Wet Goods Coordinator

Position: Wet Goods Coordinator
Location: Morristown, TN
Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $31.59 - $37.63/hour

Summary Description

Reporting to the Safety Coordinator, the Wet Goods Coordinator is responsible for managing hazardous waste and wet goods programs while ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role supports inventory control, vendor coordination, chemical management, and operational readiness while maintaining professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Internal applicants must have no disciplinary action beyond a formal discussion within the past 180 days and no more than one formal discussion during that period.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain compliance with all plant, division, and environmental safety policies
  
• Complete annual Hazardous Waste Management and RCRA/DOT regulatory training requirements
  
• Train Ink Technicians and other team members on hazardous waste handling procedures
  
• Manage the facility hazardous waste program and associated compliance activities
  
• Conduct daily inspections of hazardous waste storage areas
  
• Maintain hazardous waste documentation, reporting, and shipment records
  
• Manage inventory control for solvents, adhesives, lacquers, and other wet goods
  
• Perform monthly inventory counts of wet goods and tank farm materials
  
• Complete reports required within the wet goods management system
  
• Assist with incoming trials and new product introductions
  
• Participate on the chemical approval team
  
• Receive, test, and unload tanker deliveries
  
• Unload, label, store, and maintain documentation for wet goods shipments
  
• Ensure wet goods are prepared and available for press startups
  
• Mix and maintain Sun Chemical lacquer requirements throughout production runs
  
• Participate in vendor training and share knowledge with plant personnel
  
• Support new job startups and process improvements
  
• Ensure X-Rite equipment is properly calibrated
  
• Set up ink formulas and specifications for new jobs
  
• Work with vendors, Quality, Process, and Technical teams to reduce hazardous waste generation
  
• Maintain records, logs, reports, and inventory documentation
  
• Drive forklifts regularly as part of daily responsibilities
  
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe work areas
  
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects
  

We'd Love to Hear From You If

• You can work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  
• You have strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
  
• You can maintain accurate logs, reports, and inventory records
  
• You possess strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• You have the ability to organize and analyze data
  
• You are comfortable performing basic mathematical calculations
  
• You can work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams
  
• You maintain a high level of professionalism when working with customers, vendors, and coworkers
  
• You have a basic understanding of printing operations, quality systems, cylinders, blades, chrome, and related processes (preferred)
  
• You currently hold forklift certification or are willing to obtain certification
  

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 20 lbs.
  
• Ability to work around operating equipment and chemical handling processes
  
• Ability to follow all Right-To-Know, safety, and hazardous material procedures
  
• Ability to work overtime when business needs require
  

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
  
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
  
• Paid time off and holidays
  
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.