FAQs

What are the key opportunities for university, college, BBA and MBA grads?
We have a number of opportunities for BBAs, MBAs and undergraduates at SC Johnson. There are positions for new BBAs and MBAs in marketing, finance and sales; chemical engineering students in manufacturing; and graduates of BSc level, in RD&E.

What are the key opportunities for skilled production and trades workers?
Skilled production workers and trades will find our manufacturing facility a place where your expertise and opinions will have an impact. Our plant technology is replaced every three years, making it an up to date and continuous learning environment.

SC Johnson leads the marketplace across its categories with a commitment to innovation that defines the market, whether it’s in air care, insect control, home cleaning or home storage. How do we do it? By leading the business world in cutting-edge practices that attract the best people to our ranks. Our recruiting programs and summer internships allow us to identify the top undergraduate, MBA and BSc candidates each year to fill entry level positions in Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing and R,D&E. While it is our corporate policy to promote from within, we do occasionally have opportunities for experienced hires at middle and senior levels throughout the company.

New hires, whether at the entry level or higher level management, gain rapid exposure to all aspects of the business so they can make real contributions to our success right from the start. Our world-class training programs, including the Johnson Learning Institute, provide critical skill development opportunities throughout an employee’s career. We make sure everyone at SC Johnson is prepared to meet the challenges of a complex and changing business environment, helping them succeed both on and off the job.

What kind of career is right for you?
At SC Johnson, you decide where your career path will take you. Challenging cross-functional, international and stretch assignments make opportunities within the company unlimited. At SC Johnson you will be able to unlock your full potential.

What are we looking for in an employee?
SC Johnson is committed to recruit, retain and promote employees with a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences. Importantly, we are looking for individuals with characteristics that will enable them to be successful in our workplace environment. These include: Exceptional Leadership Qualities, High Initiative, Analytical Ability, Teamwork Skills and Creativity.

What are the key opportunities for experienced hires?
The opportunities for experienced hires span the enterprise and the globe. At SC Johnson, we have a stated objective of promoting people from within the organization. Occasionally we’ll need to fill gaps, which can be at the middle or senior levels of any part of the company, with outside hires.

What type of compensation package do you offer?
We offer a generous compensation package, including a competitive base salary, profit sharing at all levels of the company, comprehensive benefits, and for those at mid to higher level management positions - discretionary bonuses.

How long do most people stay with SC Johnson?
The average tenure at our company is more than 15 years. We strive to create a work environment at SC Johnson that balances experience with a steady influx of new employees with innovative ideas. Some employees have been at SC Johnson for over 30 years, however each year we bring in a class of dynamic new hires and they tend to stay at SC Johnson for a long time because this is a special place.

What skills do job seekers need to be successful at work and at the firm?
At SC Johnson, we value employees with a diversity of ideas, styles and backgrounds. However, all of our successful employees share some common traits:

• High Initiative
• Analytical Ability
• Teamwork Skills
• Creativity and Innovation
• Leadership

What are people saying about working at SC Johnson?

Just what is it about SC Johnson that consistently earns us a spot on “Best Companies to Work For” lists? Listen to what our employees say:

“The culture is one that welcomes a sense of ownership and immediate contribution...”

“SC Johnson is a fun place to work!”

“It’s a company that cares about me.”

“Family ownership is a real point of difference...we’re able to think long-term, not just about quarterly earnings.”

“I am given a sense of responsibility that lets me know my work matters...”

“At SC Johnson, people work hard and play hard with a true work-life balance.”