Manufacturing Technician II - Night Shift

Job Description

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 role works on a 2-2-3 rotating shift with working hours from 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM.

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:

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

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

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.