Background, Criminal, and Drug Screen Use Vary
for Low-Skill Jobs
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DRUG SCREENS
• Will hire felons unless
convicted of violent
crime, sex related
crime, or grand
larceny
• Hires limited to
warehouse workers
Successful background screen isn't required
to start but is required to stay. Average is less
than 5% drop-off as result of failed screen.
Amazon and Wal-Mart have higher drop-off in
markets with greater concentration of illegal
immigrants.
BACKGROUND SCREENS
• Will hire felons unless
convicted of violent
crime, sex related
crime, theft, or drug
trafficking
• Hires limited to
warehouse, stock,
cashiers, and carts
• Will hire felons
unless convicted of
violent crime, sex
related crime, theft,
or drug trafficking
• Hires limited to
warehouse and
package handlers
Initiated Pre-
Employment
Post
Employment
Screen
Minimal Pre-
Employment
Screening
Standard Pre-
Employment
Screening
HIRING POLICY FOR CONVICTED FELONS
General Labor, Warehouse Workers, Package Handlers, Stockroom Workers, Cashiers, Retail Workers, Greeters consistently referenced in this category
Does this job have
supervisory
responsibility?
Does this job have
safety
consideration?
If not, the minimum
requirements
mandated are
commonly adhered
to
Confirmed no screening at 69 Amazon
fulfillment centers and 54 Walmart distribution
centers, though both leave decision to screen
to site/regional level
