Translator

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a translator to facilitate clear communication across teams and train non-English speaking employees in their native language. The role supports safety, quality, and production by translating conversations, forms, and policies.

You will assist with interviews and new hire orientation, translating questions and presentations as needed, while adhering to safety and welfare guidelines. The position requires flexibility for non-traditional hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience translating English to other languages and back.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for data management and reporting.
• Detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Sound work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Translate conversations, meetings, forms, and policies to support safety and production.
• Train non-English speaking employees in their native language and document training.
• Assist with interviews and new hire orientation by translating questions and presentations.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and report issues affecting safety and quality.
• Follow all company policies and welfare guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Translation

Multilingual communication

Training ability

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Night/weekend shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for translating conversations, meetings, forms, policies etc. from one language to another. Train employees in native language. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulation

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Translate conversations, meetings, forms, policies, procedures, etc. from one language to another to facilitate understanding and improve safety and production
• Assist HR, QA, production, etc., by training non-English speaking employees on processes, policies, requirements, etc. in their native language; document training as it occurs
• Assist with interviews, new hire orientation etc. translating questions, answers and presentations as needed
• Adhere to safe work practices, policies and procedures, maintain sanitary conditions to ensure product quality; report any condition or practice that may adversely affect food safety, food quality and/or personnel safety
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum one year experience in accurately translating from English to other language and back; multiple languages preferred
• Ability to use Microsoft Office to manage data and create reports
• Detail oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization through highly effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate use of hands/fingers to operate computer, keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to walk around facility as needed
• Exposed to cold temperatures (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Exposed to noise levels of > 85 decibels
• Work around raw and/or live animal odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.