Night-Shift Dryer Operator — Manufacturing

Oldcastle APG; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle APG in Texas is seeking a Dryer Operator to safely and efficiently run a fluid bed or rotary dryer and related equipment, including the handling of aggregates and silos. Responsibilities include start-up, parameter adjustments, minor maintenance, and ensuring product quality in a demanding production setting.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to read procedures, and basic math; prior experience with heavy equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, safety rules, and production instructions.
• Basic math skills to support operational, inventory, reporting, or transactional activities.
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment with noise and particles.

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 daily production demands.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Startup machinery for daily production.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and communicate maintenance needs.
• Maintain production records and report operational issues to supervisors.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
• Identify and report safety hazards and near-miss incidents promptly.

Skills

Basic math

Front-end loader operation

Safety awareness

Reliability & attendance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end loader

Job description

Oldcastle APG in Texas is seeking a Dryer Operator to safely and efficiently run a fluid bed or rotary dryer and related equipment, including the handling of aggregates and silos. Responsibilities include start-up, parameter adjustments, minor maintenance, and ensuring product quality in a demanding production setting.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to read procedures, and basic math; prior experience with heavy equipment is preferred.