Working at ROCKWOOL

We are a market-leading global company with a proud 80-year history of creating well-paying jobs and being recognized as a top employer. At ROCKWOOL, we believe our success is built on a foundation of teamwork and that all employees excel when we create an atmosphere of trust, respect, communication, and support.

We are committed to West Virginia for the long-term, bringing job stability and security to workers employed at our new Ranson, West Virginia facility. In Ranson, at full production we will employ at least 150 people locally with approximately 80 percent of those positions in technician roles supporting the production line and 20 percent in leadership roles. Baseline salaries for these jobs will range from $38,000-$62,000 for technicians, $65,000- $90,000 for mechanics and electricians (skilled maintenance positions), and an average $100,000 per year for leadership and management positions.

In addition to the competitive base salary, all employees receive excellent benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage (of which the company pays up to 80 percent of the premium), as well as disability and life insurance. Employees can elect to receive coverage for their spouse and dependents. We are proud to offer a well-rounded benefits package which includes two-three weeks of paid vacation and a 401K matched up to six percent by ROCKWOOL. In total, the benefits package has a value of about $18,500.

ROCKWOOL provides access to courses, apprenticeships, and a range of in-house and online training programs and resources to support skills development and employee advancement. This allows entry-level staff, for example, to be strongly positioned for growth, and with excellent performance on the job, they may be eligible for promotions after just one-two years.

We also provide multiple programs as part of our commitment to long-term security of our employees, including: 

• A hybrid vehicle incentive program 
• Fitness reimbursement 
• Education reimbursement via generous tuition subsidies for job-related courses 
• Mentoring program (employees are eligible to participate after one year of service) 
• Employee product purchase program 
• Uniform program

Looking for more information about meaningful career opportunities with our team in Ranson? Download our Working at ROCKWOOL Fact Sheet.

Workplace culture

Our respectful culture means that you can be yourself and build your skills and competencies to the best of your ability. We pride ourselves on providing a people-driven and inclusive culture, with a commitment to recruiting and retaining the best talent while ensuring equal opportunities and non-discrimination. When you work with us you can count on managers who will trust and empower you to grow both professionally and personally.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of initiatives with passionate colleagues because at ROCKWOOL collaboration among our employees helps promote a stronger working environment and the sharing of best practices.

We believe that the foundation of sustainable communities is its people. ROCKWOOL is proud to foster a positive environment and empower a workforce that delivers solutions aimed at enhancing modern living for people and the planet. Our track record of success in fostering entrepreneurial thinking in a positive workplace culture has earned our Milton facility multiple top employer awards. 

Every day, we are developing and applying new technologies in our production process to leverage the power of stone wool in building a more sustainable future. Our products help save energy, reduce emissions and waste, and improve building performance.

Along with sustainable solutions, health and safety are at the core of our operations. Safety culture at ROCKWOOL starts with our factory leaders and team members developing best practices and ensuring that we deliver extensive training to create the safest workplace environment possible for our employees. But perhaps the most important safety factor of all at ROCKWOOL is the communication, cooperation and sense of teamwork among our employees.

As a result, we continually invest in industry-leading practices and processes. This includes the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility right here in Ranson and training programs to ensure our workforce is set up for success to deliver high-quality standards across all positions. Take a tour of manufacturing at ROCKWOOL by watching our plant tour video below.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

At ROCKWOOL, corporate social responsibility is an integral part of who we are. Our facility in Ranson, WV is part of an organization where corporate social responsibility starts at the top and involves everyone. While our products help improve people’s living conditions by giving them thermal and acoustic comfort as well as increased fire resilience, we also have a continued focus on our social responsibility. 

We aim to be a responsible corporate citizen within each of our local communities and the global environment. This is a commitment that began at ROCKWOOL in the 1950s, well before corporate social responsibility became fashionable. Today, this commitment is at the heart of who we are and our values as an organization.

Examples of our corporate social responsibility initiatives in Jefferson County range from supporting Jefferson County Community Ministries, to donating to Kidz Power Pacs, and a partnership with both the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson County Fire and Rescue Association.

Should a strong social conscience be an important part of what you look for in an organization then why not think about a career with ROCKWOOL? Corporate responsibility is in our DNA. To learn more, download our Corporate Social Responsibility Fact Sheet.