Dryer Operator - Precision Manufacturing & Safety

at OLDCASTLE APG, INC. in; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture with growth options

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is seeking a Dryer Operator to safely and efficiently operate a fluid bed or rotary dryer and associated equipment. You will start up machines, monitor parameters, manage material flow, and perform basic maintenance to meet production specs.

Responsibilities include reading specifications, adjusting operations, handling bulk aggregates, operating a front-end loader, and maintaining records while adhering to safety rules and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to use basic math skills to support operational, inventory, reporting, or transactional activities.
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment preferred.
• Exposure to airborne particles, moving parts, weather conditions, and noise in a manufacturing setting.
• Frequent ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, and squatting.
• Frequent lifting up to 85 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and stamina.
• Ability to wear PPE (safety gear).
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

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.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Startup machinery for daily production.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and communicate needs to maintenance.
• Maintain production records and report operational issues to supervisors.
• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Identify and report safety hazards and near-miss incidents promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and operate equipment safely.
• Other duties as assigned as needed.

Skills

Reading procedures

Math skills

Manual dexterity

Reliability

Safety awareness

Attention to attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end loader

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is seeking a Dryer Operator to safely and efficiently operate a fluid bed or rotary dryer and associated equipment. You will start up machines, monitor parameters, manage material flow, and perform basic maintenance to meet production specs.

Responsibilities include reading specifications, adjusting operations, handling bulk aggregates, operating a front-end loader, and maintaining records while adhering to safety rules and PPE requirements.