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Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Lead

Location:  Social Circle, GA

About the role:

The position is responsible for the coordination of receiving, segregation, sorting, and storage of human blood plasma in preparation of plasma production runs in the Teardown department.  Lead Operator will perform advanced troubleshooting tasks for the Automated Plasma Dispositioning System (APDS) Manual Sorting Line.  Under the direction of Management, Lead Operator is responsible for executing all processes in production, while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and other related regulations that could apply.  Lead Operator is expected to fully participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams when applicable, as well as lead assigned projects. Assigned training records must be kept up to date.  Due to business need, employees may be required to work overtime and/or support operations on an alternate shift.

How you will contribute:

Support all local manufacturing activities in Plasma Operations. Clean production area per cGMP

Participate on Continuous Improvement teams

Perform plasma loading, carton opening, carton disposal, and MES functions to support APDS sorting line operations based on Teardown plasma schedule

Perform disposition reconciliation

Perform cycle counts, bin diving, inventory count, and pallet spot check

Segregate plasma units to be processed with an “On Hold” or “Quarantine” status

Follow basic safety rules, SOPs, cGMP, work rules and company policies

Complete and/or verify documentation following GDP

Operate PIT equipment, including forklift and pallet jack

Perform truck receiving transactions in APDS

Perform mandatory stretching at start of shift according to the department stretching program

Deliver Plasma to manufacturing area prior to scheduled

Schedule sorted plasma bins into Teardown lot and complete Teardown Release Plan

Generate missing unit report in APDS

Manage floor activities, such as scheduling and training

Locate and send back requested units to donor center, and perform transaction in APDS/JDE

Assist Department Specialist with Plasma Dispositioning, Teardown, and Delivery scheduling and coordination

Coordinate daily tasks to complete planned schedules. Provide coaching and hands-on personnel development

Ensure operator training compliance and coordinate training completion to ensure competency

Coordinate breaks and ensure completion on time. Provide coaching when necessary

May perform removal of hazardous waste, if applicable

What you bring to Takeda:

High school diploma or GED plus 6+ years of related experience, or AA or higher with 4+ years of experience required.

Must be proficient in written and oral English

Must have good written and verbal communication skills and understanding of cGMP regulations

Good procedural writing skills

Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions

Must be able to apply quantitative analysis to analyze process performance

Must be proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement

Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment

May require weekend and holiday work. 

Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures

May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area

Must have basic computer skills

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:

May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.

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.

Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.

In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

Will be exposed to warehouse and manufacturing areas at +5°C and -20°C or colder

Will be exposed to human blood plasma

Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body, as required.

No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.

Will work in a cold environment

Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.

Must be able to work overtime as required.

May be required to work in a confined area.

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 

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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$26.92 - $42.31

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. 

 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

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.

LocationsUSA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

No