Packaging Specialist

Takeda; Round Lake Beach (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Packaging Specialist in Round Lake Beach, IL to maintain and troubleshoot packaging equipment across manufacturing and utilities systems. You will follow SOPs, cGMPs, and quality standards in a pharma environment while performing audits, log updates, and safe equipment operations.

The role demands hands-on maintenance, setup/changeovers, and ability to read schematics, with a strong mechanical background and comfort with electrical work up to 480VAC. Weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Trade School Certificate preferred.
• Strong mechanical background and electrical knowledge up to 480VAC.
• Ability to read schematics and job blueprints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and maintain facility structures and equipment as directed by supervisor and/or work orders.
• Support the manufacturing floor by aiding in setting up for batches.
• Operate, set-up and perform change overs for packaging equipment.
• Complete relevant paperwork and electronic system prompts/tasks, following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Manually clean all portable equipment and small parts, assemble and operate packaging equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic systems such as EBM, JDE.
• Apply auditing principles in routine situations with minimal supervision.
• Follow safety rules and comply with EPA regulations.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical knowledge

SOPs & GMP

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade School Certificate

Tools

EBM

JDE

Job description

Job Description

About the role:

As a Packaging Specialist you will maintain and troubleshoot packaging equipment. You will ensure safe and efficient hands-on maintenance of manufacturing and utilities systems including but not limited to Conveyor belts, Sensors, Label printers, pumps and motors. You will adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, and Quality Standards in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility are mandatory.

How you will contribute:

• Inspects, repairs and maintains facility structures and equipment as directed by immediate supervisor and/or as assigned through work orders.
• Support the manufacturing floor by aiding in setting up for batches.
• Operate, set-up and perform change overs for packaging equipment
• Complete relevant paperwork and electronic system prompts/tasks, following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Manually clean all portable equipment and small parts, assemble and operate packaging equipment
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic systems such as (EBM, JDE, etc.)
• Applies auditing principles in routine situations with minimal supervision
• Operates and maintains packaging equipment independently in routine and moderately complex situations, with minimal guidance needed
• Profound understanding of technical processes within packaging
• Troubleshoots advanced issues with packaging equipment, applying basic problem-solving skills
• Guides others through complex problem-solving processes, and recommending improvements.
• All work must be completed in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies.
• Provide feedback to equipment guides and trouble shooting job aides
• Ensure that equipment log and work order documentation is completed with accurate information.
• Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with state and federal EPA regulation and laws.
• Attends required training and meetings to stay in compliance.
• Other functions may be assigned.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Requires high school diploma or GED. 2+ years of experience
• Ideal candidate will have a Trade School Certificate, Demonstrated strong mechanical background/experience, electrical background (up to 480VAC) preferred. Demonstrate knowledge about packaging equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and written form
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and job blueprints
• Troubleshooting knowledge of miscellaneous equipment and process equipment and utilities (water systems, bulk delivery systems)
• Manufacturing equipment vessels, mixers, valves, pumps.
• Have a basic understanding of control system to assist during troubleshooting.
• Understands the concepts of Total Productive Maintenance and Operator Care

How you will contribute:

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:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or 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, as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• May be exposed to sunlight and heat.
• May be exposed to dust, gases, and fumes.
• May be around moving equipment and machinery.
• May climb up to and/or into large processing tanks for cleaning or inspection

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:

$28.99 - $45.53

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.

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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