EHS Technician - Recycling & Materials Handling

Franklin Precision Industry Inc; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Precision Industry Inc in Franklin, KY is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety-focused role in full-time manual labor. You will handle material sorting and recycling operations. Responsibilities include collecting, sorting, staging plastics, transporting materials, maintaining FIFO and TPS, and performing routine housekeeping.

You will also log data and participate in 5S. A high school diploma is required; forklift license preferred; EHS experience and plastic recycling exposure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift operator’s license required.
• Prior material handling or manufacturing experience preferred.
• EHS (Safety) experience preferred.
• Experience in plastic recycling operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and stage plastic components and scrap materials from production lines.
• Transport materials to designated accumulation or processing areas using approved equipment.
• Maintain FIFO practices and adhere to 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Lifting 40 lbs

Issue reporting

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift license

Job description

Franklin Precision Industry Inc in Franklin, KY is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety-focused role in full-time manual labor. You will handle material sorting and recycling operations. Responsibilities include collecting, sorting, staging plastics, transporting materials, maintaining FIFO and TPS, and performing routine housekeeping.

You will also log data and participate in 5S. A high school diploma is required; forklift license preferred; EHS experience and plastic recycling exposure