What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Shift Dryer Operator position at CRH?
Job ID: 529629
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
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.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative 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.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
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
- 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
- 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
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.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative 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.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.