Manufacturing Technician II - Material Handler (Days)

BioSpace

Round Lake Beach (IL)

On-site

USD 25,967 - 40,804

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Round Lake Beach is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to support production processes while ensuring compliance with cGMP guidelines. You will participate in continuous improvement initiatives, operate production equipment, and manage material movement. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. This full-time role offers competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

2+ years of related experience or AA/AS with 1+ years of related work experience.
Ability to communicate in English.
Ability to meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

Implement cGMP processes in production.
Participate in continuous improvement teams.
Operate general production equipment.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Forklift operation

Quality documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Technician II - Material Handler (Days) role at BioSpace

About the role

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you will implement all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any applicable related regulations. You will have technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities. You will participate in departmental projects and any quality working teams which may be applicable. Responsibilities include assisting with the movement of Flexbumin between the different stages of inspection to packaging within the value stream. You may be line lead, and will ensure the line operates smoothly and keeps up with daily goals. You will also document your process activities on routers or in the electronic batch management system (EBM). You will report to the Supervisor, Manufacturing.

How You Will Contribute

Maintain a safe, quality, and clean working environment, following cGMP and safety regulations.
Participate in Continuous Improvement Teams.
Support daily manufacturing operations and tasks.
Operate general production equipment like DAP lines, forklifts, and hoists.
Manage material movement within the value stream and production area.
Collaborate cross-functionally with departments for smooth operations.
Handle supplies and ensure proper documentation per GDP/GMP guidelines.
Train employees/contractors on procedures and compliance standards.
Communicate safety, quality, compliance, and equipment issues promptly.
Uphold GMP standards through daily cleaning and maintenance activities.

What You Bring To Takeda

High school diploma or GED; 2+ years of related experience, or AA/AS with 1+ years of related work experience.
Ability to speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.
Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing.
Ability to meet deadlines for individual production tasks during shift.

Important Considerations

May wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily, including 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.
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.

More About Us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and the best patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company to 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 - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

U.S. Hourly Wage Range

$18.85 - $29.62

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

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