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Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Oil-Dri is a leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing sorbent minerals. With mines located throughout the USA, products are specially processed for retail/wholesale and business-to-business markets including cat litter, agricultural carriers, animal feed ingredients, vegetable oil filters and liquid waste absorbents.
Purpose
At Oil-Dri, collaboration, transparency, and accessibility aren’t just ideals—they’re how we operate every day. Oil-Dri’s leadership team, including our President & CEO, is approachable, engaged, and knows teammates by name. We believe success happens when every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. Across departments and locations, our functional groups work together—never in silos—driving innovation and growth. We regularly connect our global workforce through quarterly corporate newsletters and bring teammates together in person at our annual Global Sales Meeting to strengthen relationships, share ideas, and celebrate achievements.
Vision
As a family-controlled and operated organization, we take the long view in every decision. Like the steady tortoise from Aesop’s fable, we prioritize sustainable growth over quick wins—always with future generations in mind. Our legacy is built on strong relationships, many of which run deep—over the years, more than 65 families have had multiple members working at the company, a testament to our close-knit community. Whether you’ve been with us for one year or thirty, at Oil-Dri, you’re family.
Mission
We Create Value From Sorbent Minerals—but our mission extends far beyond products. It’s about people, integrity, and continuous improvement. Our inclusive, team-oriented culture empowers every teammate to make a difference, contribute ideas, and drive positive change. We take pride in fostering a workplace where innovation, accountability, and respect are the foundation for long-term success. Recognition programs throughout the year celebrate those who embody our core values and make Oil-Dri stronger.
Additional Culture Details
Oil-Dri’s culture is guided by our “WE CARE” values: Work-Life Balance, Ethics, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. These principles are more than words—they shape every decision, every interaction, and how we do business. We believe integrity, honesty, diversity, and compassion are essential to building a company where people thrive. From supporting healthy lifestyles with gym membership offsets to promoting family-friendly policies that encourage work–life balance, Oil-Dri is committed to creating an environment where teammates succeed professionally while staying present for the moments that matter most. “WE CARE” isn’t just a slogan—it’s our promise to our teammates, customers, partners, and communities.
Values
- WE CARE
- Work-Life Balance
Ethics
Communication/Customer focus/Continuous improvement
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
Oil-Dri’s culture and the objectives that we focus on in managing our business are based on our “WE CARE” values. “WE CARE” is an acronym for remembering our core values, which is the moral standard that we endeavor to apply to our teammates, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders. We continuously work to reinforce these values through leading by example, training, and rewarding positive behaviors. We use “WE CARE” values as a moral compass to constantly strive for continuous improvement. These values are embedded into everything we do and are reflected in our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, formal policies and procedures, annual training, and a strong governance structure. Our WE CARE values are also the basis of our formal teammate recognition process.
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Employees
825 US Employees
Industry
Other - Consumer Goods
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