Manufacturing Technician II - Night Shift

Manufacturing Technician II – Day or Night Shift

Manufacturing Technician II role  will assist in producing life‑sustaining therapies while building a stable, long‑term career with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

$18.85 /hr – $29.62 /hr

At Takeda, the work you do every day directly helps patients living with severe and chronic diseases. As a Manufacturing Technician II, you’ll support production activities in accordance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards.

• Run and support production activities in accordance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards while operating key equipment such as DAP lines, forklifts, hoists, and moving products and materials through the production process.
• Lead the line, train junior technicians, and collaborate with other teams to achieve production and quality goals.
• Accurately complete batch documentation, keep your work area clean and ready for inspection, and promptly report safety, quality, or equipment issues to management.

• Stable, dependable employment
  : A full‑time position with a reputable, global pharmaceutical leader.
• Competitive pay
  :
  Your GMP experience is valued and rewarded with industry‑leading compensation.
• Outstanding benefits for you and your family
  :
  Comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and other perks designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.
• Career growth and development
  :
  Clear opportunities to advance, learn new skills, and move into higher‑level roles—your growth is integrated into our plan.
• Flexible shifts that support your life
  :
  Day or night shift options are available with our employee‑friendly 2‑2‑3 rotating schedule, allowing you to plan around family and personal commitments. You must also be able to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and 12‑hour shifts.
• A safe, supportive team environment
  :
  Work in a modern, clean facility with a team that looks out for one another and takes pride in doing things the right way.

• GMP manufacturing experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED required (associate’s degree or higher preferred).
• At least 2 years of related experience, or 1 year with an AA degree.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow work instructions in English.

• Able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 30 lbs (with material handling equipment when needed).
• Able to stand and walk for most of a 12‑hour shift, including moving between rooms and across the site.
• Comfortable bending, twisting, reaching overhead, squatting, and doing repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Work indoors around moving equipment and machinery, with some loud noise (hearing protection may be required).
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite (respiratory protection may be required).
• Work in controlled areas that require special safety gear and gowning, including protective clothing to cover the head, face, hands, feet, and body.
• May work in clean rooms and cool or hot storage areas, depending on department.
• Must not be allergic to cephalosporin for specific product‑touch roles.
• Must follow appearance rules in manufacturing areas (for example, no make‑up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails in designated areas).
• Able to work flexible or non‑traditional hours to support 24/7 operations, including some overtime, weekends, holidays, and off‑shift coverage.

USA – IL – Round Lake – Drug Delivery

Full time

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.