Michelle Branson

Alliance Industrial Solutions has partnered with a leading photo imaging and information delivery solutions company and is looking for Coating Machine Operators!

Pay: $19/hr

Shift: 6pm-6:15am 2-2-3

You must pass a respirator test for this job! General Statement:

To operate production machines in order to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual output targets.

Duties, Responsibilities & Authority:

• Operate a coating machine and produce the correctly coated ink ribbon.
• Operate production machines according to the appropriate “machine operator’s manual” under direction of the Group Leader and Technical staff.
• Perform product changeovers to the coating machine. Activities not limited to roll exchanges, roll cleaning, doctor blade exchanges, threading, filter changes, parts cleaning and material handling. Some activities requiring periods of physical exertion. Coordinating with maintenance, operation, management and others as necessary.
• Obtain a full knowledge of the mixing, coating and ink supply system in order to be proficient in troubleshooting basic equipment and process problems.
• Charge ink raw materials and organic solvents into an ink production device in a measured & controlled manner thus producing a coat-able solution per established specification.
• Lead in basic maintenance activities by having input and explanation to “what needs to be done”. Then assist as possible, making sure activities are scheduled and completed in a timely manner.
• Strongly participate in productivity improvement plans and cost reduction plans (Total Productive Maintenance activity). Investigate and analyze causes for defective product or production inefficacies.
• Perform Quality Control testing and judging product quality.
• Verify the quality of the product with visual and machine inspections, reacting with machine inputs and adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality

Job Requirements / Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in chemicals mixing/blending operations preferred.
• Prior product manufacturing experience required.
• Operator must pass a physical exam and be able to bend, stoop, squat, twist and work in cramped spaces to thread machines.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, operate a roll cart with weight in excess of 500 pounds and must be able to occasionally work in confined spaces. Repetitive arm and shoulder motion when cleaning rolls.
• Must be able to operate appropriate test equipment and react to the readings generated or displayed on monitors, gauges, panels or sensors. Must be able to use and read instruments including micrometers, microscope, light table, hand tools and other specialized equipment used in Print Media coating.
• Perform mathematical calculations including percentages, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to work in close proximity with organic solvents and able to wear air-purifying respiratory protection equipment as needed.

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Alliance Industrial Solutions has partnered with a leading distributor of industrial equipment and supplies that represents some of the best brands and manufacturers in the industry, and their products include hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, lubrication, and connectors.  We are seeking experienced Assemblers!

Location: Charlotte, NC Job Type: Full Time 8am-5pm Mon-Fri Pay: $18-$22/hr BOE Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and test electro-hydraulic power units using schematics and technical prints with minimal supervision.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and electrical diagrams to ensure accurate assembly.
• Conduct quality checks and audits on all completed work before products leave your workstation.
• Meet production deadlines while ensuring precision and accuracy.
• Log time, inventory, and operational data in company systems.
• Collaborate with team members and assist in cross-training fellow assemblers.
• Uphold a strong commitment to quality, proactively identifying and correcting errors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications: Technical Skills:

• Must have experience assembling electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and production schedules.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Familiarity with crane and forklift operation (or willingness to learn).

Physical & Functional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push, pull, and maneuver heavy components.
• Comfortable working at various heights, including climbing platforms and ladders.
• Ability to work at floor, table, and overhead levels.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic.

 

Alliance Industrial Solutions has partnered with a worldwide leader in transport solutions with this location in Lexington, NC specializing in rail cars.  We are looking for Warehouse Associates ASAP!

Shift: 5:30am-4pm Mon-Thu Pay: $17/hr

Position Overview: 

As a Warehouse Associate, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy warehouse environment providing all material to production departments for manufacturing the best rail vehicles in the world. This role focuses on the receiving, put away, picking, kitting, or delivery of material to production. Additionally, the role may focus on the interaction with the MRP system for accurately tracking the material movements. 

What your day-to-day will look like: 

• Follow all safety requirements, including use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Contribute to and maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe work environment. 
• Specific area or responsibility may include receiving, put away, picking, kitting, or delivery of material to production. 
• Ensure transactional accuracy for all material movements - i.e. ensure the correct quantity of material is moved to the specified location, and MRP system transactions are completed correctly. 
• Ensure all material is properly identified with appropriate labels and part numbers. 
• Carefully handle material to prevent any damage during handling in the warehouse or delivery to production. 
• Immediately notify supervisor of any quality or delivery issues 
• Use of powered industrial vehicles in the movement of material. Certification for use of some tools and equipment may be required, such as crane, forklift, order picker, scissor lift, and fall protection equipment. 
• Meet production schedule for material delivery to production. 
• Explain warehouse procedures and processes to fellow workers. 

