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Tyson Foods

Processes and sells chicken, beef and pork

Blender Operator 2nd shift

Full-TimePosted on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/30/26
No salary listed
Entry
New London, WI, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • Complete required paperwork and SAP functions.
  • Scan or enter product film, boxes, casings, clips, and ingredients into the computer system for daily production runs, including changeovers.
  • Perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
  • Follow computer-based formulations and accurately record and report food-safety or product information.
  • Obtain tow motor certification.
  • Be able to push, pull, lift, lower, and carry 20 pounds or greater at required positions and using arms, back, and legs.
  • Be able to move 5,000 pounds of meat per day.
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating hand and eye movements to move product on conveyors or processing equipment.
  • Frequently flex and grip with wrists and hands.
  • Stand, walk, climb, and bend for up to 10 hours.
  • Work in wet conditions and cold temperatures of 35 degrees.
  • Have at least 3 months of work history with the same employer.
  • Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
  • Set up, tear down, and operate the grinder.
  • Operate power lifts, hand mules, dumpers, augers, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and bone removal equipment.
  • Add water, cures, seasoning, corn syrup, and other ingredients to meat blends to batch materials correctly.
  • Keep stuffers supplied with meat.
  • Keep accurate records of batches used, in the correct sequence and with identification according to company policy.
  • Weigh and dispose of inedible and edible guts.
  • Move up to 5,000 pounds of meat per day from tank to tank.
  • Assemble and tear down all final-grind equipment.
  • Assemble, operate, and tear down the Kuhl vat washer, and verify and inspect that each vat is clean before covering it with plastic.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties in the department.
  • Comply with safety, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Safe Quality Food requirements.
  • Perform all positions in the job rotation as needed.
  • Perform other work as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Machine operator experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
  • Radio frequency scanner experience is preferred.

About the company

Tyson Foods processes chicken, beef and pork and sells fresh meat and packaged foods to grocery stores, restaurants and other food businesses in the US and abroad. Its grocery brands include Tyson chicken, Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage, Hillshire Farm smoked sausage and lunch meat, Ball Park hot dogs and Wright bacon. The company runs separate chicken, beef, pork and prepared foods businesses, processing animals in its own plants into raw cuts and cooked, ready-to-heat products. It earns money selling those products by the pound to retailers and foodservice buyers and under its own consumer brands. Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 and is based in Springdale, Arkansas.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Springdale, Arkansas

Founded

1935

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What believers are saying

  • Chicken is on a run: the segment grew sales and volume for a seventh straight quarter through June 2026.
  • Tyson keeps building branded snacks: Chicken Cups, a Product of the Year winner, added three flavors in June 2026.
  • A huge employer gives room to move: Tyson had about 133,000 team members across its businesses in February 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Plant closures come suddenly: Tyson shut its Joslin, Illinois beef plant without notice in August 2026, affecting 2,500 workers.
  • Beef is a lasting drag: with cattle scarce, Tyson forecast a fiscal 2026 beef loss of $500 to $650 million.
  • Antitrust claims keep costing money: Tyson agreed in January 2026 to pay grocers $82.5 million over beef price-fixing claims.

What makes Tyson Foods unique

  • Tyson's reach spans three meats: it produces about one in five pounds of US chicken, beef and pork.
  • The founding family still steers Tyson: its partnership and relatives control about 72% of shareholder votes.
  • Tyson's mix cushions slumps: chicken, pork and prepared foods all turned profits in the quarter ending June 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Relocation Assistance

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 17th, 2026
Smucker's stock returned 28% versus Tyson's 6.2% as Smucker raises its outlook

Investors have favoured JM Smucker over Tyson Foods this past year. Smucker's stock returned 28.0%, against 6.2% for Tyson. Smucker raised its fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings forecast to $10.75 at the midpoint, from $10.00 in June, and lifted its free cash flow forecast. Tyson now expects its beef business to lose $575 million in fiscal 2026, up from a projected $425 million loss in May, because of cattle availability. Smucker kept 19.7% of sales as operating profit, against 2.3% for Tyson. Its sales grew 5.1%, against 2.9% for Tyson, though it expects sales to fall 1% to 2% in fiscal 2027. Tyson is cheaper on earnings, at 33.1 times against 58.6 for Smucker. It also carries less debt relative to its market value: 41.9% against 51.3%.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 17th, 2026
Tyson Foods closes 2 beef plants, cuts 3,200 jobs as US cattle herd hits 75-year low

Tyson Foods is closing beef plants in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah, laying off approximately 3,200 employees. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company is also selling its Pasco, Washington facility. About 2,500 workers at the Joslin plant were affected immediately following Tyson's 13 August announcement. Up to 723 employees at Eagle Mountain will be laid off, with operations ending 12 October 2026. The closures follow a historic decline in US cattle inventory to 86.2 million head as of 1 January 2026, the lowest level in nearly 75 years according to the US Department of Agriculture. Tyson is restructuring around three facilities in Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas; and Amarillo, Texas. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association said the Joslin closure would significantly impact Midwest cattle producers and rural communities.

Associated Press
Aug 13th, 2026
Tyson Foods to close two beef facilities amid historic US cattle shortage

Tyson Foods is restructuring its beef operations in response to severe cattle shortages in the United States. The company will consolidate around three central facilities in Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas; and Amarillo, Texas. The restructuring will result in closures at Joslin, Illinois and Eagle Mountain, Utah facilities. Tyson is also pursuing the sale of its Pasco, Washington beef plant. Capacity from closed locations will shift to the remaining facilities, which have room to expand. USDA cattle inventory data shows continued supply constraints, with limited heifer retention indicating the shortage will persist. The company plans to restart a second shift at its Amarillo facility as cattle become available. Tyson says the changes will maintain similar cattle harvesting levels across a more efficient network whilst ensuring continued delivery of protein products.

Yahoo Finance
May 30th, 2026
Tyson Foods backs lab-grown meat pioneers while Q1 revenue hits $13.65B, up 4.43% YoY

Tyson Foods has integrated cultured meat into its growth strategy through Tyson Ventures, investing in companies like UPSIDE Foods and Future Meat Technologies. The traditional meat processor is leveraging its global supply chain and distribution network to eventually deploy hybrid and cultured products commercially, positioning itself against resource scarcity and changing consumer preferences. The company reported strong Q1 2026 results with revenue of $13.65 billion, up 4.43% year-over-year and beating analyst expectations. The growth was driven by margin recovery in chicken and pork segments, benefiting from lower grain costs and improved supply-chain efficiency. Tyson ranks sixth on a list of top lab-grown meat stocks, offering investors cash flows from traditional proteins alongside potential upside from its alternative protein venture portfolio.

Yahoo Finance
May 5th, 2026
Tyson Foods beats Q2 earnings estimates with $0.87 per share despite revenue miss

Tyson Foods reported quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.76 per share and representing a 13.98% earnings surprise. This compares to $0.92 per share a year ago. The company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times over the last four quarters. However, revenues of $13.65 billion for the quarter ended March 2026 missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.06%, though they exceeded year-ago revenues of $13.07 billion. The meat producer has topped consensus revenue estimates twice over the last four quarters. Tyson shares have gained 8.6% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 5.6% gain. The company currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), suggesting shares are expected to outperform the market near term.