EHS Technician

Franklin-Precision-Industr; Salmons (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin-Precision-Industr in Kentucky is seeking a full-time Material Handler to manage the movement and sorting of plastic components and scrap from production lines in a safe, organized manner.

The role requires forklift operation clearance, adherence to FIFO and TPS standards, and active participation in 5S and housekeeping programs. Prior material handling or manufacturing experience and strong safety awareness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to repeatedly lift up to 40 lbs and perform repetitive handling tasks.
• Identify issues quickly and report to supervisor.
• Able to adapt to changing operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and stage plastic components and scrap materials from production lines.
• Transport materials to designated areas using authorized equipment.
• Maintain FIFO practices and follow TPS plant procedures.
• Assist recycling and waste-handling processes and documentation.
• Remove trash, scrap, and packaging materials from zones.
• Perform basic visual checks to ensure proper classification and minimize contamination.
• Complete required logs, counts, or system entries for material accuracy.
• Participate in 5S and housekeeping programs.
• Communicate irregularities, shortages, or process issues promptly to supervisor.
• Crosstrain to support material handling across areas as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Lift up to 40 lbs

Issue reporting

Adapt to priorities

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFET Full Time Manual Labor Franklin, KY, US

Essential Functions

• Collect, sort, and stage plastic components and scrap materials from production lines.
• Transport materials to designated accumulation or processing areas using authorized equipment.
• Maintain FIFO practices and adhere to material flow standards consistent with TPS and plant procedures.
• Support recycling and waste-handling requirements by following established documentation processes.
• Perform routine removal of trash, scrap, and packaging materials from assigned manufacturing zones.
• Conduct basic visual checks to ensure materials are properly classified and contamination is minimized.
• Complete required logs, counts, or system entries to maintain material accuracy.
• Participate in company 5S and housekeeping programs.
• Communicate irregularities, shortages, or process issues promptly to the supervisor.
• Crosstrain to support material handling activities across other areas as needed.

Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities or KSAs)

To perform the job successfully, an individual should have the following education, competencies and experience

• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate good organizational skills
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. repeatedly and perform repetitive handling tasks
• Able to identify issues quickly and report to Supervisor
• Able to adapt to changing operational priorities

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience Requirements

• Prior material handling or manufacturing experience preferred
• Must obtain a forklift operator's license through company training
• EHS (Safety) experience highly preferred
• Proven experience in plastic recycling operations is essential