Campbell's Hiring Overview For 2023

Is Campbell’s on the Ban the Box list?

Ban the Box is a campaign started in 2004 by All of Us or None that advocates for ex-offenders to have a fair shot by eliminating the checkbox on applications that asks if you’ve been convicted of any crimes.

The Fair Chance Business Pledge is similar in that employers base their hiring decisions on your qualifications and not your past.

We already know they’ll hire former felons, but we checked out their online application anyway and are happy to report that there’s no box asking if we’ve been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony.

Does Campbell’s have special programs for hiring felons?

No, they don’t offer any types of these programs.

What are the odds that someone with a felony will get hired?

We’ve done the legwork and have determined that your odds of getting hired at Campbell’s with a felony is high. Even though they’re not on the Ban the Box list, our sources show they hire felons and there’s no question on their application asking if you’ve been convicted of a crime.

What are some entry-level jobs?

At Campbell’s, the main entry-level jobs are in packaging so having previous food processing skills will come in handy. If you’re okay with standing on your feet for periods of time, as well as bottling and canning products, this job will be perfect for you. Starting off in an entry-level position will allow you to learn the ins and outs of the plant that will pave the way for promotions and advancements.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

We know they’ll hire former felons, but how do you land the job? It’s going to come down to your resume and your interview. Luckily, we’ve got some tips to help you!

Start off by listing your experience within the food processing industry. Have you operated equipment? Maybe you’ve worked the line inspecting product? Or placed items into baskets in accordance with company specifications? It’s important to let the company know these things.

Check your resume for any spelling or grammatical errors. If you need extra help, check out Relaunch Pad’s resume guide designed specifically for felons.

Once you get to your interview, there are a few things you can do to help you get the job at Campbell’s with a felony.

You’ve told the company about your qualifications on your resume, now it’s time to talk about what you can do in your interview. Let them know about any accolades or recognition you’ve received that say something about your work ethic or job-specific skills.

Since they’re not on the Ban the Box list, it’d be a good idea to explain how prison has helped you grow as a person. Let them know if you’ve done any community service, volunteer work or are furthering your education in any way.

If you do these things, you’ll have a great shot at a job with Campbell’s, regardless of your past.

We don’t know if Campbell’s will do background checks. Just keep in mind that most companies do some sort of check, even if it’s to verify you are who you say you are and can legally work for the company.

Here’s what you need to know about background checks:

The following states don’t consider any information more than seven years old:

• California
• Colorado*
• Kansas*
• Maryland*
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Hampshire*
• New York*
• Texas*
• Washington*

(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)

And these states don’t care about any not guilty cases:

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Indiana (limited check)
• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New York

Be aware if you live in one of these states, though. They can and will see you entire record, including the not guilty verdicts:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• DC
• Delaware
• Florida
• Idaho
• Indiana (extensive check)
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Company ratings

We did some digging and found that glassdoor.com gives Campbell’s 3.2 stars out of 5. Of the more than 600 reviews, 52% say they’d refer a friend to work there. The pros of working at Campbell’s is the flexible working environment and great work/life balance while the cons are issues with upper management.

What felonies Campbell’s will not hire

The company didn’t tell us there are any specific convictions that would stop your application in its tracks. The next section covers the charges that will give you a bad time.

What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?

Does Campbell’s hire felons? It looks like they do, but there are certain felonies that might hurt your chances. Since you’ll be working around food and machines, any drug- or alcohol-related crimes could disqualify you. The same goes for violent crimes because of the large number of co-workers. Theft might also pose a problem.

Does Campbell’s hire sex offenders?

Campbell’s didn’t tell us if they hire people with sex offenses on their records or not, and there was no information about this online. We can’t say.

Does Campbell’s drug test?

Our sources say they might drug test sometime during the hiring process. It’s best to prepare as if they do, just to be on the safe side.

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