Wood Coatings Specialist

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical expert for wood coating products, supporting end-user customers, distributor sales teams, and management.
• Affords assistance in planning and executing marketing initiatives for the wood coatings product line.
• Promotes lacquer product lines and increases 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.
• Advocates on appropriate spray equipment and sundry products for specific applications.
• Conducts on-site demos, troubleshoots application issues, and communicates best practices.
• Travels to customer sites, trade shows, and training events as needed.

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

About Atlantic Plywood

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.