Tyson Foods forklift operator salary

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Average Tyson Foods forklift operator salary

$38,477yearly

$16.45 hourly rate

Entry-level Tyson Foods forklift operator salary

$33,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Tyson Foods pay forklift operators?

The average salary for Tyson Foods forklift operators is $38,477 per year. Tyson Foods forklift operator salaries range between $33,000 to $44,000 per year. Tyson Foods forklift operators earn 12% more than the national average salary for forklift operators of $34,213.

Location impacts how much a forklift operator at Tyson Foods can expect to make. Forklift operators at Tyson Foods make the most in Worthington, MN, Springdale, WA, and Burlington, VT.

How much does Tyson Foods pay forklift operators by location?

Tyson Foods pays forklift operators the most in Worthington, MN, Springdale, WA, and Burlington, VT. Additionally, cities like Eagle Mountain and Pocomoke City also report highly competitive salaries for forklift operators at Tyson Foods.

Forklift operator Tyson Foods salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Worthington, MN	$42,722	$20.54
2	Springdale, WA	$42,076	$20.23
3	Burlington, VT	$41,053	$19.74
4	Eagle Mountain, UT	$41,048	$19.73
5	Pocomoke City, MD	$40,940	$19.68
6	Boston, MA	$40,793	$19.61
7	New London, WI	$40,734	$19.58
8	Providence, RI	$40,294	$19.37
9	Tallulah, LA	$40,178	$19.32
10	Waterloo, IA	$40,143	$19.30

Highest-paid Tyson Foods forklift operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Stock Handler	$42,296	$20	-
2	Truck Operator	$42,276	$20	-
3	Front End Loader Operator	$42,231	$20	-
4	Relief Operator	$41,545	$20	-
5	Lead Forklift Operator	$41,119	$20	-
6	Dock Worker/Forklift Operator	$41,062	$20	-
7	Dry End Operator	$40,969	$20	-
8	Forklift Driver	$40,791	$20	-
9	Mill Operator	$40,753	$20	-
10	Maintenance Operator	$40,615	$20	-

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Recent salaries for forklift operators at tyson foods

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Forklift Operator-3Rd Shift	Zeeland, MI	06/29/2025	$44,975
Forklift Operator-1St. Shift	Kansas City, KS	06/27/2025	$50,192
Forklift Operator-2Nd Shift	Tecumseh, NE	06/17/2025	$41,427
Forklift Operator RDC 2Nd Shift RDC (1)	Russellville, AR	05/30/2025	$38,296
Forklift Operator D Shift (1)	Rochelle, IL	05/29/2025	$48,523

Forklift operator salary at Tyson Foods competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	PepsiCo	$40,993	$20	71
2	Cargill	$40,228	$19	97
3	Post Holdings	$40,117	$19	47
4	General Mills	$40,055	$19	6
5	TreeHouse Foods	$39,103	$19	26
6	Crown Holdings	$38,829	$19	26
7	Hormel Foods	$38,602	$19	22
8	Vudu	$38,594	$19	-
9	Smithfield Foods	$38,298	$18	24
10	Seaboard	$38,289	$18	12
11	Pilgrim's	$38,259	$18	14
12	Conagra Brands	$38,005	$18	51
13	Butterball	$37,611	$18	11
14	The Kraft Heinz Company	$37,194	$18	26
15	Whirlpool	$36,218	$17	6
16	Valley Fresh	$36,154	$17	-
17	Berry Global	$35,774	$17	-
18	Lear	$35,595	$17	5
19	Newell Brands	$35,548	$17	12
20	Builders FirstSource	$34,456	$17	218

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