Operator, Solid Packaging, GSQ, Hikari Plant/固形剤の包装業務（契約社員）

Job Description

This contract role supports solid-dose pharmaceutical packaging at Takeda’s Hikari Plant in Japan. Responsibilities typically include operating and monitoring packaging equipment, loading materials, performing visual inspections, recording production data, cleaning work areas, and following GMP, safety, and quality procedures. Candidates are expected to work accurately and consistently in a controlled manufacturing environment, follow written instructions, maintain strong attention to detail, and cooperate with production and quality teams. Previous experience in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, or other regulated manufacturing is advantageous. Basic computer skills, physical fitness for standing and handling materials, and willingness to work shifts may be required. Practical Japanese communication ability is likely important for workplace instructions and documentation.

Company Info

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a Japan-headquartered global biopharmaceutical company with operations in more than 80 countries and regions. Founded in 1781, it develops and manufactures medicines in areas including gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, and neuroscience. Takeda emphasizes patient-focused innovation, ethical conduct, quality, and a diverse international workforce. The Hikari Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture is one of the company’s important manufacturing locations and produces pharmaceutical products under strict quality and regulatory standards. Employees in manufacturing roles contribute directly to reliable supply by following validated processes, maintaining equipment and facilities, documenting activities accurately, and supporting continuous improvement. As a large multinational employer, Takeda generally offers structured training, safety programs, and opportunities to work within highly regulated pharmaceutical operations.

Destination Guide

Japan is an island country with strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, technology, healthcare, logistics, and tourism. Hikari is in Yamaguchi Prefecture on Honshu, offering a quieter coastal lifestyle, lower housing costs than Tokyo, and access to regional cities such as Hiroshima and Fukuoka. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, teamwork, politeness, quality, and careful adherence to procedures. Daily life is safe and convenient, though Japanese language ability is especially valuable outside major international centers. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored status of residence; a manufacturing position may require an appropriate work category, and eligibility depends on qualifications and duties. Relocation usually involves securing housing, registering locally, arranging health insurance, and opening a bank account. Confirm visa sponsorship, contract duration, accommodation, transport, and shift arrangements directly with Takeda before accepting an offer.