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Manufacturing Technician II - Day Shift

Takeda · Round Lake, IL · $19.81–$31.10 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role works 5:00am to 5:30pm on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. How have you handled long shifts and rotating days before?

What they are checking: Whether they can sustain twelve-hour shifts and a rotation without reliability or safety slipping.

Tell me about a time you trained a new employee or contractor. How did you know they really understood the procedure?

What they are checking: Whether they check for understanding instead of just walking someone through steps once.

Tell me about a time you suggested an improvement to a process. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to continuous improvement and know changes must go through the right controls.

How do you stay focused on safety during the last hours of a twelve-hour shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for managing fatigue around heavy equipment and product.

What would you do

You'll move Flexbumin through inspection and packaging. What would you do if you saw a unit with a defect that might have been missed upstream?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and escalate a quality concern rather than letting it pass to keep the line moving.

When you serve as line lead, a Manufacturing Technician I keeps making the same documentation error. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach a peer directly and fairly without just fixing the error themselves.

A DAP line stops mid-run and the shift goal is at risk. What do you do in the first few minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they keep product safe and follow procedure before chasing throughput.

How do you hand off to the next shift so nothing gets lost on a 2-2-3 rotation?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly between crews, which prevents repeat problems and missed steps.

A coworker asks you to sign off on a step you didn't see them do. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they refuse to falsify a record, which is a firing-level issue in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

About the work

Tell me about your experience working under cGMP. What does good documentation practice look like on the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they know that entries must be real-time, legible, signed and corrected properly, since records release product.

How experienced are you with forklifts and hoists, and how do you stay safe moving pallets in a busy production area?

What they are checking: Whether they have real equipment experience and treat traffic and load safety as part of the job.

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The full job description

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By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Build a stable career. Support your family. Help save lives. Are you looking for more than “just a job”? At Takeda, the work you do every day directly helps patients living with severe and chronic diseases. 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. This is a night shift role with a rotating schedule. The working hours are from 5:45 AM to 6:15 PM. Why this role matters: Every batch you help produce can mean saving a trauma patient, improving quality of life, and bringing renewed hope to patients and their loved ones. You are not just running equipment—you’re playing a critical role in making high-quality therapies available to people who depend on them every single day. In this role, you will: • 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. What you bring to Takeda: We’re looking for people who take pride in their work and want a long-term career home. • 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 • 20/20 near and distance vision with or without glasses and/or contacts. • Cannot be colorblind. Important Considerations: At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver safe, high-quality medicines, and we prioritize the health and safety of our employees. In this role, you may: • 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 What we offer you: We understand that caring for patients begins with caring for our team. As a Manufacturing Technician II at Takeda, you can expect: • 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. 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 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 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: $19.81 - $31.10 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. For information about our benefits, please click here . 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

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