
Career Opportunities
Yamato Corporation is a manufacturer of weighing equipment for food packaging. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations with industry-leading technology and superior service. To support our customers in North, Central, and South America, we have three office locations. Two of our offices are in the United States – one in Grafton, Wisconsin, and one in Lake Forest, California. Our third office is located in Querétaro, Mexico.
Yamato Corporation is a subsidiary of Yamato Scale Co, Ltd. Founded in 1920, Yamato Scale Co., Ltd. is celebrating over 100 years of providing innovative, high-quality weighing equipment and systems to companies around the world.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Eligibility begins on the first day of employment for you and your eligible family members. We provide 100% company-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and both short and long-term disability options. Your health is important to us, and we are committed to supporting it.
- 401(k) with Company Match & Immediate Vesting: Eligibility for our 401(k) plan begins the first day of the month following 30 days of service, with a 4% company match on employee contributions of 5% or more. Best of all, you are fully vested in the employer match from day one.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our employees earn 18 days of PTO each calendar year while PTO days increase every five years after the milestone anniversary date. Part-time employees accrue at a reduced rate. This allows you to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most to you.
- PTO Carryover Benefits: Enjoy flexibility of our PTO carryover, which allows a portion of unused PTO to be carried over into the following calendar year, providing you with additional time off when needed.
- 10 Company-Paid Holidays: Celebrate and unwind with 10 paid holidays each calendar year, ensuring you have time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
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Job openings in Grafton, Wisconsin:
Job openings in Lake Forest, California:
- No current openings
Remote job openings:
Life at Yamato

What I appreciate about working at Yamato is that it is a clean and safe environment. The people here are all very knowledgeable and I enjoy collaborating to learn more about our products. Without the support and camaraderie of the quality team I work with, my job would be much more difficult, more stressful, and less interesting. Great people equal great results!

I find Yamato to be a great company to work for. I enjoy the opportunity to travel and meet people. As well, I enjoy the challenge of problem solving and getting our customers up and running. I feel that my leadership provides support and also shows that they care for me as an employee and value me. I find them to be flexible while ensuring customers’ needs are taken care of. Overall, working at Yamato provides me with a feeling of satisfaction.

Working with Yamato is like the icing on a delicious cake. Every day I learn something new, and I know that I am part of the evolution of a multinational giant, with the freedom to share my vision and put into practice everything that professional experience has left me.