Pepperidge Farm Hiring Overview For 2023

Official company policy for hiring felons

We don’t have the official word yet from the company. Despite looking online, we were unable to find anything that suggested their thoughts on this matter.

Has Pepperidge Farm hired felons in the past?

Unfortunately, it’s not clear from our research if they have or haven’t.

Does Pepperidge Farm hire people with misdemeanors?

We can’t know for sure. But, since they’re less serious offenses, it may be easier than trying to get a job at Pepperidge Farm with a felony.

Will Pepperidge Farm hire you wtih pending charges?

We’re not sure, actually. They might, but haven’t told us if so. And employees didn’t say anything online, either.

Is Pepperidge Farm on the Ban the Box list?

We regret to say that the company isn’t on the Ban the Box list. They haven’t signed the Fair Chance Business Pledge, either. Here’s why this is important to know:

• Ban the Box companies don’t have a box to check for a criminal record on their application forms. They look at an applicant’s job skills first, then their criminal record (if at all).
• Employers who’ve made the Fair Chance Business Pledge commit to treating everyone who applies for work fairly. This covers people with a criminal history too.

You might like to know that the company’s website says that they’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and won’t discriminate on protected grounds.

Does Pepperidge Farm have special programs for hiring felons?

No. However, this is not unusual since most employers don’t.

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

In our opinion, the odds are uncertain because:

• We don’t have the policy directly from the company.
• Their website doesn’t have anything about applying with a criminal record.
• The company hasn’t taken the Fair Chance Business Pledge and they aren’t on the Ban the Box list.
• They have no special programs for hiring felons.

What are some entry-level jobs?

We found some good examples of entry-level jobs in manufacturing on the website for the parent company, Campbell Soup:

Packer — Operates packing equipment, handles and packages products into containers, and inspects for quality of product and package and code accuracy.

Equipment Cleaner — Disassembles, cleans and reassembles production equipment, and operates a forklift.

If you have a high school diploma or equivalent education and experience, take a look at these:

Production Operator — Operates food-processing equipment and forklifts, cleans and sanitizes equipment, and mixes, blends, and packages products. High school diploma plus two years of experience in production, manufacturing or distribution needed.

Company Store Clerk — Orders company products, receives shipments, takes inventory, maintains security and operates cash register. Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience or training, or a combination of education and experience.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

To get a job at Pepperidge Farm with a felony, you have to upload your resume on the website and answer the company’s questions to find work that’s a good fit. In addition, you can browse different job categories to see what positions are open and sign up for notifications about new job postings that match your skills.

Here’s the lowdown on how to get hired at Pepperidge Farm:

1. Focus on describing your strong work ethic:
   • Job postings all say they want people who like to be challenged at work and are team players.
   • Describe teamwork experience, any awards for good behavior, your role in community events such as food drives, and any other ways you showed good morals at work.
   • Prepare a few anecdotes to use as examples in the interview about going the extra mile to help others, whether on the job or in your community.
2. Think about how you can stand out:
   • Share jobs where you did some manufacturing or assembly, as well as those that involved running a cash register.
   • Explain your volunteer experience in your resume. Looks great to employers!
   • Be ready to say what you’ve learned from your individual journey through the criminal justice system and why it will make you a good employee.
3. Make sure that you have good references:
   • A positive word about your qualifications from a previous employer is worth its weight in gold. Better yet, ask former bosses for a letter of recommendation! Having something on hand that you can bring to an interview takes the pressure off the hiring manager to call your reference directly.
   • Don’t forget to get character recommendations from people like your pastor or landlord.
   • Alert your references before a job interview that they may get a call. You want to make sure that they’re available so the hiring process isn’t slowed down.

Pepperidge Farm may complete a background check. We’re not sure.

Read on for critical information about the way background checks are done in each state:

If you’ve not been in trouble with the law for the past seven years, take heart! In the following states, that’s as far back as record checks go:

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

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

Not guilty verdicts aren’t included in a criminal record check in the states below:

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

That said, you need to know that a number of states will look at your entire record, even if you were found not guilty. Here are these states:

• 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

Glassdoor gives Pepperidge Farm’s parent company, Campbell’s Soup, 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 540 staff reviews. Most employees had a positive experience getting hired and said that the interview difficulty was average. However, only 51% would recommend the company to a friend.

What felonies Pepperidge Farm will not hire

There will certainly be felony charges that don’t make the cut here, but Pepperidge Farm didn’t share what they are with us. Neither did the internet, unfortunately.

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

Jobs at Pepperidge Farm depend heavily on teamwork. Therefore, if you have past convictions that suggest you have difficulty getting along with others, this could be a problem. Be ready to convince the hiring manager that any convictions for assault, criminal harassment and the like have taught you a lesson about respecting others.

Offenses involving alcohol or drug abuse might also be a concern for the company. Basically, they want to hear that you’ve dealt with any substance abuse issues through counselling, AA or other proven methods. You need them to feel confident that you’ll show up on time for work and be available to take on extra shifts when asked.

Does Pepperidge Farm hire sex offenders?

We don’t know. You’ll definitely have to explain these charges if you get to the interview.

Does Pepperidge Farm drug test?

We found very few references to this online. Online sources report that they do require a drug test.

Have you applied for a job or worked here? Share your experiences!

Does Pepperidge Farm hire felons? We’d really enjoy hearing about your experience!