Tyson Foods Inc

Facility info

Wait times are the primary complaint — 10-24 hour stints are common; most reviews cite waits of 12+ hours from arrival to departure. Fresh meat loads inherently take longer (10-15+ hours), but even drop-and-hook appointments frequently exceed appointment windows by 6-12 hours. Appointment scheduling is unreliable — arriving on time or early doesn't matter; doors assigned hours late or not at all. Load readiness unpredictable despite being told it's preloaded. Check-in/door assignment process slow — can wait 2-6+ hours just to get assigned a dock door after checking in. Live load vs. drop-and-hook makes no difference — both experience severe delays. Paperwork processing bottleneck — even after loading completes, expect 1-3+ hour waits for bills. Office staff sometimes on lunch breaks or unavailable. Shipping office staff attitude varies — some drivers report rude/dismissive office personnel; others encountered patient staff. Night shift appears worse than day shift. Staff takes extended 2+ hour lunches. Loading/unloading pace is glacial — workers frequently on breaks, smoking, standing around talking instead of working. Night shift notably slower and prone to errors (wrong product, damaged goods). Day shift generally more competent. Overnight parking available — can drop trailer in gravel lot and go to nearby truck stop while waiting; facility will call when ready. Bathroom inside shipping office is functional — but damaged door reported; limited other amenities (no vending). Security/guard staff consistently professional and friendly — one of the few bright spots. Overweight issues reported — some loads came out overweight; correction required additional wait time. Load bars sometimes go missing — ensure you have them before leaving. Recommendation for fresh meat loads — expect 10-15 hours minimum; drop trailer in lot and leave for truck stop rather than waiting at facility.