Manufacturing Technician II

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Job DescriptionAbout 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 and quality working environment.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Support manufacturing operations.
• Lead Manufacturing Technicians I in daily tasks.
• Operate general production equipment (such as Downstream Automated Packaging {DAP} lines, forklifts, and hoists).
• Move pallets to different rooms within the value stream.
• Communicate and work with other departments.
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area.
• Follow cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines, and any other regulations.
• Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Perform daily cleaning of the production area to maintain in GMP fashion.
• Train employees/contractors on procedures.
• Communicate issues related to safety, quality, compliance and equipment to the manufacturing lead operator and supervisor.

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. 
• Work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing.
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift.
• Follow company's safety and quality guidelines.

Important Considerations

• In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions of the facility.
• Will carry up to 30lbs, lift up to 30lbs, push/pull up to 30lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).
• Will stand and walk for an extended period over an 8–12-hour shift between rooms and across the site.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• Repetitive motions with hands, wrists, turning head, bending at knees and waist.
• Will walk within and between quality rooms and packaging rooms, and throughout the entire plant.
• 20/20 near and distance vision (Applies to roles performing visual inspection only) with or without glasses and contacts.
• May not be colorblind (Applies to roles performing visual inspection only).
• Indoor working conditions.
• Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
• May work in controlled environments requiring special safety gear or gowning; will 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 work in confined spaces/areas.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Some Clean Room and 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.
• Will work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Will work non-traditional work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Will work a 12-hour shift (5:00am – 5:30pm or 5:00pm – 5:30am), in a 2-2-3 rotation.
• Will work overtime.
• May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
• Requires flexibility to work during off shift hours and conduct activities to support different shifts.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

For Location:

USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$18.85 - $29.62

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.

LocationsUSA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time