Several well-known companies have been recognized for giving individuals with felony convictions a second chance by offering employment opportunities. Here are some companies that have a history of hiring felons:
1. Amazon
- Known for hiring in their warehouse and fulfillment centers, Amazon offers opportunities for individuals with a criminal background, particularly in entry-level roles.
2. Walmart
- Walmart hires individuals with felonies for positions such as stocking, cashiers, and warehouse work. They also offer second chances through the Walmart Restorative Justice Program.
3. Goodwill Industries
- Goodwill is famous for providing job training and employment for people with criminal backgrounds in various roles within their retail stores and distribution centers.
4. UPS (United Parcel Service)
- UPS is known to hire felons for package handler and warehouse positions, especially during peak seasons like the holidays.
5. Kroger
- Kroger and its family of grocery stores (such as Ralphs, Fry’s, and King Soopers) have hired individuals with felonies in positions like stock clerks, baggers, and warehouse workers.
6. The Salvation Army
- The Salvation Army operates thrift stores and provides rehabilitation programs, often employing people with felonies in roles like retail associate, sorting, and warehouse work.
7. AutoZone
- AutoZone has been reported to hire felons for positions such as customer service representatives, stocking, and delivery drivers.
8. Waste Management
- Waste Management hires for roles in truck driving, waste collection, and maintenance.
9. McDonald’s
- Many McDonald’s franchises are open to hiring felons, particularly in entry-level positions such as crew members and cooks.
10. Starbucks
- Starbucks offers positions in customer service and barista roles for those with a criminal record. They have a commitment to inclusivity and second-chance hiring.
11. Coca-Cola
- Coca-Cola has offered job opportunities in warehousing, production, and delivery services for individuals with felony convictions.
12. Hilton Hotels
- Hilton and some other hospitality companies offer jobs in housekeeping, maintenance, and food service to people with felonies.
13. Lowe’s Home Improvement
- Lowe’s is known to hire felons for various roles, including stock clerks, warehouse associates, and customer service.
14. Menards
- This home improvement chain hires felons for roles in retail sales, stocking, and warehouse operations.
15. Taco Bell
- Many Taco Bell franchises hire individuals with felonies for entry-level roles like food preparation and cashiers.
16. Tyson Foods
- Tyson Foods is known to hire felons in manufacturing, food processing, and distribution roles.
17. PetSmart
- PetSmart offers positions in pet care, stocking, and customer service that are open to individuals with felony backgrounds.
18. Target
- While Target runs background checks, they have hired felons for positions such as stocking, cashier, and warehouse work in some instances.
19. Subway
- Subway franchises hire individuals with felonies for sandwich artist and cashier roles.
These companies may have different policies based on location or type of felony, so it’s important to apply and explain your situation if given an opportunity.
Additionally, you have second-chance organizations and program like:
1.Honest Jobs ( https://www.honestjobs.com/)
2. Indeed’s Essentials to work program, who’s mission is to help all people get jobs that have barriers to getting a job ( https://www.indeed.com/esg/essentials-to-work ) are great resources for finding felon-friendly employers.