Kroger

If you have experience working in a grocery store, you might want to consider applying for a job at a place like Kroger.

The question is whether or not Kroger hires felons.

Let’s look at this to shed some light on this issue.

In this blog post, we’ll cover the following:

• What Does Kroger Look for When Hiring?
• Hiring Process
• Does Kroker Background Check?
• An Opportunity for Felons?
• Does the Type of Felony Matter?
• Can You Run a Background Check on Yourself?
• Steps to Take

What Does Kroger Look for When Hiring?

Kroger follows a number of ideals in its dealing with the general public.

Honesty, integrity, and respect are cornerstones of the Kroger philosophy.

The minimum age to work at Kroger is 16 years old.

If you are looking for a job with Kroger, you can expect to start with an entry-level position.

Typical entry positions available include:

• Cashier
• Grocery clerk
• Meat clerk
• Night stocker

Kroger Hiring Process

An application at Kroger is simple and straightforward.

To apply, you must create an account on the company website and complete an online application.

Following the basic application, you will be required to complete an employment exam relating to situational judgment, personality, and customer service to determine how well you would fit with the company ideals.

You can expect an initial phone interview.

Then there may be a one-on-one interview with the store manager or an assistant manager.

If you get an in-person interview, Kroger management will inquire about your reasons for wanting to work there, your strengths and weaknesses, and previous work experience.

The store motto is: “Be particular. Never sell anything you would not want yourself.”

Does Kroger Background Check?

There certainly is a background check.

A background check is conducted at Kroger and will cover the most recent seven-year period.

A background check will be run on any applicant who is being strongly considered for a position.

A drug test may be administered depending on the store and its policies.

It may take two days to a week to complete the process.

Background check questions may ask about having:

• A valid driver’s license
• A means of transportation
• Any accidents during the past three years
• Moving violations during the past three years and how many

There will be a question regarding having been convicted of a crime.

If the answer is yes, it will require an explanation.

Kroger will want to know about the number of convictions, how recent any offenses are, the sentence, and any rehabilitation you may have received.

Kroger does hire felons depending on certain factors, including:

• Type of felony conviction
• Length of time since completion of the sentence
• Hiring manager’s personal viewpoint

Kroger does a background check to protect itself, its employees, and its customers.

An Opportunity for Felons?

Kroger is a good company for hiring you as a felon.

They have a positive history of giving felons a chance to succeed.

That doesn’t mean that they will hire all felons.

Remember that it will make a difference as to the type of felony and other factors.

With as many locations as Kroger operates, there are typically jobs available.

If you are serious about getting a job, Kroger may be a place to consider.

Does the Type of Felony Matter?

Yes, the type of felony does make a difference as you might expect.

While Kroger does hire felons, they don’t hire anyone with a violent or sexual offense.

These are serious crimes against persons that violate their personal rights.

Additionally, they typically won’t hire you with a theft or forgery conviction.

These are crimes that violate the trust of the company and make you a poor candidate for employment according to company policy.

If they can’t trust you with money or working around finances, they don’t want you.

Forgery opens up a number of opportunities for dishonesty and a lack of morals, called moral turpitude.

All of these will eliminate you.

Can You Run a Background Check on Yourself?

Yes, you can run a background check on yourself.

Potential employers run a background check on you, and you can do a check on yourself.

We suggest doing exactly that.

Why would you want to run your own background check?

Doing your own ahead before applying at Kroger will give you a heads up on what they will discover about you when they do theirs.

If you have any questions, you can contact an attorney.

It’s important to take action and not risk a chance on the results.

This is your future.

Why wouldn’t you want to know what would come up in a background check?

The more you know the better prepared you will be to answer any questions that might come up in an interview.

This also means being open with Kroger about your past and your criminal record.

If you aren’t honest, this would be considered fraud, which is a punishable offense that could put you back in prison.

If you are eligible, you could have your record expunged.

That would allow you to honestly answer on an application that you have no convictions on your record.

Steps to Take

Kroger could help you in your efforts to reenter society.

If you are honest about your past and don’t have a serious violent or sexual offense, you may succeed here.

Being hired there isn’t guaranteed, but what is?

Take advantage of the chance and don’t let your past bring you down.

It’s up to you to decide how important getting a job is.

No, it isn’t easy.

A company like Kroger can give you a hand, so don’t get discouraged.

You don’t have to be defined by your mistakes.

Let your response to your mistakes define you, and what you can do with your future.

Live a new, honest life with your family and friends supporting you.

So what do you think about this blog post about whether or not Kroger hires felons?

Have you or someone you know tried to get a job at Kroger?

What was that like and what happened?

Please tell us in the comments below.