NOC 65102 job description: shelf stocker - retail duties and responsibilities
- Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers at stores or for shipment and delivery to customers
- Carry customers' purchases to parking lot and pack in vehicles
- Unpack products received by store and count, weigh or sort items
- Use barcode scanning equipment to record incoming stock, verify pricing and maintain computerized stock inventory
- Price items using stamp or stickers according to price list
- Attach protective devices to products to protect against shoplifting
- Stock shelves and display areas and keep stock clean and in order
- Label and document orders, and prepare shipping, customs and courier documentation when required
- Obtain articles for customers from shelf or stockroom
- Direct customers to location of articles sought and assist with inquiries
- Enter, track and process customer orders and generate inventory reports
- May operate carts, dollies, forklifts, hand trucks, order pickers and other powered industrial trucks (PIT)
- May sweep aisles, dust display racks and perform other general cleaning duties
- May operate cash register and computer for electronic commerce transactions
- May order stock.
Job titles under NOC 65102
See every job title and its code in the A–Z job title index, or all TEER 5 jobs.
Is NOC 65102 eligible for Express Entry?
Not through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades Program, which all need TEER 0 to 3. Some provincial nominee streams and federal pilots accept TEER 5 jobs, so check your province's current list.
| Program | TEER check | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker | Not eligible | TEER 5 is outside TEER 0 to 3 |
| Canadian Experience Class | Not eligible | TEER 5 is outside TEER 0 to 3 |
| Federal Skilled Trades | Not a listed trade | Only certain trade groups qualify. Check IRCC |
| Spouse's open work permit | Not eligible | TEER 4 and 5 do not qualify. SOWP rules |
Category-based draws: NOC 65102 is not on any category-based selection list (checked 2026-10-16). Under NOC 2016, TEER 5 was skill level D ("NOC D").
Category-based Express Entry draws and provincial nominee programs use their own occupation lists. Check the current lists on IRCC's Express Entry page and provincial nominee page.
NOC 65102: common questions
What is NOC 65102?
NOC 65102 is the code for store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers in Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021). Its first digit, 6, is the broad category and its second digit, 5, is the TEER level. Immigration forms, job offers and LMIA applications use this five-digit code.
What TEER is NOC 65102?
NOC 65102 is TEER 5. Occupations that usually need a short work demonstration and no formal education. Under the older NOC 2016 system, TEER 5 lines up with skill level D.
Is NOC 65102 eligible for Express Entry and PR?
Not through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades Program, which all need TEER 0 to 3. Some provincial nominee streams and federal pilots accept TEER 5 jobs, so check your province's current list.
Is NOC 65102 in a category-based Express Entry draw?
No. As of IRCC's list dated 2026-10-16, NOC 65102 is not in any category-based selection list (healthcare, STEM, trades, education, transport and others). You can still be invited in general and program-specific draws.
Is NOC 65102 eligible for a spousal open work permit (SOWP)?
No. For applications made since January 21, 2025, only TEER 0 and 1 jobs and a list of selected TEER 2 and 3 occupations qualify, and NOC 65102 is not on that list (IRCC page modified 2026-06-12).
What is the NOC code for a shelf stocker - retail?
Shelf stocker - retail is listed under NOC 65102, store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers. The job title alone does not decide your code: your duties should match the main duties of NOC 65102.
How do I know if NOC 65102 is my NOC code?
Compare what you actually do with the main duties listed for NOC 65102, not just your job title. IRCC expects your duties to match the lead statement and most of the main duties of the code you choose. If they fit another code better, use that one. You can paste your duties into nocfinder to see how they line up, duty by duty.
Source: ESDC NOC 2021 · IRCC program pages. Not legal advice.