Operator, Inspection and Packaging, Osaka Plant / 大阪工場　注射剤検査・包装担当者（契約社員）

Job Description

This role supports injectable-product inspection and packaging at Takeda’s Osaka Plant. Responsibilities typically include visual inspection of finished products, packaging-line operation, labeling and documentation, equipment cleaning, material handling, and compliance with GMP, safety, and quality procedures. Candidates are expected to follow detailed work instructions accurately, maintain strong attention to detail, complete records reliably, and work cooperatively in a structured manufacturing environment. Experience in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, medical-device, or other regulated manufacturing is advantageous. Physical fitness for standing and repetitive tasks, willingness to work shifts where required, basic Japanese communication skills, and a careful, safety-conscious attitude are likely expected. The position is offered as a contract employee.

Company Info

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a major Japanese multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, with operations and employees worldwide. Founded in Japan in 1781, Takeda researches, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines in areas including gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines. The company operates advanced manufacturing and research facilities and places strong emphasis on product quality, patient safety, compliance, and responsible business practices. Its Osaka facilities are part of Takeda’s long-established Japanese operations and support the production and supply of pharmaceutical products. Employees generally work within internationally aligned GMP systems, with substantial focus on documentation, continuous improvement, workplace safety, and collaboration across technical and operational teams.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, technology, logistics, hospitality, and education. Major employment centers include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Fukuoka, while regional cities can provide lower living costs and a quieter lifestyle. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, teamwork, respect, precision, and reliability; language ability is especially important in plant-based roles. Daily life is convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare, public safety, and well-developed services, although housing and commuting costs vary by city. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or a specified skilled-worker status; eligibility depends on qualifications and duties. Relocating usually involves securing a residence card, registered address, health insurance, pension enrollment, a bank account, and sometimes company-supported housing. Learning practical Japanese greatly improves workplace integration and everyday life.