senior scientist

marketing manager

machine operator

associate director

director

The Clorox Company

I worked here for 3 years without promoting due to their outdated point system accumulating points over me being a couple minutes late- even if it were to be due to an emergency (even if I called ahead) or a minor event like traffic or forgetting my badge. I worked strenuous 12 hour overnight shifts sometimes 60 hours a week and sometimes by mandatory overtime. They gave new hires day shift roles get forced me to stay on nights even after begging them as well as pleading my case as a part time Army soldier working a day shift job aside from this job. The management was biased across the board. The management personnel have created a culture that is grossly outdated and extremely controversial to their own company standards of morals and ethics. The workplace culture is only beneficial when the higher management put on their fake personas to serve us food and gifts to keep us content enough to not raise awareness of their inadequate leadership styles. There were many days that I would work countless hours with no break- then the person of the same or higher progression role- was getting consistent long breaks. When I brought my continuous concerns up to various management personnel, they met me with “I’ll let you know”. The management knows about the corrupt system of this job and keep it alive by refusing to use their backbone to make change. The hardest part of the job is keeping the will to keep going. There are no incentives nor are there adequate punishments- therefore it’s simply not worth it most days to try more than the absolute minimum. This work environment sets its workers up for burnout and mental and physical health failure. The most enjoyable part of the job was when I got the chance to connect with lower level employees and talk to them about life or other things. The only thing that I miss about this job is the people that I had connected with over the years. I was given a role as an HR coordinator. I tried countless times to fix HR related things. I brought numerous issues up through the chain of command of this company to no avail. They know about the negativity that they keep alive. They simply do not care to fix it yet promote that they do.  Also, the amount of times that I have been hurt and gaslit into not reporting it was unheard of for me. They promote safety as their number one priority yet every single employee is discouraged from reporting them getting hurt in order to look good as a company or get incentives. There is not a first aid station at this job and with the amount of cuts and burns that people get, you’d think there would be. I even pushed my concerns as far up their chain as I could find- STILL- to no avail. No one has checked back in with me to answer my pleas. 

Oddly, I really enjoyed the warehouse environment. I say it's odd because I'm a very personable person and being required to wear earplugs somewhat greatly dismisses the human connection.  

People have this "nod", like a hello and keep up the good work, all entailed in the simple gesture. 

Although somewhat, well very much so mundane duties I had, the place felt like a family.  

Each person played an important role in securing the success of the company and in essence one another.  And I liked that feeling.  Point being, even though a rank and file employee, I still felt essential.  After-all had I not palatalized all those boxes, the pallets that were shipped off to the consumer, the whole operation would be rendered null and pointless.

Somewhat a poetic harmony, the machines did most of the actual work, yet each employee was basically just another gear of a great entity that was a non-stop production.  

I would say if you hang in there long enough, indeed there is a light at the end of tunnel leading to growth.  However this may take up to 4 years depending on how you carry and present yourself.  

Personally, this happened to be a "second job" that extended a longer time than I anticipated. 

 I started "in the back" stacking boxes on pallets as they came off "the line" (motorized conveyer)  There were only three of us most of the time and it generally was an overall very rewarding experience.  

I then became a temporary machine operator (still under a temp agency) with promise of being hired on salary...

Then I would be re-assigned to "the back" to palatalize boxes again, then another-day when coverage was needed I'd be re-assigned to operating a machine.  

Kind of like being strung along, a yo-yo effect and sensation.

Time passed and passed.  The answers I received pertaining to the potential of being "hired on" lacked consistency to the point I didn't want to stick around to see how many more months or years it would take.

Although I left a happy person, I don't regret the learning experience.

