Does Burlington Drug Test?

Drug Testing by Position

Drug Test Type and Process

For most Burlington store roles the hiring process is short: an application, one or two interviews, and a background check — with no drug screen scheduled. When Burlington does test, it uses a standard 5-panel urine test administered at a third-party clinic or lab, screening for marijuana (THC), cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and PCP or ecstasy. Testing is most common for distribution center and warehouse positions and is generally requested after a conditional offer, with a set window to visit a designated collection site. A non-negative result or a refusal typically ends the hiring process. Once employed, all workers remain subject to post-accident and reasonable-suspicion testing regardless of role, so being impaired on the job is never acceptable.

Marijuana Policy

Because most Burlington store applicants are not screened before hire, off-duty marijuana use is generally not a barrier for typical retail positions. Burlington has not publicly announced removing THC from its panel, so where a 5-panel test is used, marijuana is still included. In states and cities that limit pre-employment cannabis screening — such as New York City, California, Washington, and several others — testing for store roles is even less likely. Distribution, warehouse, and safety-sensitive positions are the most likely to screen for THC. Regardless of local law, Burlington prohibits reporting to work impaired. If cannabis is a concern, ask the hiring manager whether the specific role includes a screen before you accept the offer.

Tips for Applicants

Apply online through Burlington's careers portal or in person at a store. For common retail roles, prepare for a friendly interview about availability, customer service, and reliability rather than a drug screen. If you are applying to a distribution center or a management or loss-prevention role, assume a pre-employment urine test is possible and be ready to complete it promptly after a conditional offer. Burlington hires heavily for the holiday season, which can mean faster, lighter screening. Burlington runs a background check; if you have a record, applying in a 'ban the box' state and being upfront can help. Because practices differ store to store, always confirm the current policy with the specific location you are applying to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Burlington drug test for weed?

Most retail store applicants are not drug tested at all, so marijuana is not screened for typical sales, cashier, or stock roles. Where a test is used — often for distribution/warehouse or some management roles — it is a 5-panel urine test that still includes THC. Several states and cities now restrict pre-employment marijuana testing, which further limits screening at those locations.

Does Burlington drug test new hires?

Usually not for retail store positions. The typical hiring process is an application, interview, and background check with no drug screen. A minority of applicants report a test after a conditional offer, and distribution center roles are more likely to be screened.

Does Burlington drug test at the interview?

No. Burlington does not conduct drug tests during the interview. When a test is required, it is requested after a conditional job offer, not at the interview stage.

Does Burlington drug test distribution center and warehouse workers?

More often, yes. Distribution center and warehouse roles involve forklifts and heavy equipment, so these positions are the most likely at Burlington to require a pre-employment urine test and post-accident testing.

What kind of drug test does Burlington use?

When Burlington tests, it uses a standard 5-panel urine test at a third-party lab, screening for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and PCP or ecstasy.

Does Burlington do random drug testing?

Random testing is uncommon for retail store employees. Burlington reserves the right to test based on reasonable suspicion or after a workplace accident, and distribution/safety-sensitive roles may face additional testing.