Manufacturing Technician I - Rotating Day Shift

USA - 3390 Baxalta U.S., Inc.; Social Circle (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Social Circle, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Tech I to convert raw materials into finished goods under cGMP and safety guidelines. You will train, document simple procedures, troubleshoot basic processes, and participate in team-driven projects.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1+ year related experience or an associate degree. Expect 6:00AM–6:30PM hours on 2-2-3 rotating shifts, with potential overtime and cleanroom precautions.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED plus 1+ years of related experience or associate degree or higher.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, analytical equipment and CIP/SIP systems.
• Proficient in multiple mathematical disciplines and able to work with both metric and USA measurements.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform general production manufacturing work.
• Assemble finished components or parts into finished products.
• Process manufacturing batches of bulk materials/ingredients, including mechanical and chemical processing.
• Set up and operate machine tools to convert materials into parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.
• Conduct surface finishing of parts, components, and assembled items.
• Package materials or finished goods into containers for protection, display, and handling.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals.

Skills

cGMP manufacturing

Math skills

Lab safety

MS Word & Excel

Immunization required

Education

High school diploma or GED + 1 year experience or associate degree or higher

Tools

Autoclaves

Process tanks

Incubators

Analytical equipment

CIP/SIP systems

Job description

About the role:

As the Manufacturing Tech I, you will focus on converting raw materials and components into finished goods through various production processes. You will implement all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply. You will participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams. You will initiate new documents for procedures which are simple in nature and may also make minor revisions to existing documents. You will troubleshoot simple existing procedures. You will demonstrate procedures as a part of a training session and may schedule department or process activities which could involve coworkers. You will report to Supervisor, Manufacturing. The hours of this position are 6:00AM - 6:30PM, 2-2-3 Rotational schedule.

How you will contribute:

• Perform general production manufacturing work
• Assemble finished components or parts into finished products
• Process manufacturing batches of bulk materials/ingredients, including mechanical and chemical processing
• Set up and operate machine tools to convert materials into parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies
• Conduct surface finishing of parts, components, and assembled items
• Package materials or finished goods into containers for protection, display, and handling
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals

What you bring to Takeda:

Requires high school diploma or GED plus 1+ years of related experience or associate degree or higher with no prior experience required.

• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including: autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, analytical equipment and CIP/SIP systems.
• You must be proficient in multiple mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.

Important Considerations:

• Will wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Will require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• Will carry up to 25 lbs., lift up to 50 lbs., and push/pull > 100 lbs. (with the assistance of material handling equipment).
• Will stand for extended periods of time over an entire 8 or 12-hour shift.
• Will climb ladders and stairs while wearing special gowning.
• Will work overtime.
• May work in a confined area.

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.

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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278 U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $16.92 - $26.60

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.

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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt No

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.