Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

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

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

• 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

• 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.

At Penn Color, it's our employees that make all the difference! Penn Color employees are passionate about solving customer problems empowered to make decisions that create value for our customers - beyond their expectations. At Penn Color, we listen, care, and invest in helping our employees build their future in a healthy and stable company. Career opportunities are created by success as a team, by business growth and by the diversity of the markets we serve.

Does this resonate with you? Then Penn Color is your employer of choice.

At Penn Color, we inspire the world’s leading brands to push the boundaries of color and function. We are a third-generation, family owned, global developer and manufacturer of color and functional additive masterbatches, compounds, and liquid pigmented dispersions. The unique position that Penn Color holds in the industry makes a difference for customers: as a global leader, Penn Color is a stable and dependable partner, offering world-class knowledge, experience and capabilities; as a privately held company, Penn Color is fast, nimble, willing to take calculated risks, and easy to do business with.