Data Entry & Translator

Pasona N A, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking a bilingual Japanese-English administrator in Kentucky to support manufacturing operations.

The role blends interpretation, translation, reporting, and data tasks to help daily processes run smoothly. Responsibilities include real-time interpretation in meetings, translating technical documents, preparing production and inventory reports, and maintaining accurate records, with ERP experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Japanese and English (spoken and written).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide Japanese-English interpretation during meetings and daily operations.
• Translate technical, business, and general documents.
• Assist expatriates with relocation and daily life support, including government documentation.
• Support visitors, meetings, and events requiring bilingual communication.
• Prepare and maintain production, inventory, quality, and operational reports.
• Perform data entry, verify data accuracy, and maintain records.
• Assist with inventory, budgeting, and general administrative reporting.
• Organize and maintain company documents and files.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other administrative projects.

Skills

Bilingual JA/EN

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

This position supports communication between Japanese expatriates and local employees while providing administrative and data support in a manufacturing environment. This position combines interpretation, translation, reporting, and administrative responsibilities to help ensure efficient daily operations.

Translation & Interpretation

• Provide Japanese-English interpretation during meetings and daily operations.
• Translate technical, business, and general documents.
• Assist Japanese expatriates with relocation and daily life support, including government documentation, housing, banking, medical appointments, and other administrative needs.
• Support visitors, meetings, and company events requiring bilingual communication.

Administrative & Data Support

• Prepare and maintain production, inventory, quality, and operational reports.
• Perform data entry, verify data accuracy, and maintain records.
• Assist with inventory, budgeting, and general administrative reporting.
• Organize and maintain company documents and files.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other administrative projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Japanese and English (spoken and written).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in translation and interpretation.
• Administrative or reporting experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.