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Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods is a food manufacturer that produces prepared foods and protein-based products, including chicken, beef, and pork.

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Breakroom Rating6.5

Based on 513 frontline employees from Tyson Foods who took The Breakroom Quiz

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What is it like to work at Tyson Foods?

Tyson Foods is a company that prioritizes a culture of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration to drive business success. The company operates a large-scale food production environment with various departments, including production, quality control, and research and development, offering opportunities for employees to work in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Working at Tyson Foods may appeal to candidates who value a stable and secure work environment, opportunities for career growth and development, and the chance to contribute to a leading food company that serves a global customer base.

Do workers at Tyson Foods get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
52% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Does Tyson Foods pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Tyson Foods, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
48% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Tyson Foods affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Tyson Foods?

Most people get paid time off work.
81% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 113 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 78% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Tyson Foods worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
77% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Tyson Foods workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Tyson Foods workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Tyson Foods?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
37% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Tyson Foods managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
81% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Tyson Foods spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Tyson Foods?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
42% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Tyson Foods job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
44% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at Tyson Foods good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Tyson Foods feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Tyson Foods get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
70% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Tyson Foods?

Most people feel stressed out here.
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Tyson Foods enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Tyson Foods recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 116 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Tyson Foods?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Tyson Foods?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Tyson Foods’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Tyson Foods is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
65% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
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Machine Operator PR05 (2nd Shift) - Tyson of Rogers

Machine Operator PR05 (2nd Shift) - Tyson of Rogers

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Rogers, AR

$17.40/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Tyson Foods rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Tyson Foods

Based on 513 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7.0

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.0 out of 10

Food and drinks producers average

Based on 11,435 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at Tyson Foods

  • 93%

    93% say their health insurance is affordable

    say their health insurance is affordable

  • 81%

    81% say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

    say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

  • 81%

    81% say they get paid time off

    say they get paid time off

Featured by Tyson Foods, based on 513 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Job Details:

Schedule: Monday - Friday, possible Saturdays.Hour: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM approx. Pay: $17.40 hourJob description·       This position is responsible for operating the bagger machine which includes setting up the program, calibrating, and adjusting the machine parameters to produce the desired bag size and bag weights.·       The machine operator will perform regular checks on filled/sealed bags of product to ensure proper machine performance and adjust the machine accordingly to meet product specifications.·       The machine operator will ensure the continuous flow of product through the production process and ensure proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line.·       The person in this position is responsible for the mixing of marination by ensuring proper ingredients and quantities are used for marination formulas and ensure marination mix is maintained proper temperature and in accordance with specifications.·       The team member in this position will be responsible for filling out Quality Assurance verifications and using handheld scanning devices to manage inventory of ingredients utilized.·       Must be able to climb stairs while carrying ingredients to dump into the marination tank. Basic math (adding and subtracting) skills are required to keep track of the pounds needed and dumped into the marination tank.·       The machine operator will be notifying the supervisor if machinery should require maintenance, all while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.  Requirements: 
  • Experience: 6 months of continuous work history in the last 12 months.
  • Applications will be considered from the following Arkansas counties: Washington, Benton, and Madison.
  • Prior Employee Waiting Period: If you were previously employed at Tyson, there’s a 180-day waiting period before you can reapply.
  • Number of Times Worked at Tyson: You can apply if you’ve worked at Tyson no more than two times.
  • Failed Drug Screen - if you had a failed drug screen, you must wait 6 months before reapplying.
  • Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.
  • The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

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


The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.


If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.


Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Working at Tyson Foods

Perks for frontline workers

From Tyson Foods, via Breakroom

  • Pay: Competitive Pay and Benefits

  • Benefits: Health, vision, and dental Insurance on day one of full-time employment

  • Education: Fully-funded education for all US-based Team Members!

  • Financial Benefits: 401(k) & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Career Growth: Grow your career with an industry leader, and Fortune 100 company!

  • Safety: Committed to workplace safety!

  • Time Off: Generous paid time off / earned time off for Team Members

  • Work-Life Balance: Includes Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), paid parental leave, discount programs, adoption assistance, etc.

What to expect from working at Tyson Foods

From Tyson Foods

About Tyson Foods, in their own words

From Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is a world-class food company and recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, it has grown under four generations of family leadership. The Company is unified by this purpose: Tyson Foods. We Feed the World Like Family™ and has a broad portfolio of iconic products and brands including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, Aidells® and ibp®. Tyson Foods is dedicated to bringing high-quality food to every table in the world, safely and affordably, now and for future generations. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had approximately 138,000 team members as of September 2024.

Company values

From Tyson Foods

We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities.

Who we are: We strive to be honorable and operate with integrity. We strive to be faith-friendly and inclusive. We strive to serve as stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We strive to provide a safe work environment.

What we do: We feed our families, the nation, and the world with trusted food products. We serve as stewards of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to us. We strive to provide a safe work environment for our team members.

How we do it: We strive to earn consistent and satisfactory profits for our shareholders and to invest in our people, products, and processes. We strive to operate with integrity and trust in all we do. We strive to honor God and be respectful of each other, our customers, and other stakeholders.

"From the beginning, our company has been built on faith, family, and hard work. That tradition, our Core Values, and 'doing what's right' are deeply embedded in our culture."

John Tyson, Chairman

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