Dryer Operator

About the Role

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. This includes start-up, operation, adjustment to proper parameters, basic preventative maintenance, and cleaning of the equipment and work areas. Operators also safely operate a front-end loader and other mobile equipment.

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
• Perform housekeeping tasks
• Monitor product quality and dryer operating conditions (temperatures, airflow, moisture levels) and make adjustments as necessary
• Maintain production records and communicate operational issues
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Identify and report safety hazards, equipment issues, and near-miss incidents
• Maintain a clean, organized work area

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 for operational, inventory, reporting, or transactional activities
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment preferred

Qualifications

• Constant work 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, and 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 PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, metatarsal footwear, and other protective gear
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Benefits

• 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

Oldcastle, a CRH company, offers highly competitive base pay and a decentralized, diversified structure that allows employees to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.