Does Whole Foods Hire Felons?

Hiring by Position

Start at the current Whole Foods careers site

The older careers.wholefoodsmarket.com address redirects to careers.wholefoods.com. Use the current site’s separate store, support-office and non-retail career links. Save the job number and worksite before beginning. A store-support link can lead to Amazon Jobs without proving that every store or facility role shares its application process.

Online application versus an in-person introduction

Whole Foods’ FAQ says candidates must apply online to be considered, even if they introduce themselves or bring a resume in person. It describes a Team Member application covering multiple entry-level store roles. Use that route when it matches the current listing; an in-person conversation does not replace submitting the required application.

Questions about a record belong to the actual requisition

Ask who employs the role, which background checks apply, where notices will arrive, and whom to contact about an inaccurate report. This guide does not infer marijuana screening, a seven-year cutoff, preferred felony categories or an acceptance rate from Amazon ownership. If the form asks about a sealed or expunged case, check the applicable rule before disclosing extra information.

If a background report causes a problem

When an employer uses a background reporting company, federal rules require written permission and, before an adverse decision based on the report, a copy of it and a Summary of Rights. A final adverse-action notice identifies the reporting company and explains dispute rights. Request an additional free report within 60 days of the decision. Check for another person's record, an incorrect disposition, or missing case updates; send supporting documents to the reporting company and notify the employer. Use the deadline in the notice and ask about any local response period. This guide does not invent a nationwide five-business-day deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Whole Foods use the same record policy as every Amazon job?

The sources reviewed here do not establish that. Use the employer, location and requirements stated in the particular Whole Foods requisition.

Can I apply for store work in person?

You can introduce yourself, but Whole Foods’ FAQ says applicants still need to apply online to be considered.

Does working inside a Whole Foods store make me an Amazon employee?

The location alone does not establish your employer. Check the current listing and offer, especially for shopping or fulfillment roles; do not rely on an old Prime Shopper description.

What if my background report is wrong?

Request the report, dispute inaccurate or incomplete information with the reporting company, and tell the employer about the dispute. Save the notice and supporting court documents. The FTC explains your rights when an employer uses a reporting company; local rules can add protections.