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Job Description

About the Role:

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you will help keep manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with cGMP, environmental health and safety, and other applicable regulations. You will support the movement of Flexbumin through inspection and packaging stages, help coordinate daily production flow, and may serve as line lead to ensure shift goals are met. You will also document activities accurately and contribute to Takeda’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

This role will work 5:00pm - 5:30am on a rotating 2-2-3 basis.

How you will Contribute:

• Support daily manufacturing operations and maintain a safe, quality-focused work environment.
• Operate production equipment, including DAP lines, forklifts, and hoists.
• Move pallets and supplies within the value stream and production area.
• Lead Manufacturing Technician I team members in daily tasks when assigned.
• Train new employees and contractors on procedures and expectations.
• Complete required documentation and electronic system tasks in line with GDP/GMP requirements.
• Perform routine cleaning of the production area to maintain GMP standards.
• Communicate safety, quality, compliance, and equipment issues promptly to the manufacturing lead operator and supervisor.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Support additional tasks as needed to help the team succeed.

What you bring to Takeda:

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of related experience, or an associate degree or higher with 1+ year of related experience.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with understanding of cGMP requirements.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow detailed instructions in English.
• A proactive, reliable approach with strong time management skills.
• Professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to meeting shift and production deadlines.
• A consistent focus on safety, quality, and compliance.

Important Considerations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

• In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions of the facility.
• Must be able to carry up to 30lbs, lift up to 30lbs, push/pull up to 30lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over a 12-hour shift between rooms and across the site.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• Repetitive motions with hands, wrists, turning head, bending at knees and waist.
• Must be able to walk within and between quality rooms and packaging rooms, as well as throughout the entire plant.
• 20/20 near and distance vision (Applies to roles performing visual inspection only) with or without glasses and/or contacts.
• May not be colorblind (Applies to roles performing visual inspection only).
• Indoor working conditions.
• Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
• May be required to work in controlled environments requiring special safety gear or gowning; will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. No make-up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
• May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Some Clean Room and/or cool/hot storage conditions. (Applies to Filling Department only)
• May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin. (Applies only to product touch roles)
• May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Must be able to work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
• Must be able to work non-traditional work hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift (5:00am – 5:30pm or 5:00pm – 5:30am), in a 2-2-3 rotation.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
• Requires flexibility to work during off shift hours and/or conduct activities in support of different shifts as needed.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location: USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $19.81 - $31.10

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt No