Manufacturing Technician II - Night Shift

Manufacturing Technician II - Day or Night Shift

Location:

Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Job : R0168633
Date Posted: 11/20/2025

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you’ll assist in producing lifesaving and life‑sustaining therapies that families around the world rely on—while building a stable, long‑term career with excellent benefits and real growth opportunities. If you have GMP manufacturing experience and are ready for a stable role with purpose, this might be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

• 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:
  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.
• 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 (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 (e.g., 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.

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 inspires and empowers 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 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.

Hourly Wage Range: $18.85 – $29.62 (actual wage may vary based on qualifications, experience, and other factors). Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, sick leave, and paid vacation.