I wouldn't call it a bad job, but it used to be much better. Management changed around the start of the pandemic. The job used to give incentive for working hard and being capable. Management keeps adding more stuff to do that is redundant. We have four ways of tracking metrics of the day to day. When one method would work if they understood that. Instead we waste time doing in different ways for some reason. The are always trying to achieve more production which makes sense, but they had more machines than people, and corporate management said no to hiring. So we all have been working more overtime in the last 7 months than I have in multiple years. They have been "trying" to change pay progression the last few years, because of complaints. I say trying, because it shouldn't take a few years to make a plan. The many new hires have been at a lower level of competence, and work ethic on average lately. Which drives down productivity, and morale for everyone who works around them. No one there wants to do any extra work. Due to the fact we have increased workload a lot in the last few years, and pay does not match nor is there much opportunity for advancement. They pay lower, or the same as similar companies locally. Mostly on the lower end, and due to the amount of overtime most people are considering leaving. It isn't bad, but it was considerably better than it is now. Management wants you to constantly do better while they provide no incentive to do so. You can earn a quarterly bonus, but if you work one day of overtime you make more than the bonus. The culture is very much against management. They do not seem to listen, or enact changes that people want. It is understandable that not every goal can be achieved to please employees, but the production floor people are on the same page on many "opportunities." It isn't a hard, or bad job. Expect to get little support, and to have few opportunities to advance. Hard work is not rewarded, but punished. Won't get but maybe one or two breaks a night. 

I worked at the Forest Park plant and within a week of working there it became very apparent that it was a very cliquey and stuck-up work environment that DOES NOT TRAIN NEWCOMERS PROPERLY. This is the reason I was let go after 60 out of my 90 day probationary period. Crew leads are responsible for properly training you on your zone from day 1 until your 90 days are up and you become a full employee of Clorox. My crew lead made little to no effort to train me and quiz me on machines and knowledge of the line. I asked several times to be trained on more equipment, eager to learn and to help out more, but I was just replied to with a "we'll see" or "maybe". Turns out all the other temp-to-hires already knew their whole lines already, yet I only knew my zone.

I overheard a lot of back talking about fellow co-workers and temps, even about myself. I was a temp-to-hire, which they talk ill of behind our backs over the littlest of things, usually not even pertaining to our job performance (which we all were doing well). Trivial things they complained about like in my case "not socializing with fellow crew members". I'm there to work and earn a paycheck, not chat it up. It's really as if some crews think they are back in high school gossiping about other employees and goofing off on the line instead of paying attention to the machines and equipment, it's ridiculous. Especially due to the fact that a lot of people working here are in their mid-thirty's and up. You would think people would be a lot more mature. 

Another thing I would like to point out is the employees that have worked there for quite few years have a vibe that comes off as they being better than everyone else. I did not like that, we're all working the same jobs, what makes them any better than a new hire or temp?

Although Clorox as a whole might be a very good place to work at, this specific business unit and this specific department is a nightmare. The department itself is a mess, extremely unorganized and it is expected that you "just go with the flow". There are no opportunities for advancement and management couldn't care less about you and your career; they only care about themselves and what you can do to make them look a bit better.
I also would advise anyone who doesn't speak fluent Spanish to not apply since you will definitely be left to the side and ignored by management.
Overtime and sudden changes in your schedule are expected to be accepted (for instance, you will be messaged on a Sunday night asking you to come in late/earlier the next day); even if the issue was lack of proper planning from management, you will be expected to go and change your own schedule to accommodate them. 
Moreover, being the chemist in this department means that any problems that arise are your fault. If sample doesn't pass it is probably because you did something wrong; so, they will make you test it until it passes.
The highlights are the benefits (that are the same for any other business unit) and the people that work along side with you. Everyone that works in the lab is very close and it truly feels like family in there. However, people come and go with a certain frequency (due to what I described and more), so I don't know how the team will be in a few months from now.
In any case, if you have a choice, I would advise you to go look for another place or maybe another department within the business unit. It is not worth it, even with all the nice benefits, to sacrifice your well-being.

The Clorox culture is one of team work, no job can be accomplished alone - we are a VERY, VERY relationship driven culture.  That can be intimidating for some and fuel for charging forward for others...  It is a great company to work for because of the flexibility in the work, the hours and location; family-work-life balance could not be better.  This is certainly a company where I feel empowered and equipped with the resources to drive results for myself and the company.  

Clorox attracts many type "A" personalities so assertiveness gets you a long way in Clorox.  It's not that kind of culture where you wait to be tapped on the shoulder for advancement.  You own your career path so if you're not comfortable with reaching out, showing initiative and asking questions to develop a career plan, you'll be lost and/or stagnant.  I've seen many people struggle with getting advanced because they don't make it a priority to develop a plan and communicate it to their manager.  

The benefits are very good, the company performance is stable and growing, therefore job security is high and bonuses are nice.  They could stand to improve in salaries and also management can be inconsistent or inadequate...but I suppose that can be found anywhere.

