Prototyping and Pilot Plant Senior Technician

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Your Role At Clorox:

Glad is seeking a hands-on, creatively driven Prototyping and Conversion Sr. Technician to support the development of next-generation trash and waste management solutions.
This role is ideal for a creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about turning ideas into tangible prototypes.
This hands-on role is also responsible for working within a team to operate and maintain pilot plant equipment used to convert plastic film into finished trash bags.
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative R&D environment.

This position will be located in Willowbrook, IL and the individual will be expected to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, dayshift.
Opportunity for overtime, as business need supports.

In This Role, You Will:

Prototyping Lead Technician - 50%

• Build and iterate physical prototypes of new concepts for bags and wraps, using sealing, patterning, gluing and other lab/pilot scale equipment.
• Operate and maintain prototyping equipment such as heat sealers, cutting tools, and custom tools.
• Document processes, test results, and learnings to support iterative development and knowledge sharing.
• Train other technicians in safe and efficient operation of equipment and prototyping production.
• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists to bring early-stage ideas to life.
• Apply creative problem-solving to address functional, aesthetic, and manufacturability challenges.
• Draw inspiration from a wide range of sources—consumer insights, industrial design, sustainability trends, and adjacent industries—to inform prototyping approaches.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and well-stocked prototyping lab environment.

Conversion Technician: 50%

• Work with pilot plant team to operate conversion equipment that converts plastic film into trash bags.
• Support experimental runs by setting up equipment, monitoring process parameters, troubleshooting equipment and process issues and generating data via relevant test methods.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safe, clean, and organized workspaces.
• Document procedures, observations, and results to support product development and translation to manufacturing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in pilot plant operations and process efficiency.

What We Look For:

• 4+ years of experience in prototyping, model making, or hands-on product development (experience in consumer packaged goods or flexible materials/plastics is a plus)
• Or 4+ years of experience in a pilot plant, manufacturing, or technical operations role (experience with film conversion or flexible packaging is a plus).

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Workplace Type:

This position will be located in Willowbrook, IL and the individual will be expected to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, dayshift.
Opportunity for overtime, as business need supports.

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[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

• –Zone A: $27.64 - $48.08
• –Zone B: $25.34 - $44.09
• –Zone C: $23.03 - $40.05

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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