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Agropur

Operations Trainer - Translator

Little Chute, WI · On-site

$19.28 - $23.14/hr

The Operations Trainer - Translator is a liaison to employees ensuring a quality onboarding experience and contributes to building a sense of employee community and belonging. This position ...

FROEDTERT HEALTH

MEDICAL TRANSLATOR INTERPRETER

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$21.75 - $28.50/hr

Translator provides written translation of a wide variety of documents. Interpreter facilitates culturally and linguistically competent communication between individuals with Limited English ...

Transperfect

Spanish Quality Manager

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

TransPerfect also offers a suite of cutting edge technologies that significantly reduce costs and improve consistency throughout the translation process, making TransPerfect the vendor of choice for ...

Homeland Language Services

Do you have one year of experience working as an Interpreter/translator? Do you enjoy what you do? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities for professional growth? While ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for translator in Wisconsin is $57,735.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,400.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Translators and interpreters convert text, conversations, speeches, and other types of information from their original language into another language. The primary difference between the two jobs is translators work with written documents while interpreters convert spoken or sign language. It is a translator's goal to have the translated text with the same tone and meaning as the original version. For example, they must be able to express the meanings behind slang and other expressions that may not translate literally. For this job, you must be fluent in at least two languages and have a good understanding of the cultural expressions and social influences on the languages.

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To thrive as a Translator, you need advanced proficiency in at least two languages, strong cultural knowledge, and typically a degree in translation, linguistics, or a related field. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, terminology management systems, and sometimes certification from recognized organizations like ATA is common. Attention to detail, adaptability, and excellent communication skills help translators deliver precise and culturally appropriate content. These skills are essential for ensuring accurate, contextually relevant translations that meet client needs across various industries.

What are some common challenges translators face when working on specialized texts, and how can they overcome them?

Translators often encounter challenges when working with specialized texts, such as legal, medical, or technical documents, due to complex terminology and nuanced concepts. To overcome these challenges, it's important to conduct thorough research, consult subject matter experts, and utilize specialized dictionaries or glossaries. Building a strong network of professional contacts and continually updating one’s industry knowledge can also help translators maintain accuracy and clarity in their work. Collaboration with editors or peers is common to ensure the final translation meets both linguistic and subject-specific standards.

What does a translator do?

A translator is a language professional who converts written text from one language into another while maintaining the original meaning, tone, and style. Translators work on various materials, including books, legal documents, websites, and technical manuals. Their goal is to make content accessible and accurate for speakers of different languages. Translators must have excellent language proficiency in both the source and target languages, as well as strong cultural knowledge to ensure the translation is appropriate and effective.
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Operations Trainer - Translator

Operations Trainer - Translator

Agropur

Little Chute, WI • On-site

$19.28 - $23.14/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Agropur rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 389 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Type:
Regular
People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone's impact truly matters.
At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.
An environment that empowers you to take action:
  • Starting Rate of Pay: $19.28 - $23.14 hourly
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2pm (Must be flexible, this role works nights on occasion)
  • Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
    • 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
    • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
    • Paid parental leave
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

What you'll be responsible for each day:
The Operations Trainer - Translator is a liaison to employees ensuring a quality onboarding experience and contributes to building a sense of employee community and belonging. This position translates spoken/written or video content to employee base for the purpose of keeping employees informed of critical information (operations, quality, safety, Human Capital - benefits, policies, etc.). The Operations Trainer - Translator works directly with Human Capital and the Operations team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Translate material(s) or conversation into appropriate language.
  • Ensure onboarding experience is positive for new hires.
  • Support production in developing operational competency for new hires/new roles.
  • Track competency trainings of new hires.
  • Ensure the preservation of original meaning and intent for employee information.
  • Provide additional insight as gathered in conversation/translation.
  • Draft SOPs/job content as necessary to enhance work quality.
  • Assist Human Capital in conducting two-week new hire check-ins and capture data.
  • Assist in employee relations situations as translator when necessary.
  • Facilitate orientation and onboarding process for Hispanic employees who do not speak English.
  • Translate Quality and Safety practices/methods to Spanish speaking employees.
  • Interview Spanish speaking candidates and translating back to recruiting team.
  • Translate for purposes of open enrollment, VIBE survey, company programs/initiatives.
  • Learn and understand all plant roles.
  • Ability to regularly work multiple shifts.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain flexible schedule (shifts) to address situations as they arise.
  • Support general Human Capital operations.
  • Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Safety Protocol
    • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
    • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
    • Support safety policies, programs, and annual training.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
The individual who will own this role:
Education Required:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:
  • Translation/production work-related experience preferred.
  • Ability to speak fluent Spanish required.
  • Ability to understand Spanish written language required.

Certification/Licensure Required:
  • None

Skills Required:
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
  • Display sensitivity to different cultures.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
  • Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to management and coworkers.
  • Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook.
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
  • Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Where you'll be working:
  • Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 95 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon's Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon's is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits.
  • Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage, and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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