Job Listing

One of our clients, a Global Manufacturing company, is currently looking for a Bilingual Interpreter/Translator. This position is full-time, direct hire, and pays $40-50K based on experience.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day carrying out of translation and interpretation operations by:

• supporting all verbal and written communication, translating and interpreting from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese
• managing a variety of clerical tasks involved with production reports, inventory records, scheduling, and maintaining accuracy of data
• learning several different jobs for purposes of familiarity and serving as back-up when necessary

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as main interpreter for Plant Manager and Corporate Distribution Manager
• Interpret oral communication between both Japanese-speaking and English-speaking employees
• Translate a variety of written and oral technical correspondence and instructions
• Interpret during confidential employee counseling related to employee performance, conduct, or similar sensitive topics
• Translate and prepare various technical presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Monitor and schedule management meetings and respond to emails as instructed
• Serve as back up for key administrative employees and production scheduling
• Enter data into a variety of databases and reports
• Assist the inventory team with checking for products and parts
• Manage and order supplies for Operations
• Perform administrative duties as assigned
• Assist expatriate employees by researching, interpreting and translating correspondence for housing and other related documents during their stay in the U.S.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Summary of Qualification:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Familiarity with American and Japanese cultures, and business acumen
• Knowledge of manufacturing or distribution environment
• Business level English and Japanese skills
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
• Exercise confidentiality and sensitivity to employment matters
• Exhibit courteous and respectful demeanor towards all company personnel in words
  and actions
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and respectfully with other employees
• Occasionally lift product, office equipment or supplies weighing less than 20 pounds