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The Jel Sert Company Snapshot
Our Vision
The Jel Sert Company's operating priorities are safety and quality. Jel Sert will continually strive to ensure its products and employees are the safest and of the highest quality.
The Jel Sert Company's operating priorities are safety and quality. Jel Sert will continually strive to ensure its products and employees are the safest and of the highest quality.
As a proud family-owned business, we understand that sharing a meal, a treat or even just a quick beverage can be an opportunity to create meaningful time with loved ones and good friends. In today’s fast-paced, busy world, these moments can be few and far between and thus all the more valued. That is why we believe we create plenty more than just delicious food and beverage products.
We bring smiles to a summer picnic gathering. We bring laughs to a holiday dinner table. We bring joy to the local neighborhood lemonade stand. It is our pleasure to be able to assist in making these moments all the more memorable. Thank you for allowing us to do so.
WHAT WE DO
Since its incorporation in 1926, The Jel Sert Company has been at the forefront of innovation in the food and beverage industry with an evolving portfolio of brands ranging from drink mixes and dessert mixes to freezer pops. Our beloved brands include Otter Pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, Pop-Ice, Kool Pops, All Sport, Wyler’s Light, Pure Kick, Flavor-Aid, Royal, and My-T-Fine, as well as a portfolio of leading licensed CPG brands.
The Jel Sert Company is based in West Chicago, Illinois, where over 1,000 employees share the company’s passion for producing high-quality, high-value products that are staples in family households nationwide.
CORE PRINCIPLES
Our People
The passion and dedication of 1,000 West Chicago-based employees is what has kept The Jel Sert Company moving forward for nearly 100 years. We strive to create a working environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility and a shared vision for creating incredible products. Jel Sert is proud of being awarded the Great Place to Work certification along with making Fortune’s Great Place to Work in Chicago and Great Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production.
Quality First
Since Day One, we've built our reputation on the belief that quality comes first. Whether it's our products, our people, manufacturing methods, or philanthropic programs, quality is at the forefront of everything we do.
Continual Growth
While we pride ourselves on our heritage and the history of our company, we are constantly looking toward the future. We keep our focus on continued innovation in product development and manufacturing, creating new strategic partnerships, growing in new markets and maintaining both a national and global perspective.
Community Involvement
We believe that community involvement is essential to the well-being of our company, our employees and our world. We work diligently to generate awareness for lesser publicized causes such as the American Childhood Cancer Organization and National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, with a focus on creating programs that make a difference in people's lives. Everything we do in and for our community comes from the heart.
Sustainability Efforts
The Jel Sert Company is committed to changing the way we do business through continuous efforts to improve our environmental sustainability. From reusing plastic scrap from bottles to eliminating waste and reducing the amount of diesel fuel used in transporting our products, we are always taking action to reduce waste and energy consumption in all areas of our business.
CAREERS
Based in West Chicago, Illinois, The Jel Sert Company employs passionate people who share our mission of making high-quality, high-value food and beverage products that help families and friends gather together to create lasting memories. We believe that our company’s continued success depends on our ability to attract incredible talent, which is why we invest in the professional development of our employees and work hard to help each employee exceed his or her potential.
The Jel Sert Company seeks candidates who take pride in their work and want to contribute their unique ideas, skills, experience, and passion to our company. If you want a privately held, innovative, results-driven organization that rewards and values creativity, professionalism, teamwork, honesty, and longevity, follow the link above to apply at The Jel Sert Company.
We bring smiles to a summer picnic gathering. We bring laughs to a holiday dinner table. We bring joy to the local neighborhood lemonade stand. It is our pleasure to be able to assist in making these moments all the more memorable. Thank you for allowing us to do so.
WHAT WE DO
Since its incorporation in 1926, The Jel Sert Company has been at the forefront of innovation in the food and beverage industry with an evolving portfolio of brands ranging from drink mixes and dessert mixes to freezer pops. Our beloved brands include Otter Pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, Pop-Ice, Kool Pops, All Sport, Wyler’s Light, Pure Kick, Flavor-Aid, Royal, and My-T-Fine, as well as a portfolio of leading licensed CPG brands.
The Jel Sert Company is based in West Chicago, Illinois, where over 1,000 employees share the company’s passion for producing high-quality, high-value products that are staples in family households nationwide.
CORE PRINCIPLES
Our People
The passion and dedication of 1,000 West Chicago-based employees is what has kept The Jel Sert Company moving forward for nearly 100 years. We strive to create a working environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility and a shared vision for creating incredible products. Jel Sert is proud of being awarded the Great Place to Work certification along with making Fortune’s Great Place to Work in Chicago and Great Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production.
Quality First
Since Day One, we've built our reputation on the belief that quality comes first. Whether it's our products, our people, manufacturing methods, or philanthropic programs, quality is at the forefront of everything we do.
Continual Growth
While we pride ourselves on our heritage and the history of our company, we are constantly looking toward the future. We keep our focus on continued innovation in product development and manufacturing, creating new strategic partnerships, growing in new markets and maintaining both a national and global perspective.
Community Involvement
We believe that community involvement is essential to the well-being of our company, our employees and our world. We work diligently to generate awareness for lesser publicized causes such as the American Childhood Cancer Organization and National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, with a focus on creating programs that make a difference in people's lives. Everything we do in and for our community comes from the heart.
Sustainability Efforts
The Jel Sert Company is committed to changing the way we do business through continuous efforts to improve our environmental sustainability. From reusing plastic scrap from bottles to eliminating waste and reducing the amount of diesel fuel used in transporting our products, we are always taking action to reduce waste and energy consumption in all areas of our business.
CAREERS
Based in West Chicago, Illinois, The Jel Sert Company employs passionate people who share our mission of making high-quality, high-value food and beverage products that help families and friends gather together to create lasting memories. We believe that our company’s continued success depends on our ability to attract incredible talent, which is why we invest in the professional development of our employees and work hard to help each employee exceed his or her potential.
The Jel Sert Company seeks candidates who take pride in their work and want to contribute their unique ideas, skills, experience, and passion to our company. If you want a privately held, innovative, results-driven organization that rewards and values creativity, professionalism, teamwork, honesty, and longevity, follow the link above to apply at The Jel Sert Company.
