FCM Operator

Job Description: We're looking for dedicated, hands-on individuals to join our growing production team as Operators 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 equipment by verifying cleanliness, performing lockout tagout, and loading premix materials into the FCM Operate the FCM, extruder, pelletizer, dryer, and sifter while adjusting parameters to maintain flow, pressure, and pellet size Monitor material flow, reprocess materials as needed, and pull samples per Quality Control requirements Package finished pellets, apply correct labels, and complete production documentation Perform cleaning, flushing, teardown, and reassembly of equipment and feed systems Follow all safety procedures including PPE use, forklift safety, and housekeeping standards What We're Looking For We are looking for reliable, safety-focused individuals who can work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be successful if you have: Strong attention to detail when following batch cards and quality requirements A safety-first mindset with strict adherence to PPE and lockout tagout procedures Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision Basic computer and math skills Strong communication skills and teamwork mentality Willingness to learn manufacturing equipment and processes No degree or prior manufacturing experience is required. Training is provided. Physical & Work Environment Requirements This is a physically demanding role that requires: Standing and walking for most of the shift Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, crouching, and kneeling Regular lifting up to 50 lbs. and frequent lifting up to 100 lbs. with materials or equipment Working around moving equipment, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and industrial noise Routine use of hand tools, air-powered tools, and cleaning solvents Strict compliance with PPE, machine guarding, and lockout tagout protocols Why Join Penn Color? Family-owned, people-first work environment Long-term job stability and consistent production schedules Strong safety culture and well-maintained equipment Training and internal development opportunities Clear advancement paths into advanced production, maintenance, and technical roles Supportive team 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. 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.