Operations Trainer - Translator

Agropur • Le Sueur Food Ingredients, MN

9d

About The Position

The Operations Trainer - Translator supports onboarding, training, translation, and general Human Capital operations. The role helps new hires develop operational competency and ensures employee information is translated while preserving its original meaning and intent. It facilitates orientation and onboarding for Spanish-speaking employees who do not speak English, translates quality and safety practices, and may support recruiting, employee relations, open enrollment, surveys, and other company programs. The position requires schedule flexibility to work across multiple shifts and respond to situations as they arise. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• Fluent spoken Spanish is required.
• Ability to understand written Spanish is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Sensitivity to different cultures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings to management and coworkers.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Professional manner when dealing with others and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Translation or production work-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials and conversations into the appropriate language, preserving the original meaning and intent and providing additional insight gathered during conversations.
• Ensure a positive onboarding experience for new hires and support production in developing operational competency for new hires and employees entering new roles.
• Track competency training for new hires.
• Draft SOPs and job content as needed to enhance work quality.
• Assist Human Capital with two-week new-hire check-ins and capture data.
• Serve as a translator in employee relations situations when necessary.
• Facilitate orientation and onboarding for Hispanic employees who do not speak English.
• Translate quality and safety practices and methods for Spanish-speaking employees.
• Interview Spanish-speaking candidates and translate for the recruiting team.
• Translate for open enrollment, the VIBE survey, and company programs and initiatives.
• Learn and understand all plant roles.
• Work across multiple shifts and maintain a flexible schedule to address situations as they arise.
• Support general Human Capital operations.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Stop observed unsafe acts and follow facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies, programs, and annual training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions.
• PTO starting Day 1.
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee discounts.
• Uniform program and shoe allowance.
• Starting wage of $23.78 per hour.
• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED