Shape Your Future with Amhil North America
By joining Amhil, you’ll be part of a hands‑on team committed to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. We provide the tools, training, and support needed to help you strengthen your technical skills, make a real impact on our operations, and build a stable, rewarding career. If you’re ready to take the next step and grow with a team that values expertise and accountability—join Team Amhil.
Location: Brantford, ON
Shifts - 12 hr Continental (7 to 7) 2-week rotation.
About the role
Process Technicians work with various types of extrusion and sophisticated thermoforming equipment, ensuring a safe work environment and maintaining production targets. This role allows you to operate in different areas of the production line, maximizing production and quality of output to meet the team targets.
All successful applicants must complete and pass an online Mechanical Concept assessment.
Safety First!
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Conduct all work in a safe manner — think “Safety First”!
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Wear prescribed PPE when performing all jobs.
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Be aware of hazards associated with each task.
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Report and communicate any potential hazard, unsafe practices or working conditions.
What will you do?
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Ensure all scrap product and sheet material is removed from the lines, ground up and that regrind material is consumed within allowable limits.
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Refill greasers, oilers and distilled water tanks and complete equipment checklists.
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Maintain tight control of all materials and keep all forms of waste to a minimum.
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Responsible to ensure that all the necessary equipment, process, quality and sanitation checks are conducted as per established procedures.
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Monitor process and product quality to ensure products are produced within control parameters. Complete check sheets.
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Complete all SPC requirements at the prescribed frequency and take corrective actions, as outlined in procedures.
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Ensure material blends are correct and in control.
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Trouble-shoot and make adjustments as needed to maintain the highest quality yield at all times.
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Trouble-shoot loaders
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Conduct and ensure preventative maintenance is performed as per established schedules / procedures / practices.
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Identify equipment maintenance issues that require attention (eg. worn bushings, loose or missing guards, leaks, etc.)
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Alert supervision, maintenance and/or technical support if anything requires attention.
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Know where all emergency stops are located and check fire extinguishers on the line once per shift.
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Move finished product into the appropriate location in the Warehouse and generate license plate.
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Assist Packers during changeovers. Watch for mixed product. Assist with box taping and movement of finished product as required.
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Ensure that the working area is kept clean, orderly and safe. Ensure garbage is dumped, area cleaned and garbage cans returned to their proper location in the production area.
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Other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
What you need:
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A Great Attitude!
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Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
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Good communication skills (able to understand written and verbal instructions in English).
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Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment.
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Basic computer proficiency.
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Able to clearly fill out labels, reports, and checklists.
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Must be flexible to work different work schedules as required as work assignments will change and opportunity to complete work may require a shift change.
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Must be willing to work in a Manufacturing/Production environment with areas of heat and humidity, dust and high noise levels.
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Must be willing to wear all required protective equipment.
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Able to lift 35-40 lbs on a regular basis and stand for long periods of time.
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Familiar with Amhil products or plastic thermoforming processes an asset.
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All successful applicants must complete and pass an online Mechanical Concept assessment.
Why Amhil?
With over 50 years of experience, Amhil is a leading manufacturer of food packaging solutions, committed to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. We deliver smart, high‑performance, and sustainable packaging solutions that protect products and brands, while fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where people can build meaningful and rewarding careers. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Amhil operates across North America as part of the Wentworth Technologies group. Our success is driven by a collaborative culture grounded in safety, accountability, and operational excellence. At Amhil, we are dedicated to supporting our people, investing in innovation, and creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and shape their future.
This is an active vacancy and is open only to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada.
Amhil North America, does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. However, Amhil North America does use Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting and Indeed.com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. More information about how Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here: How Indeed Uses AI: Employer Tools and Responsible Use
Amhil provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Be sure to visit www.amhil.com/careers to explore all our current opportunities and find your next career move with us.
Thank you for your interest in joining Team Amhil.
