Robot Operator; shifts

We are seeking Cold End Robot Operator based in our Byhalia, MS manufacturing facility (4594 Cayce Road). The position is scheduled for 5AM-5PM on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. At ROCKWOOL, your work matters. You'll be part of a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement while enjoying competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to build a lasting career. Together, we're creating innovative solutions that make buildings safer, more energy efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.

Join us and make a difference!

In this role, you'll operate and monitor the Unit Load robot and related equipment, ensuring materials move safely and consistently through the production line. You'll keep operations running smoothly, support product transitions, and communicate equipment issues quickly to maintain workflow efficiency. Working closely with the Lead Hand, Supervisor, and cross-functional teams, you'll share shift updates, report unusual conditions, and ensure seamless handovers—making you a critical part of our production success.

$21/hour, plus annual performance bonus based on factory-wide key performance indicators.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k match up to 6%
• Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• 100% company-paid life insurance
• Fitness reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and career development opportunities
• Company-provided PPE, annual safety shoe reimbursement, and comprehensive safety programs

• Experience with machine set-up, machine operation, and computer-based controls
• Knowledge of equipment operation and safe methods for clearing jams and restoring equipment
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, shutdown procedures, and checklists
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Experience communicating equipment status, production issues, and shift updates to supervisors and cross-functional departments in a manufacturing environment

• Operate the Unit Load robot, use WinCC, and make routine adjustments to support production needs
• Respond to alarms and clear line, label, and equipment jams by following established safe procedures
• Maintain the pallet de-stacker, strapper, hooder, and labeler by changing rolls, adjusting tension, and keeping equipment ready
• Troubleshoot equipment problems, prepare for product changes, and report breakdowns or repair needs to the Lead Hand or Supervisor
• Complete shutdown tasks, keep the work area clean and safe, and hand over open issues to the next shift

ROCKWOOL is the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in Denmark in 1937, we transform volcanic rock into innovative products that help create safer, healthier, and more sustainable buildings and industries. With ~11,800 dedicated colleagues across 37 countries and sales in more than 120, we share one common purpose: to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

At ROCKWOOL, you'll be part of a welcoming, safety-first team built on "The ROCKWOOL Way"—our core values of Ambition, Responsibility, Integrity, and Efficiency. We champion diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. In our manufacturing operations, we prioritize safety above all else—every colleague deserves to go home safe every day. We foster a collaborative environment where teams work together to solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and take pride in producing world-class stone wool products.

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