Question 1

Is Tyson Foods a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Tyson Foods has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 3,544 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 55% of employees would recommend working at Tyson Foods to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Tyson Foods have been left by employees working as Intern, Class A Truck Driver and Warehouse Worker.

Question 2

Does Tyson Foods pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tyson Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tyson Foods. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Tyson Foods?

Accepted Answer

55% of Tyson Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Tyson Foods 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tyson Foods?

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Maintenance Technician (82), Production Supervisor (82), General Laborer (73), Forklift Operator (53), Production (50), Machine Operator (48), Supervisor (45), Production Worker (34), Intern (27), Debone (24), Maintenance Supervisor (24), Manager (24), Laborer (23), Maintenance Mechanic (22), Packer (22)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Tyson Foods according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Pay is good and if willing to move advancement is readily available." ((in 438 reviews)); "Good benefit's 401k and stock purchase program" ((in 311 reviews)); "People are great they treat you lik family as far as supervisor they bs ro much" ((in 191 reviews)); "Culture in the Dakota Dunes was great" ((in 88 reviews)); "Great team members and leadership staff" ((in 58 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Tyson Foods according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Poor management and weekend work" ((in 165 reviews)); "Long hours and had to work on alot of holidays that most companies give people off" ((in 124 reviews)); "There is no work life balance as we have been forced to work 85" ((in 62 reviews)); "Too much favoritism towards the Hispanics as opposed to any other nationality in the plant." ((in 49 reviews)); "The hourly workers make more than the supervisors when the supervisors have to deal with countless issues." ((in 47 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Tyson Foods layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Tyson Foods layoffs and their outlook for job security at Tyson Foods in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Tyson Foods locations?

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Springdale, Fayetteville, Chicago, Sedalia, Zeeland, Wilkesboro, Amarillo, Pine Bluff, Logansport, Vienna, Humboldt, Saint Joseph, Shelbyville, Monroe, Sherman, Green Forest, Noel, Broken Bow, Robards, Camilla, Enid, Union City, Waterloo, Glen Allen, Hope, Dakota City, Clarksville, Storm Lake, Joslin, Kansas City

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