Future Opportunities

General Employment Application

This application is for individuals interested in future employment opportunities with Yamasa USA. While the position you’re seeking may not be currently posted, we welcome your interest in joining our growing team and encourage you to apply so we can consider you as opportunities arise.

Our Values

At Yamasa USA, our values guide everything we do:

Safety

Safety comes first—always. We are deeply committed to protecting our Team Members, visitors, and everyone who enters our facility. Through ongoing safety training, proactive reporting, and regular inspections, we strive to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all.

Team

We are Team Yamasa USA . Our strength comes from the diversity of our people—across ages, backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, and beliefs. Like the many parts of the human body working together, every Team Member—full-time or part-time, permanent or temporary—plays an important role in our shared success.

Integrity

We believe in doing the right thing. Integrity means treating everyone with respect, honesty, and professionalism—both inside our facility and beyond its walls.

Passion

We are passionate about our rich heritage, our exceptional products, our people, and our brand. We seek individuals who share that passion and want to grow, learn, and take pride in the work they do.

Quality

Quality is at the heart of everything we produce. We use ingredients of the highest standard and proudly partner with local farmers here in the Willamette Valley—because great ingredients make great products.

Heritage

For over 400 years and 13 generations , our family has refined the art of crafting shoyu with unmatched flavor, aroma, and color. We are honored to carry this legacy forward today—right here in Salem, Oregon —and into the future.

Working at Yamasa USA

We offer a comprehensive and supportive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (available the first of the month after 60 days of employment, including Domestic Partners)
• 401(k) plan with eligibility to contribute upon hire and company match after vesting
• Life Insurance, voluntary supplemental coverage, and dependent life insurance
• Short- and long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support, counseling, financial wellness tools, travel assistance, and more
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Our Team Members’ loyalty speaks volumes—many have been with us since 1995 , and others have chosen to return because they truly enjoyed working here.

Before You Submit

We strongly encourage you to include a resume if you have one, as it helps us better understand your experience and interests.

Thank you for considering Yamasa USA. We appreciate your interest and look forward to learning more about you.

— HR & Administrative Team