unskilled labor

noun

1. work that requires practically no training or experience for its adequate or competent performance.
2. the labor force employed for such work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unskilled labor¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

I think anyone who’s done unskilled labor would be able to relate.

From Los Angeles Times

While the survey found an increase in the percentage of Lebanese citizens working in unskilled jobs like agriculture and construction, it found that most Lebanese still work in skilled jobs while the majority of Syrians do unskilled labor.

From Seattle Times

It was like, "That person took my work. That person that I can point to is using these machines and child labor and unskilled labor to run them."

From Salon

“The average street corner drug dealer is the ultimate in unskilled labor,” Mr. Humphreys said.

From Washington Times

As retail demand softens, "a lot of unskilled labor that went there is now making its way back to our industry in general," Scott Boatwright, Chief Restaurant Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill, said in an interview last week.

From Reuters