Dryer Operator

Oldcastle APG; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disb

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture with growth andprom

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is seeking a Dryer Operator to safely operate a fluid bed or rotary dryer and related equipment. Responsibilities include startup, parameter adjustments, basic maintenance, and safe operation of mobile equipment.

Competitive pay with strong safety standards and production targets. You will read specifications, monitor operations, manage material receipts, and maintain records while adhering to PPE requirements and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, safety rules, and production instructions.
• Capability to use basic math to support operational tasks.
• Experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment preferred.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and maintain attendance.
• Ability to wear PPE and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Observe dryer operation and adjust parameters to maintain set points.
• Receive bulk truckloads of aggregates from outside carriers.
• Operate a front-end loader to fill bulk material silos to meet production needs.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Startup machinery for daily production.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report maintenance needs.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain clean work areas.
• Monitor temperatures, airflow, and moisture; adjust to meet specs.
• Maintain production records and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements.

Skills

Reading procedures

Basic math skills

Reliability

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end loader operation

Job description

Job ID: 526196

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 Affine 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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