Packers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Master's degree4%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years20%Current company
Amazon Warehouse
Amazon
FedEx
Time at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years18%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 14,857 profiles for Packers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Packer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $58,575 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,407 – $80,908 yearly
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Packer/Shipper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardServsafe Food Handler CertificationPERC CardCPRServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPacker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseAED+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipComputer HardwareCleaningKit Packer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CEPA Universal CertificationCDL B+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPicker/Packer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorJ-STD-001 CertificationIPC-610 CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSanitationLine Worker/Packer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationFlagger CertificationOSHA 10ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPacker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCustomer Service
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What's the average time to fill a packer role?
The average time to fill a packer role is 68 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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a packer?
Common licenses or certifications for packers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to packers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to packers include: packer/shipper and picker/packer.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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