Farm Hands for hire in Chicago, IL
Find farm hands who ensure operational efficiency by performing essential tasks such as planting, harvesting and maintaining livestock, while showcasing skills in machinery operation, crop management and animal husbandry. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
- Vocational or technical training
- 4%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Best Buy
Safety-Kleen
Saia LTL Freight
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Farm Hand: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $69,813 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,701 – $71,990 yearly
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Machine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMaintenanceLandscaper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationASE CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationTWIC CardServsafe CertificationHACCP Certification+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingProject ManagementProduction Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUnloadingGardener
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Servsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementDrivingProduction Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Welding CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingFood ProductionSanitationFarm Hand/Equipment Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Substitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCCMA CertificationRMASkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceMedical Office Experience
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What's the average time to fill a farm hand role?
The average time to fill a farm hand role is 105 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do farm hands tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a farm hand include: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for farm hands?
Common licenses or certifications for farm hands include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to farm hands?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to farm hands include: farm hand/equipment operator, yard hand/ annuals sales and production assistant.
What level of education is common for a farm hand?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a farm hand in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a farm hand?
Most farm hands have 9 years of professional experience.
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