Warehouses and Distribution Centers That Hire Felons

Even though getting a job as an ex-convict can be difficult, there is some hope because many warehouses and distribution centers in the US are historically willing to give people a second chance.

Companies that have signed the Ban the Box pledge (e.g. Target) won’t ask you if you have a criminal record. These are the best places to look for work as an ex-convict.

Some companies do background checks that go back many years or decades. This is especially so in states where there are no laws regulating criminal record considerations in employment such as Alaska, Florida, Arkansas and Alabama.

If you have a criminal record and are looking to find employment in these states, it can be a bit challenging to get a job with some companies located there.

Yet other companies will consider hiring felons on a case by case basis. They look at factors like the severity of the charge and how long ago it took place.

After doing extensive research, we have compiled a list of some of the best warehouses that hire felons in the United States. Take a look at what’s available near you.

• Please note that many companies do not make their distribution center locations public so the locations column is not conclusive for all listed companies.

How Far Back Employers Check For Felonies

How far back companies go when doing a background check will depend on the type of job (e.g. finance sector jobs normally exclude people with criminal records) and location (e.g. state and jurisdiction).

Some states do not have a predetermined number of years in which an employer can look back. This means that potential employers they can check for criminal history as far back as they please. In other states (e.g. Wisconsin), the crime must be substantially related to the job for it to count.

Some states have a seven year rule that prohibits reporting convictions that go back more than seven years. Companies in these states will only do background checks that go back seven years.

States That Follow the Seven-Year Rule

The following states have a seven year limit for criminal background checks. If you are applying for a job at a warehouse located in any of these states, criminal records that are more than seven years old won’t show up or be considered in background checks.

• Washington
• New York
• Nevada
• Montana
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• California
• Texas

Appendix

Target Distribution Center Locations

Target has 44 distribution centers across the USA. The following is a list of their locations.

1. West Jefferson, Ohio
2. Fridley, Minnesota
3. Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
4. Topeka, Kansas
5. DeKalb, Illinois
6. Midway, Georgia
7. Galesburg, Michigan
8. Wilton, New York
9. Tyler, Texas
10. Fontana, California
11. Ontario, California
12. Burlington, New Jersey
13. Amsterdam, New York
14. Newton, North Carolina
15. Woodland, California
16. Port Wentworth, Georgia
17. Cedar Falls, Iowa
18. Lugoff, South Carolina
19. Cedar Falls, Iowa
20. Rialto, California
21. Mililani, Hawaii
22. Phoenix, Arizona
23. Minneapolis, Minnesota
24. Logan Township, New Jersey
25. Suffolk, Virginia
26. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
27. Lake City, Florida
28. Rialto, California
29. DENTON, Texas
30. Joliet, Illinois
31. Stuarts Draft, Virginia
32. Pueblo, Colorado
33. Lacey, Washington
34. Chicago, Illinois
35. Shafter, California
36. West Jefferson, Ohio
37. Midlothian, Texas
38. Tifton, Georgia
39. Madison, Alabama
40. Indianapolis, Indiana
41. Albany, Oregon
42. Tucson, Arizona
43. Woodbury, Minnesota
44. Perth Amboy, New Jersey

We have vetted the companies listed above and they seem like they’d be great places for anyone looking to start fresh with a new career in the warehousing industry.

If you have information about other warehouses that hire ex-convicts, please feel free to reach out in the comment section below. We’re happy to add them.

We want everyone who is interested in getting back into the workforce after incarceration to know they can do it. So don’t think twice about applying if these jobs sound interesting to you because there’s no shame in trying. Remember though – not every opportunity may be right for your specific situation so make sure you research each company before deciding which one would best suit your needs. Good luck out there!