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FAMILY VALUES, GLOBAL IMPACT.

Nestled among the corn fields in Northwest Illinois lies the birthplace of electric hair clippers and the most patented innovator in the industry: Wahl.

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Our Mission & Values

Our mission is to design, manufacture and market high-quality electromechanical hair clipping and personal care products as a world leader in professional, consumer and animal markets. We do this by aligning our work with our core values:

  • • Stewardship for employees and their families
  • • Integrity, honesty and fairness
  • • Empowered employees
  • • Stewardship for our craft
  • • Global and long-term perspective
  • • Innovation and risk taking
  • • Simple and visual
  • • Service to our customers
  • • Environmental stewardship

Family Owned, Family Values

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

100 Years of Wahl

We are proud to celebrate 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

My Wahl Story: Ben Phillips

Long-time employee, Ben Phillips shares his story of becoming Wahl's onsite Master Barber as well as running his own successful barbershop.

My Wahl Story: Erica Kelly

Wahl's Director of North America Supply Chain, Erica Kelly, shares her story of successfully leading her team while also being a full-time mom to her three girls.

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It. See What Others Have to Say.

Name

TED N

Career

BLADE ENGINEER

Year Started

2017

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT WAHL?

Honestly, the best thing about working at Wahl Clipper is the diversity in projects I work on. In a nutshell I get to spend my days making things better via process, quality, and safety improvements

Name

Christine H.

Career

Assistant 2nd shift Cell Leader

Year Started

2012

WHAT DOES THE WAHL WAY MEAN TO YOU?

Doing things today to make sure we have a good impact on tomorrow.

Name

Dylan L.

Career

Lean Coordinator

Year Started

2017

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?

Something different every day, opportunities to find solutions.

Name

Andrea O.

Career

Sr. Demand Planner

Year Started

2019

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT WAHL?

The company is intensely focused on continuous improvement, and creates an environment that encourages employee engagement, passion, and balance. It's okay to try, and to fail as long as we continue to learn and grow!

Name

Preethi Pandey

Career

Industrial Engineer

Year Started

2019

If someone asked you, "Why should I do business with Wahl," what would you say?

At Wahl there is a genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals all revolving around helping the customer which makes it stand out and a leader in its segment.

Name

Jessica Van Dusen

Career

HQ Global Support

Year Started

2010

What do you love most about your job specifically?

Another one that's hard to pick one thing; Aside from the people I encounter in my specific role, I LOVE that I continue to evolve my skillset and my ability to contribute to the company and its ever-growing needs.

Perks of Working Here

When you work at Wahl, you join the Wahl family. There are many perks to working at Wahl that go beyond being a part of a company that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations for the global market. We focus on the long-term, and we also make room for some fun.

Career Development

We value continuous improvement and believe that it is an important foundational value for all Wahl employees.

Family Fun Day

Family is another foundation of Wahl. Family Fun day is a day to have fun with Wahl employees and their families.

Unique Wahl Facts

Our reach goes farther than most. Like when we opened offices in 25 countries and sent the Aero Clipper to space.

Around The World

Where We Are: Sterling, IL

Sterling is a rural community in Northwest Illinois with a rich industrial history. The community has been enriched by many multi-generational family businesses since its founding in 1834. Amongst those family businesses is Wahl Clipper, who today is led by fourth-generation family members that work in, live in, and enhance our community.

Sterling offers a small town feel and the epitome of Midwest living. Our community has a variety of parks and outdoor activities including miles of biking and walking trails, boating on the Rock River and kayaking the Hennepin Canal. It is the perfect place to grow a career and a family.

Sterling is central to many larger communities in the region, ideally located for weekend trips to cities like Chicago and Milwaukee, as well as, college towns like Champaign, IL, Madison, WI and Iowa City, IA.

Learn About Our Benefits

Wahl Clipper offers a competitive salary and benefit package including:

  • • BCBSIL Medical Coverage
  • • In & Out-of-Network BCBSIL Dental Coverage
  • • Employer-Funded Health Savings Account
  • • Yearly Biometric Testing with Wellness Credits
  • • 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Company Match
  • • Profit Sharing
  • • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • • Scholarship Program
  • • Daycare Discounts
  • • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • • Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
  • • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
  • • Casual Work Environment

Join Our Team

Open Positions

Join our innovative team. Find a career at Wahl Clipper Corporation.

Work With Us

Internships

Develop your skills and career at Wahl Clipper Corporation.

Start Your Career

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wahl Clipper Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wahl does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.