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. 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
- Prepare, stage, and load raw materials into vessels according to batch card specifications
- Operate the BP mixer, monitor production runs, and collect samples to verify consistency and quality
- Package, label, and document finished products to meet internal and customer quality requirements
- Clean and sanitize mixers, vessels, and work areas using approved procedures
- Perform routine equipment checks, basic maintenance, and troubleshoot minor mechanical or process issues
- Follow all safety protocols including PPE use, lockout/tagout, and regulatory compliance
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who are comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
You will be successful if you have:
- Strong attention to detail when following batch cards and quality procedures
- A safety-first mindset with consistent adherence to PPE and site protocols
- Ability to work independently under general supervision
- Basic computer skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic math skills for weighing, measuring, and verifying materials
No formal education or prior experience is required. Training is provided.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
This is a physically demanding role that requires:
- Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, volatile materials, and moving machinery
- Standing for most of an 8-hour shift, with frequent walking, 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, mixing equipment, and cleaning solvents
- Strict adherence to PPE and safety procedures to prevent hazardous exposure
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 advanced production, maintenance, and technical roles
- Supportive, team-based environment where your work directly impacts product 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.