight shipper, import freight clerk, receiver, shipper, shipper-receiver.
How much do shippers and receivers earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $22.50 per hour for shippers and receivers, and $22.68 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in British Columbia at $23.00 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 14400?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include export clerk (NOC 14301); import clerk (NOC 14301); material handlers (NOC 75101).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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