Setup

Set Up Operator

We're looking for dedicated, hands-on individuals to join our growing warehouse team as Set Up 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

• Gather and accurately weigh raw materials based on batch card requirements
• Prepare production areas by confirming equipment readiness, cleanliness, and material availability
• Operate forklifts and VNA equipment to transport materials safely throughout the facility
• Load and stage materials at designated workstations to maintain production flow
• Verify that setup parameters align with batch cards and supervisor instructions
• Communicate with production operators, maintenance, and supervisors to coordinate setup timing
• Follow all safety and OSHA regulations and report hazards immediately
• Maintain accurate setup documentation in production systems
• Support housekeeping and cleaning activities to maintain 5S standards

What We're Looking For

We are looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.

You will be successful if you have:

• Strong attention to detail when handling materials and following instructions
• A safety-first mindset with consistent PPE compliance
• Ability to work independently under general supervision
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Comfort operating industrial equipment or willingness to be trained
• 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, bending, 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, and cleaning solvents
• Mandatory use of PPE due to potentially hazardous conditions

Why Join Penn Color?

Family-owned organization with a people-first culture

Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career opportunities

Strong focus on safety, structure, and operational discipline

Hands-on training and skill development opportunities

Supportive team environment where your work directly impacts production success

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.