Manufacturing Technician II - Material Handler (Days)

Takeda; Round Lake Beach (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II - Material Handler to ensure efficient production processes. The role involves maintaining safety standards, operating production equipment, and collaborating with teams to meet daily goals. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement program

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience or AA and 1+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, quality, and clean working environment.
• Support daily manufacturing operations and tasks.
• Train employees/contractors on procedures and compliance standards.

Skills

Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA or higher

Tools

Forklifts

DAP lines

Hoists

Job description

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Base pay range

$18.85/hr - $29.62/hr

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Job Description:

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 both 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 experience or AA or higher and 1+ years of related work experience.
• Will speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing.
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift.
  
  

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. You may

• May 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.
• 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

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Job Exempt:

No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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