Packers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED92%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years50%3-5 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Dart Container
Sealed Air
Jabil Packaging Solutions
Time at current job
2-5 years80%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 15,197 profiles for Packers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Packer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $58,435 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,546 – $80,258 yearly
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Packer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DCoachingHazmatAbatement Remediation MethodDriver's LicenseAsbestos Decontamination Procedures+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingPacker and Picker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperiencePackagingQuality InspectionStocker and packer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHi-LoSupervising ExperiencePacker/Shipper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLogistics Cargo HandlingReceived Goods StorageInventory ControlPacker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePERC CardCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingOrder PickerMover/Packer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DPERC CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood ProductionRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction Processing
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What's the average time to fill a packer role?
The average time to fill a packer role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do packers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a packer include: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for packers?
Common licenses or certifications for packers include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to packers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to packers include: mover/packer, warehouse packer / packaging operator and packer/shipper.
What level of education is common for a packer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a packer in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a packer?
Most packers have 7 years of professional experience.
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