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Gilberto Pinero Balzan is a newcomer, not just to the Clorox team but to the United States. “I arrived in the U.S. six months ago,” says Gilberto, who is an engineering technician on our production team. “What I like most about my job is that I'm doing what I like, and what I did in my country in Venezuela. My colleagues have been very supportive and have shared their knowledge with me. And my manager speaks Spanish — now, when I have an idea or problem, I can fully explain myself. It has helped me turn my fear of speaking English into action.” “My role is to ensure that the production lines are always working, always in use and that the products do not have any problems,” Gilberto explains. “I make an effort to communicate in person on the lines — I want my colleagues to see me available and present, so they know I'm ready to help.” Overseeing technological solutions to help streamline the production process is a big part of Gilberto’s role. “The robotic integration on our Burt’s Bees production line has had a great impact and helped us to improve our packaging time. Now that we have our new technology in place, the packaging process is almost uninterrupted — the flow is quite continuous,” he says. “This allows us to improve packaging times and results in quicker product delivery.” Added Gilberto: “We’re motivated to take ownership of our work. I'm always thinking about the future and outcomes. I love the plant, my colleagues and the work I do. Clorox feels like family.” 👉In his role, Gilberto is responsible for providing electrical, instrumentation and controls functional leadership on day-to-day plant operations. Interested in this career path? Visit our careers site and see related opportunities in engineering, maintenance and operations to gain a strong foundation for this role: https://ow.ly/p2pa50TTERp

Our Pride ERG proudly joined the Atlanta Pride Parade, celebrating inclusivity and connection! With over 60 participants, including many from our Atlanta-area sites, we showed up strong. We were honored to stand among fellow sponsors and connect with other organizations championing Pride.

From our hometown of Oakland to our other locations in California as well as in West Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina and 14 other U.S. states, we make a positive impact on people’s lives through our trusted brands that include Clorox, Glad, Hidden Valley and more. We’re also proud to be part of an industry that supports 22.3 million jobs and contributes $2.5 trillion to the U.S. economy — nearly 10% of the GDP. Read the new Consumer Brands Association report documenting how the consumer packaged goods industry is an important driver of the U.S. economy: https://lnkd.in/gX_4uYn7 #CPGIndustryImpact #CPG #Manufacturing

We recently gathered our employee resource group leaders from across the company to explore how they could help us further strengthen our organizational resilience. Coming out of the ERG Summit, our own Lexy Ray, who hosted the event, shared takeaways that could be applicable to other companies as well. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWDs2swr #Inclusion #Diversity #IDEA #ERG

Our ON PURPOSE series takes a closer look at how our purpose-driven brands are advancing our #ESG goals. In the latest installment, we spoke with three leaders at our Hidden Valley Ranch plant in Wheeling, Illinois, to learn how teammates there mobilized to become our first Foods business manufacturing facility to achieve zero-waste-to-landfill status. Learn more: https://ow.ly/cmqr50TQoTp #CloroxONPURPOSE

Clorox Puerto Rico recently hosted a STEM workshop at Casa de Niños Manuel Fernández Juncos, an institution that supports children facing abuse and domestic violence. Ten Clorox volunteers led the workshop "Create Your Own Mistolin,” offering hope and inspiration to future chemists, managers and operators. This initiative, supported by The Clorox Company Foundation’s Community Development Program, aims to spark curiosity and make a lasting impact on these young lives. Casa de Niños has been serving vulnerable children in Puerto Rico for over 111 years. Proud to see our teammates making a difference where they live and work!

At Clorox, we like to call work anniversaries "Cloroxiversaries," and this week we celebrated about 65 teammates hitting some amazing milestones — 30, 35, 40, 45 and even 50 years! Big congrats and thanks to each of them for their many years of dedicated service.

Our Hidden Valley Ranch brand is teaming up with Burger King to create a dip cup fit for a Whopper sandwich. The Big Dip — a special edition of the classic ranch dip cup — includes 8 ounces of ranch goodness that’s big enough for the fast-food chain’s flagship flame-grilled Whopper. It’s available for a limited time at select locations in the U.S. and on our website, but Hidden Valley Ranch is always on the menu at BK. Learn more: https://ow.ly/A66H50TN8Fm *Available in limited areas (Miami, New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Chicago). Limited quantities at participating U.S. restaurants starting Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. ET until sold out. Must purchase any BK sandwich and ask for dip cup. See terms: https://ow.ly/nPU950TN8Ff.

As we close out #HispanicHeritageMonth, we look back on how our HOLA employee resource group was able to shine a light on the community's culture, history and achievements. From an award-winning producer as a guest speaker to a pinata-making experience to volunteer activities to combat food insecurity across multiple locations and much more, the programming celebrated all that defines the Latino experience.

Infection preventionists play a vital role in safeguarding people from healthcare-associated infections. In support of their mission, our CloroxPro business recently launched a campaign that showcases what motivates IPs to enter and remain in the field. As we kick off International Infection Prevention Week, we’re sharing some of the stories about why they’re committed to “Protecting With Purpose.” https://ow.ly/iPWC50TJPbc Thank you to all the IPs for their dedication to this selfless work! #InfectionPreventionWeek