EHS Technician -2nd SHIFT

Franklin Precision Industry, Inc.; Franklin, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Precision Industry, Inc. is hiring an EHS Technician for 2nd shift in Franklin, KY. The role involves sorting and staging plastic components, moving materials with approved equipment, and ensuring adherence to FIFO and TPS procedures.

Responsibilities include waste handling, logs, 5S participation, and prompt communication of issues. Candidates should have a high school diploma, forklift certification, and prior material handling or manufacturing experience; plastic recycling experience

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal 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.

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 TPS plant procedures.
• Support recycling and waste-handling documentation requirements.
• Perform routine removal of trash, scrap, and packaging materials from zones.
• Conduct basic visual checks to ensure proper classification and minimize contamination.
• Complete required logs or system entries to maintain material accuracy.
• Participate in 5S and housekeeping programs.
• Communicate irregularities or shortages to the supervisor.
• Cross-train to support material handling across areas.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Lift 40 lbs

Problem identification

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operator's license

Job description

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EHS Technician -2nd SHIFT

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