Production Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL
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27,645
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 69%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Fresenius Kabi
Rich Products
MAHLE
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 27,645 profiles for Production Assistants in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Production Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $47,951 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,439 – $58,300 yearly
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Office Production Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceMarketing Manager
Chicago, Illinois
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Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Ads CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSocial Media MarketingMarketingVideo EditingProduction Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePERC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAssemblyDriver / Production Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementEmployment Assistance ProgramsCoachingEmployment Counseling Services ExperienceEmployment CounselingProduction Team Member.
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCSSWeb DevelopmentJavaScriptProduction Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareWarehouse Experience
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What's the average time to fill a production assistant role?
The average time to fill a production assistant role is 77 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do production assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a production assistant include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for production assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for production assistants include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to production assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to production assistants include: production operator, marketing manager and production worker.
What level of education is common for a production assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a production assistant in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a production assistant?
Most production assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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