Dryer Operator
About the role
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.
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.
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
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