Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Penn Color, Inc. • Hatfield, PA

2d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

WHO WE NEED We have excellent full time manufacturing opportunities available in our Hatfield, PA location. These are 2nd Shift positions that will train briefly on 1st shift. We will provide all training and a stable environment. Starting pay is generally $22.00-$23.85/hr (negotiable based on experience) with outstanding annual increases. Penn Color provides a living wage and benefits to take care of you and your family along with long-term, career stability. With a little long-term vision, you can set yourself up for a life with peace of mind. We are looking for long-term players who want to find a home and build a future together with us! Depending on the position tasks can include: Reading production schedules, customer orders, work orders, etc. Pre-mixing of raw materials Machine operation Operation of forklift and other equipment as necessary Other duties as assigned What We’re Looking For We are looking for dependable individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be successful if you have: Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety Ability to follow instructions and complete routine tasks reliably Willingness to perform physically demanding work Strong teamwork and communication skills Basic math skills for measuring and verifying materials Ability to stay organized and maintain clean work areas Education & Experience No formal education or prior experience required. Training is provided. Physical & Work Environment Requirements This is a physically demanding role performed in a manufacturing environment. The position requires: Work in an industrial setting with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and moving machinery Standing for most of an 8-hour shift with frequent walking, reaching, and handling materials Occasional climbing, kneeling, crouching, or balancing Regular lifting up to 50 lbs. and frequent lifting up to 100 lbs. Routine use of hand tools, cleaning equipment, and material handling equipment Strict adherence to PPE and safety procedures Why Join Penn Color? Family-owned, people-first workplace culture Strong focus on safety, quality, and operational discipline Long-term job stability in a manufacturing environment Hands-on training and skill development opportunities Clear growth paths into production, maintenance, and technical roles Supportive, team-based environment where your work directly supports plant operations and product quality Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other protected category. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration 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. Apply today! 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.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to follow instructions and complete routine tasks reliably
• Willingness to perform physically demanding work
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Basic math skills for measuring and verifying materials
• Ability to stay organized and maintain clean work areas

Responsibilities

• Reading production schedules, customer orders, work orders, etc.
• Pre-mixing of raw materials
• Machine operation
• Operation of forklift and other equipment as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Family-owned, people-first workplace culture
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and operational discipline
• Long-term job stability in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on training and skill development opportunities
• Clear growth paths into production, maintenance, and technical roles
• Supportive, team-based environment where your work directly supports plant operations and product quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees