Dryer Operator

CRH plc; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) saving plan

Wellness programs

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle APG in Texas seeks a Dryer Operator to safely run fluid bed or rotary dryers and related equipment. You will start, adjust, and monitor machinery, perform basic maintenance, and ensure clean work areas in compliance with safety rules and PPE requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, with ability to read procedures and perform basic math. Experience with heavy equipment like front-end loaders is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent is required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, safety rules, and production instructions.
• Basic math skills to support operations, inventory, or reporting.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Observe dryer operation and adjust to maintain set parameters.
• Receive bulk truckloads of aggregates from outside carriers.
• Operate a front-end loader to fill bulk material silos to meet daily production demands.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and startup machinery for daily production.
• Monitor dryer conditions and product quality to meet specifications.
• Maintain production records and report operational issues to supervisors.

Skills

Reading procedures

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability/attendance

Tools

Front-end Loader

Job description

Job ID: 530095

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

Dryer Operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a fluid bed or rotary dryer and associated conveying equipment in the drying process. Duties include start-up, operation, adjustment to proper parameters, basic preventative maintenance, and cleaning of the equipment and work areas, as well as the safe operation of a front-end loader and other mobile equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Observe dryer operation and perform adjustments to maintain set parameters
• Receive bulk truckloads of aggregates from outside carriers
• Operate a front-end loader to fill bulk material silos to meet daily production demands
• Perform routine machine maintenance
• Startup machinery for daily production
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and communicate maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel
• Perform housekeeping tasks
• Monitor product quality and dryer operating conditions, including temperatures, airflow, and moisture levels and make adjustments as necessary to meet specifications
• Maintain production records and communicate operational issues to supervisors and maintenance personnel
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements to maintain a safe work environment
• Identify and report safety hazards, equipment issues, and near‑miss incidents promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and safely operate equipment in accordance with company standards
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, safety rules, and production instructions
• Capability to use basic math skills to support operational, inventory, reporting, or transactional activities.
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment preferred
• Constant work performed in a manufacturing facility with exposure to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, weather conditions, and noise
• Frequent ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Frequent ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, stand, sit, squat
• Frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 85 pounds
• Good manual dexterity, multi‑limb coordination and stamina
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, metatarsal footwear, and other protective gear as required
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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