Warehouse Associates for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Heavy Lifting10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree6%Master's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years18%6-10 years44%Current company
Amazon
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Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years15%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Warehouse Associate: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $43,291 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $58,424 yearly
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Warehouse Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA Type IIOSHA 10Hoisting LicenseHVAC CertificationCDLSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSAP Supply Chain ManagementWarehouse Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSalesTechnical Sales ExperienceTechnology SalesComputer OperationWarehouse Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipVehicle SpottingTypingFood PreparationWarehouse Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DrivingCommercial VehicleCommercial DrivingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduct ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePERC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Order PickingOrder PickerPallet JackLift TruckForkliftShipping & ReceivingWarehouse Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardCPRSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsSecurityShipping & Receiving
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What's the average time to fill a warehouse associate role?
The average time to fill a warehouse associate role is 45 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do warehouse associates tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a warehouse associate include: communication skills, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a warehouse associate?
Common licenses or certifications for warehouse associates include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.
What level of education is common for a warehouse associate?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a warehouse associate in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a warehouse associate?
Most warehouse associates have 15 years of professional experience.
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