Description Position at JBS USA

Position Title: Interpreter (Somali)
Reports to: Communication Manager

Shift/Work Days: 1st Shift Monday-Friday Some Saturdays required 

Responsible for listening to, understanding, and interpreting spoken or translating written statements from one language to another.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken or written language to another. Attend meetings and act as official translator to mediate discussion. Relay concepts and ideas between languages. Convert written materials and conversations from one language into another, such as advertisements, rules, policies and investigation reports.  Translate information for applicants during interviews and with hiring paperwork. Assist the clinic with the translation of medical information and Safety. Assist in new employee orientation and annual training requirements Assist front line supervisor on the production floor and help with communication with their team members. Assist supervisors and managers at all time in effective communication to team members Support the plant with employee engagement initiatives Maintain highest levels of confidentiality. Make a strong presence in both fabrication and slaughter operations/floor. Other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications:

Computer knowledge required. Attention to detail required. Ability to speak, write, type and translate to and from English/(Language Given) Personal and professional integrity required. Proficient understanding of cultural sensitivity, and ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds Comfortable working in cold/hot temperatures and stand 8-10 hours/ day Some weekends as necessary Knowledge in medical terminology preferred. Trustworthy to handle confidential matters/information

 

EOE/Vets/Disability