To thrive in this role, you have: 

• High school education or GED 
• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment 
• Basic English skills - ability to read and understand written instructions and effectively communicate verbally. 

We would be impressed if you have: 

• Previous Powered Industrial Vehicle certification 

Additional Information: 

• Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen. 
• Training and certification for use of powered industrial vehicles will be provided. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties: 

• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms. 
• Frequently lift and move no more than 50 pounds. 
• Talk and hear. 
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

If you are interested in this warehouse position in Lexington, NC please apply today!  

Alliance Industrial Solutions has partnered with a nationwide company that makes beautiful, machine-washable area rugs, runners, doormats, and bath mats.  We are looking for Production Associates in multiple departments, on multiple shifts in southwest Charlotte, NC! We want people with a good attitude who are eager to learn a new skill!  We will train you if you are willing to learn! Pay: $15/hr Shifts: 7am-5:30pm Mon-Thu             6:30pm-5am Mon-Thu             7am-5:30pm Fri-Mon  

What You'll Do In the Warehouse:

• Assist in cutting and sizing materials for production
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Affix labels, logos, and other branding to products
• Pack and prepare completed items for shipment
• Organize merchandise by size, shape, and type for easy storage
• Prepare and load orders for delivery using the appropriate equipment
• Record and manage any damaged or impaired merchandise

What You'll Do In Sewing:

• Operate and industrial styled sewing machine
• Perform serging and over-edging
• Operate and maintain sewing machines and related parts
• Change needles, threads, and bobbins
• Inspect and repair finished products as needed and make machine adjustments to compensate for errors or quality issues
• Troubleshoot fundamental machinery problems and request service or repairs as needed

What You'll Do In Print:

• Maintain and operate industrial size digital textile printers
• Responsible for overall maintaining of printers, including starting and stopping of printers
• Responsible for general printer cleaning and maintenance
• Responsible for detecting defects during printing production
• Responsible for learning the designs that are printed for defect detection

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience operating a forklift (warehouse only)
• Previous machine operating experience is a plus
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while operating machines or equipment
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Must be 18+ and legally authorized to work in the USA 

If you are interested in these Production Associate roles in Charlotte, NC please apply today.  

Alliance Industrial Solutions has partnered with a multinational retail and wholesale company that operates grocery stores and e-commerce businesses in Europe and the United States and we are looking for a Digital Press Operator!  This is a full time 1st shift position in Salisbury, NC.

Pay: $20-$24/hr BOE Shift: 6am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday Position Summary: Responsible for printing a wide variety of printed materials on digital and offset presses, primarily a Xeikon 9800 Digital Press, a Didde 8 color UV web press, and an ITEK sheet fed press, and ensuring its produced at the highest quality and is on brand. This position contributes to the company by providing quality printing at a cost lower than a commercial printing organization.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical operation of commercial grade presses such as, ITEK sheet fed press, Didde 8 color UV web press, and Xeikon 9800 Digital Press.
• Responsible for setting up presses in preparation for print run such as mounting plates for correct registration and sequence on plate cylinders.
• Fill ink fountain with correct ink colors and formulas as indicated on the production sheet.
• Load press with correct paper as indicated on the production sheet.
• Operator must match ink color and read a digital densitometer for ink density.

Preventative Maintenance

• Responsible for preventative maintenance such as, troubleshooting, and general repairs, working with field technicians on press issues by phone and in person. Should be able to change ink roller on the Didde 8 color UV web press to be sent out for repairs. Maintain the UR lamps for Didde 8 color press and change the air filters weekly and change filters on the water system for the Didde 8 color press.
• Maintain battery levels in Forklift, maintains clean area, change Bindery blades for the cutters, sharpening perf blades, changing develop units, polishing drums on press, and maintaining the air compressors.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in Bindery operation and/or other areas as needed.
• Operates heavy equipment including use of forklift to receive and transport paper deliveries and use of palette jack to move printed materials to bindery department.
• Maintaining Technical records to include details of paper, ink, and plate usage.
• Order supplies for Xeikon / Itek / 8 color UV web press VIP and Maintain Paper Stock
• Proper disposal of items no longer valid for use.
• Responsible for the observation and correction of all unsafe conditions that could cause employee and/or customer accidents.

