Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Penn Color, Inc.; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Color, Inc. in Hatfield, PA is seeking dedicated Production Operators for a third shift to join our growing team. You will perform safety checks, operate and monitor milling equipment, and ensure product quality through careful handling of materials.

No formal education required; training provided. This role offers a hands‑on, family‑oriented environment with opportunities to grow into maintenance and technical positions.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; training provided.
• Ability to follow batch cards and procedures.
• Comfort around heavy equipment.
• Strong safety and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks including lockout/tagout.
• Inspect trays, blades, and equipment readiness.
• Retrieve materials and batch cards from pre-mix area.
• Heat mill rolls and load materials per batch card.
• Grind and band material to ensure quality.
• Monitor roll speed, temp, and band formation.
• Strip material from mill with pneumatic blades.
• Prepare material for transfer to next stage.
• Report issues to supervision or maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Tools

Forklifts

Hand tools

Milling equipment

PPE usage

Job description

Job Description:

We’re looking for dedicated, hands‑on individuals to join our growing Production team as Operator at our Hatfield, PA facility, this is a third shift position.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy working with machinery, and want to be part of a family‑oriented environment, Penn Color is the place for you.

We offer a stable, long‑term career path in a company that values its people as much as its products. You’ll be surrounded by exceptional teammates, supported by a culture built on respect and collaboration, and have the opportunity to grow in a global organization that continues to expand.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for reliable, detail‑focused individuals who are comfortable working in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.

You’ll be successful if you have:

• Strong attention to detail when following batch cards and procedures
• A safety‑first mindset with consistent PPE compliance
• Ability to work independently under general supervision
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around heavy equipment

No formal education or prior experience is required. Training is provided.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This role is performed in a manufacturing environment and requires:

• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, volatile materials, and moving machinery
• Standing and walking for most of an 8‑hour shift with frequent reaching and handling of materials
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Regular lifting up to 50 lbs. and frequent lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Routine use of hand tools, air‑powered tools, milling equipment, and cleaning solvents
• Consistent use of PPE due to potentially hazardous conditions

Why Join Penn Color?

• Family‑owned, people‑first workplace culture
• Strong commitment to safety and structured manufacturing processes
• Stable, long‑term employment opportunities
• Hands‑on training and skill development
• Clear growth paths into advanced production, maintenance, and technical roles
• Team‑driven environment where your work directly impacts quality and customer satisfaction

Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.

Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.