One of the few downsides to working here is that you'll find it tough to get solid, straight-forward, honest feedback.  The culture makes it to where people are hesitant to be honest for fear of hurting your feelings or offending you.  You must have a high level of self-awareness and build relationships so that people will feel comfortable providing you with the feedback you need to further grow and develop.

The majority of the management team here has no idea what they're doing. Every day feels like a guessing game, with decisions made on the fly and no clear direction. The constant influx of new managers. Most of whom receive little to no proper training; only adds to the chaos. They're left to "figure it out" as they go, and it shows. Asking for guidance or support is a lost cause. Don’t expect help from HR either, they’re just as disengaged and uninterested. Employees here are treated like numbers, not people. You’re easily replaceable, and they make that painfully clear.

Have a personal emergency? Too bad. Your dog died? That’s your problem. Medical crisis? Doesn’t matter, you missed work. Struggling with mental or physical health issues outside of your control? You’re still penalized. There's no compassion, no flexibility, and zero effort to understand the reality of their employees' lives.

Working at this plant has been one of the worst job experiences I’ve ever had. You shouldn’t wake up dreading clocking in or spend your day anxious and frustrated. The toxic atmosphere, lack of communication, and absence of leadership make this place unbearable. On top of that, you're often stuck with nothing to do. And when that happens, you still get blamed for not “looking busy.”

It’s honestly sad. This place could have had real potential, but instead, it’s become a breeding ground for drama, toxicity, and burnout. If you’re considering working here, do yourself a favor and keep looking. You deserve better.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Lots of opportinties to work on amazing projects throughout the company. I was a Project Manager, and they had a PM Community of pratice which connected you to people all over the world sharing their experiences and guidance. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of a PMO be it centralized or decentralized. Unwillingness to utilize best practices or specialized tools for projects that required them. Therefore, putting uncessary stress on the PM and team members.

Meetings cannot be recorded, so imagine attending a 4 week workshop to develop requirements for a project with almost 50 participants total and you are unable to review the meeting recording to assess correctness and catch things you may have missed. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work enviornment was flexible but creativity and openess was lacking. The people were great and I had an amazing manager who was open but also felt restricted by the rigid rules. Note, I am coming from highly regulated industries, and they were more agile and modern than Clorox.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Typical day was early morning meetings with the afternoon flexible enough for me to do my administrative duties, follow-up on project activities and strategic activities with my core team members.

Great company with even greater perks like time off, schedule, and above average pay for the area. With all that in mind there is still room to improve. Days is packed with operators yet it can still turn into a skeleton crew due to people having a generous amount of time off. They tend to pull operators from nights to keep days packed. Logistics to be specific tends to be short handed quite often. To add, production is always running. It’s another numbers game like many other places. There is a significant gap in training personal. Kind of a go with the flow atmosphere when it comes to training new hires due to being short and the way things are structured. They pride themselves on safety. Attendance and safety are the two biggest factors when it comes to job security. As for the internal brass. Little support on the floor, sink or swim atmosphere. HR is business focused. Not always a bad thing but it is when people have concerns and those are brush to the side. Only when the plant or company as a whole is affected do you get a response or see action being taken. Departments tend to not be on the same page. Don’t get much of a TEAM vibe working here. That being said the plant is pretty divided. From supporting each other on the floor to management being more finger pointers. Would recommend for schedule and time off, would not recommend if you want to work with an all around great team.

There are good people that work for Clorox. There were good days and there where bad days when working with down time with the system. There were more good times than bad times. My position required me to work with internal and external customers.; provide a position environment and work together as a team to be successful. Provided tier 2 support to end users: help desk users; customer service; logistics, and transportation; project upgrades where daily conference calls were held; provided cost saving initiatives; continuous improvements; created training materials; training to end users; working on various projects; implemented testing scenarios; testing those scenarios to the upgrade system to ensure accuracy; set up new locations on CHEP pallets in the customer master files; updated CHEP portfolio files as needed; managed and/or ensure CHEP invoices paid on time to ensure the companies cost savings with annual pallet inventories; quarterly internal control reviews to ensure the company is doing the right thing and seeking outside resource to ensure accuracy; always looking for process improvements and providing documentation and training. The best part is Fridays. We enjoy having the chocolate covered donuts with coffee to celebrate the end of the work week.

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