Cherry Pickers for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 94%
- Vocational or technical training
- 3%
- Associate's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Wayfair
Volvo Warehouse
Mauser
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,027 profiles for Cherry Pickers in Aurora, IL
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Cherry Picker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $45,194 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,218 – $48,380 yearly
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Cherry Picker/Forklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSchedule ManagementLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handler / Forklift Operator
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsReach TruckLift TruckForkliftBucket OperationMaterial Handler/Cherry picker
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceSAPForklift Operator
North Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
BilingualDriver's LicenseForeign Language ProficiencyForklift CertificationTranslationSpanish+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanishReach Truck Operator/Forklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMathematical AptitudeRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingCherry Picker Operator / Warehouse Associate
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckBucket OperationBoom LiftCherry PickerBucket Truck
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What's the average time to fill a cherry picker role?
The average time to fill a cherry picker role is 34 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do cherry pickers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a cherry picker include: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cherry pickers?
Common licenses or certifications for cherry pickers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to cherry pickers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cherry pickers include: cherry picker operator, forklift operator and material handler / forklift operator.
What level of education is common for a cherry picker?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a cherry picker in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cherry picker?
Most cherry pickers have 8 years of professional experience.
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