Cherry Pickers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting11%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years26%6-10 years38%Current company
Amazon Warehouse
Amazon
Concordance Healthcare SolutionsTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years26%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Cherry Picker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $43,410 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,381 – $45,539 yearly
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Cherry Picker Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCPREPA Universal CertificationServsafeForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementVehicle SpottingPublic SpeakingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Worker/Forklift Operator/Supervisor - Team lead
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementGeneral Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipConstruction ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingForklift Operator/Reach Truck Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMaterials HandlingCherry Picker Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Ford CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCherry Picker Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseEsthetician LicenseCPRCNABLSSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTypingData Entry
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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 32 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 a cherry picker?
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, shipping and receiving clerk/material handler and warehouse worker/forklift operator/supervisor - team lead.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cherry picker?
Most cherry pickers have 12 years of professional experience.
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