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Material Handler II

Takeda
Brooklyn Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jan 2026

About the role

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Job Description

About the role:

As a Material Handler I, you will perform duties in our cGMP warehouse and manufacturing clean room environments. You will monitor inventory levels, order, and distribute materials to locations within the manufacturing, quality control, and facilities areas.

How you will contribute:

  • Other warehouse duties include receiving materials, picking orders, cleaning, and delivering samples.
  • Stock materials in the warehouse and throughout the facility. Occasional pallet jack and/or forklift use required.
  • Perform cycle counts throughout the facility.
  • Routinely work in clean rooms.
  • Transfer manufacturing materials between floors.
  • Evaluate inventory levels and place orders for the supply storage areas.
  • Perform duties safely and in compliance with Federal Drug Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Transportation, Material Safety Data Sheets, and company Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Occasionally handle hazardous materials.
  • Complete mandatory training within required timeframe.
  • Performs other duties as assigned including receiving materials, assisting with shipments, cleaning, etc.

What you bring to Takeda:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1+ years of experience working in a cGMP warehouse environment preferred.
  • Proficient in speaking/reading/writing English and performing basic math.
  • Previous experience in warehouse operations preferred. 
  • Proficient in using SAP preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
  • Manage multiple priorities in warehouse and manufacturing settings.
  • Ability to obtain forklift and pallet jack certification. 
  • Experience working in a cGMP setting preferred.

Important Considerations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

  • Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
  • Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
  • Work in a cold, wet environment.
  • Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
  • Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
  • The position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around the cGMP facility.
  • Must be physically capable of climbing, kneeling, stooping and frequent lifting of up to 30 lbs. up and down to chest level. Occasionally will lift 50 lbs.
  • Will work in clean room environments and wear special garments and personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, safety glasses).

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 will inspire and empower 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.

#GMSGQ  #ZR1  #LI-MA1

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:

Brooklyn Park, MN

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