Wood Coatings Specialist

Atlantic Plywood is looking for a full-time Wood Coating Specialist to join our team! 

 

Atlantic Plywood is seeking a full-time Wood Coating Specialist to support our wood coatings division through technical expertise, hands-on product application, and customer service. This role involves working with end-users, distributor sales teams, and management to promote lacquer products, assist with color matching, recommend equipment, and ensure optimal product performance.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a technical expert for wood coating products, supporting end-user customers, distributor sales teams, and management.
• Assists in planning and executing marketing initiatives for the wood coatings product line.
• Promotes lacquer product lines and increase brand awareness across distributor and customer channels.
• Provides hands-on application guidance, equipment recommendations, and product training.
• Supports color and stain-matching processes, including custom color development and formula consistency.
• Advises on appropriate spray equipment and sundry products for specific applications.
• Conducts on-site demos, troubleshoot application issues, and communicate best practices.
• Travels to customer sites, trade shows, and training events as needed.

 

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma / GED
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 
• Strong computer proficiency
• Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE usage
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel; must have reliable transportation

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in sales, technical support, or customer service
• Hands-on experience with wood finishing or woodworking
• Proficiency in spray equipment and finishing techniques
• Color-matching knowledge and formulation experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Salesforce
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation
• Effective multitasking and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

 

What We Offer:

• Employee-Owned Company – Share in our success with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues with tenure
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-paid life Insurance
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Plans
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Weekly pay
• Positive, team-oriented work environment
• Employee Referral Bonuses

 

About Us:

Since our inception in 1974, Atlantic Plywood Corporation has prided itself on delivering the highest quality and best value to our customers. This philosophy has enabled us to grow into a regional industry leader, distributing a wide range of high-quality hardwood plywood and panel products and solutions throughout the Eastern United States. As our many satisfied customers have come to know, Atlantic Plywood offers not only products and services you can depend on, but also a convenient and cost-effective partnership that helps our customers’ businesses grow.