Basic Qualification

• Knowledge of digital press software/workflow
• 3-5 years trade experience within a print facility

Preferred Qualification

• Knowledge of Adobe Suite software
• Licensed to operate forklift.

Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of computers, all digital, screen and offset printers.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Good knowledge of pre-press operations and printing processes, both traditional offset and digital.
• Must be able to perform under the pressure of deadlines and schedules.
• Good knowledge of problem-solving methods and techniques related to this job.

Physical

• Some duties may vary and require climbing stairs, walking, standing, and bending (20%)
• Work positions require working with both hands extended in front of body at 10-18 inches (70%)
• Lift materials weighing up to 40lbs off shelves to workstation up to ten times per hour.

If you are interested in this Digital Press Operator role in Salisbury, NC please apply today!  

Alliance Industrial Solutions has partnered with a leading photo imaging and information delivery solutions company and is looking for Day shift Machine Operators!

Shift: 6am-6pm 2-2-3 schedule

Pay: $17/hr        

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To set up and operate slitting machines according to the appropriate “machine operator’s manual” under direction of the Group Leader.
• Carry and supply materials to the machines.
• Remove the finished product from the machine. Supplies and finished goods of up to 38 lbs. must be lifted about 75 times per shift. (Maximum weight to be lifted is 50lbs.)
• Group Leaders will determine the machine each operator is assigned to. Operators will be cross trained to operate different machines.
• Recommend productivity improvement plans and cost reduction plans (Total Productive Maintenance activity). Investigate and analyze causes of target frustration.
• Help train other machine operators.
• Facilitate internal communication and working relationships within areas of responsibility.

3 different machines in slitting-

• Paper slitting- 2 people on team, bagging rolls and putting on pallet
• Photo slitting- rolls of ink paper, opportunity for $5 increase after 3 months if meet quota
• Card Slitting- smaller rolls and have to put caps on both ends after slit

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of machine operation experience required.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to enter production data into computer.
• Must be able to work rotating 12 hour shifts.
• Production line experience in manufacturing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout shift.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with fellow co-workers.

Alliance Industrial Solutions has partnered with a multinational retail and wholesale company that operates grocery stores and e-commerce businesses in Europe and the United States and we are looking for a Manager of Business Initiatives!  This is a full time 1st shift position in Salisbury, NC. This is a temporary role set to last up to one year Hybrid Schedule: Monday and Wednesday in office, plus at least one other day of your choosing; option to work two days at home. Pay: Up to $48.08/hr DOE, negotiable (weekly pay) Position Summary: Lead and manage initiatives generating over $20B in sales. Oversee annual planning and review for leading grocery retailer’s business initiatives. Support decision-making when prioritizing initiatives, ensuring visibility and understanding possible impacts. You will organize and communicate strategic plans to enhance market competitiveness, sales, profitability, innovation, associate experience and customer loyalty. Schedule and lead regular updates to brand leaders on initiative progress. Collaborate with finance and other teams to develop financial performance decks, providing insights for executive leaders. Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead planning sessions with Brand leaders (e.g., Retail Operations, Category, Merchandising, Pricing, Marketing, Business Planning/Strategy, Finance) to evaluate critical initiatives
• Recommend plan modifications to support Brand strategy and organizational goals, providing insights and leading teams to achieve specific outcomes
• Identify opportunities, gaps and resource constraints (e.g., IT, financial, human), and advise leaders for informed decision-making when trade-offs are required
• Identify risks and create alignment when initiatives overlap, providing guidance for schedule or process changes
• Develop and maintain project documentation and tracking processes, including KPI’s, for all key initiatives
• Provide weekly updates to senior leadership on the status and financial performance of Brand initiatives
• Collaborate with Finance Team on financial models to support decisions and strategic direction of major projects and key initiatives
• Lead high-profile projects and initiatives to support Brand strategy development and execution, delivering professional communications to all levels of leadership
• Develop and provide detailed ad hoc data and analyses based on key leader requests, offering business development services to projects and initiatives for support, structure and efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) or equivalent experience with a strong GPA
• 5+ years in retail operations, merchandising, pricing, and/or marketing
• Extensive knowledge of supermarket industry practices and trends
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across departments without direct authority
• At least 5 years of combined experience in retail operations, merchandising, pricing and/or marketing
• Experience in consulting, finance and/or project management
• Experience with financial modeling
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong networking skills, capable of developing and maintaining robust partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to coach and lead others without direct authority
• Proficient in negotiation, decision-making and facilitation
• Skilled in storytelling, with the ability to analyze data and present compelling narratives to influence all levels of leadership

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