Drying Machine and Yard Operator - Aberdeen, NC at Oldcastle APG Inc in Aberdeen, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job ID: 480691

Techniseal, now a division of Oldcastle® Building Products, is located on the South Shore of Montreal and is an innovative Canadian company originally founded in 1984. We develop, manufacture and distribute a full range of premium quality products for the cleaning and protection of exterior surfaces. World leader in the production of Polymeric Sand and of treatment products for concrete pavers and slabs, Techniseal is active in Canada, the United States and Europe.

Job Summary

This position will operate the loader equipment and the drying machine. The position is one that is outdoor, unpaved environment. The successful candidate must be able to work at a good pace and with seriousness. The operator will use the loader to take the sand and put it into the dryer. He/She will operate the dryer ensuring it respects the recipe. The operator will have to adhere at all times to safety policies and procedures and respect the quality assurance procedures and rules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that the dryer is functioning properly and dries at the right temperature and flow rate, thus respecting the directives on how to manipulate the equipment. Makes necessary process adjustment as needed.


• Could be asked to shunt


• Work in an environment using combustible material (propane)


• Responsible to fill the dryer with the proper sand as per manufacturing orders and assuring that the dryer works at all times during the shift.


• Supports the production laborer when you are not drying sand or when requested by the company.


• Other duties and/or responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned as needed​​​

Requirements

• One year experience minimum in driving a loader


• Active driver's license


• Must be able to work safely, judging distances and operating equipment with precision


• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education is an asset


• Able to read and write in English as well as record and understand numerical values

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 lbs., extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working inside and outside, and use of protection equipment


• Able to perform job tasks in dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions


• Able to sit for extended periods, climb up & down from cab heights, and work effectively in outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog

Preferences

• Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals

Compensation

• Hourly rate - Starting at $18/hour


• Work schedule : day shift, 40 hrs/week


• 3 days for personal time off per calendar year paid out if not used on the last pay of the year


• 2 weeks' vacation per calendar year for the first 2 years and 3 weeks' vacation starting the 3rd year of service + 5 paid holidays between Christmas and New Year