Japanese Translator

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time position in Lebanon, Kentucky. The role involves providing translation during meetings and supporting documentation in both Japanese and English. Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and an Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Additional responsibilities include establishing confidential records and multitasking in a professional environment. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient in translation and communication of Japanese and English language.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provides translation during meetings, conference calls and plant tours.
• Documents translation support for all areas.
• Establishes and maintains confidential files and records.

Skills

Translation proficiency in Japanese and English

Strong oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office products, particularly Excel

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides translation during meetings, conference calls, plant tours, etc., prepare reports which includes gathering and summarizing data.
• Document translation support for all areas.
• Establishes and maintains highly confidential files and records.
• Composes and types letters and correspondence in Japanese and English.
• Maintain awareness and understand the roles and responsibilities regarding the environmental policies, management system, and objectives and targets by attending the required training. Perform all tasks in accordance with the EMS procedures and practices and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in translation and communication of Japanese and English language.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to work as part of a collaborative team in a professional business office.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Highly motivated self-starter with some business experience required. Highly organized and efficient.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE

Associate's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

In both English and Japanese. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem solving skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Excel.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to express numbers as decimals, convert numbers into percentages and from percentages to whole numbers, express numbers as fractions, and perform basic math operations using positive and negative numbers, as well as ratios and averages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is an office setting with moderate noise level.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position. Work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.