Machine Operator

Job Description:

We’re looking for dedicated, hands-on individuals to join our growing Production team as Machine Operators at our Hatfield, PA facility. These positions are available on second and third shift, Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:06 PM and Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 PM to 7:06 AM.

The starting rate for these positions is $22.00+ per hour, with flexibility for higher pay based on experience and qualifications.

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
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness
• Retirement and Financial Security
• PTO & Work Life Balance
• Career Growth & Development
• Employee Perks & Community 

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.