3rd Shift Machine Operator – Growth & Safety Focus

Penn Color, Inc.; Hatfield Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Long-term opportunities

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Penn Color, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Operator to join our Production team in Hatfield, PA on a third shift. You’ll work with mills, trays, and batch cards, performing safety checks and ensuring equipment readiness.

Training is provided, and no formal education or prior experience is required. We value a safety-first mindset, accurate batch execution, and strong teamwork to maintain product quality. This role offers a family-oriented environment with opportunities for growth within a global

Qualifications

• Attention to detail when following batch cards and safety procedures.
• Safety-first mindset with PPE compliance.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Mechanical aptitude around heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform required safety checks including lockout/tagout, brake verification, temperature adjustments, and oil circulation inspections
• Inspect trays, blades, and surrounding work areas to ensure equipment readiness
• Retrieve compounded materials and batch cards from the pre-mix area using manual handling or forklifts
• Heat mill rolls and load materials in measured increments according to batch card instructions
• Grind and band material through the roll mill to achieve consistent product quality
• Monitor roll speed, temperature, and band formation throughout production
• Strip material from the mill using pneumatic blades or non-ferrous knives
• Place cooled material onto tables and prepare it for transfer to the next processing stage
• Report mechanical issues, safety concerns, or quality deviations to supervision or maintenance

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Independent worker

Basic computer skills

Communication & teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Penn Color, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Operator to join our Production team in Hatfield, PA on a third shift. You’ll work with mills, trays, and batch cards, performing safety checks and ensuring equipment readiness.

Training is provided, and no formal education or prior experience is required. We value a safety-first mindset, accurate batch execution, and strong teamwork to maintain product quality. This role offers a family-oriented environment with opportunities for growth within a global