Manufacturing Technician II - Night Shift

Manufacturing Technician II – Day or Night Shift

Job Title:

Manufacturing Technician II – Day or Night Shift (Takeda, Round Lake, IL)

Location:

Round Lake, IL, USA

Job Type: Full time, Regular Employee

Compensation: $18.85 – $29.62 per hour, with opportunities for overtime, holiday, and shift differentials.

• 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 with a global pharmaceutical leader.
• Competitive pay and industry‑leading compensation for GMP experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, paid time off, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and more.
• Career growth and development with clear advancement opportunities.
• Flexible shift options (day or night) with a 2‑2‑3 rotating schedule; support for 24/7 operations, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and 12‑hour shifts.
• A safe, supportive team environment in a modern, clean facility.

• GMP manufacturing experience (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 associate’s degree.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow work instructions in English.

• Must be able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for most of a 12‑hour shift.
• Comfortable with bending, twisting, reaching overhead, squatting, and repetitive hand/arm motions.
• Work indoors around moving equipment, machines, and some noise (hearing protection may be required).
• Exposure to chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite (respiratory protection may be required).
• May work in clean rooms and temperature‑controlled storage areas.
• Must not be allergic to cephalosporin for specific product‑touch roles.
• Follow appearance rules in manufacturing areas (no make‑up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails in designated zones).
• Must be able to work flexible or non‑traditional hours to support 24/7 operations, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and off‑shift coverage.

Takeda is a patient‑focused, global biopharmaceutical company that transforms patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs.

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.

For more information or to apply, please visit the Takeda careers page.