Creole/English interpreter at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Portland, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Details:



The Full-Time Interpreter will provide assistance with interpreting communications which may be in oral and/or written form. The interpreters will assist in several areas, including but not limited to, training, meetings, HR, Safety, Quality, OHS, onboarding, orientations, disciplinary actions, and/or other areas. This position is held to strict code of confidentiality. Interpreter will also assist with various administrative tasks across multiple departments.



Description of Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Strict confidentiality required; must be able to be discrete and keep communications confidential. Signed confidentiality agreement required.


• Expected to assist in providing information to team members through interpretation; responsibility is to interpret only and not modify/revise communication.


• Will translate written communications, such as postings, benefit information, policies, etc. from English into Creole


• May schedule meetings, anniversary/birthday luncheons, and other activities and assist in the planning, organizing, and execution of events.


• Will assist with onboarding and application process, tours, open enrollment, meetings, trainings, disciplinary actions, team member concerns/issues, and other areas.


• Will be required to spend at least 40% of scheduled hours on production floor


• Will champion various projects and assist in administrative duties across multiple departments as assigned by management.


• Expected to always be professional, in both conduct and communication.


• Must notify HR and/or management immediately of any concerns or issues.


• Responsible for following company policies/procedures written or verbal.


• May occasionally require some overtime and/or adjustment to schedule to assist with other shifts.


• Performs all other tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required for the Position

• Must be able to pass Interpreter Assessment with an average total score of 75% or higher.


• Must have fluency in selected language(s) (Creole) and English and be able to obtain a minimum of Level 1 Language Certification


• Must be able to follow direction and stay on task with little to no supervision.


• Must be able to effectively communicate to colleagues and management in professional manner.


• Must maintain high level of confidentiality - must not share any information about team members with others.


• Must have strong verbal communication skills in dominant and English language.


• Must be able to stay on task with


• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Training (Equipment & Methods)

• •No specific training provided; if training requested, can utilize internal resources and/or Guild program for ongoing education/training.

Job Safety Analysis

• Personal Protective Equipment is necessary when on floor as required based on location/department: smock, hair net, ear plugs, slip resistant shoes and safety glasses, gloves, boots, aprons.


• Will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, known allergens such as soy, wheat, and milk; and extreme weather conditions.


• Will be occasionally exposed to high precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration.


• Will be regularly exposed to moving equipment and mechanical parts.


• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection.


• Will consistently be walking/standing on concrete floors and exposed to wet/slippery surfaces for long/extended periods of time.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:



ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)


Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.



CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here. Apply Now