Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Warehouse and safety jobs almost always tested.
Home Depot Drug Test Policy (2026): What Applicants Should Know
Drug test information last updated November 1, 2025.
Home Depot applies testing for safety-sensitive roles and warehouse staff.
Quick Facts
Does Home Depot drug test?
✔ Yes ✅
Type
Saliva/oral swab
When
Pre-employment, post-incident
Roles most tested
Warehouse, drivers, forklift operators
State & Location Variations
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United States (General): Testing frequent for safety roles.
Random & Post-Accident Testing
Post-incident testing common.
How Tests Are Conducted
- Typically a saliva/oral swab test at an authorized clinic.
- Bring government ID and HR paperwork.
- Results are confidential and shared only with HR.
Employee Experiences
Reports show warehouse testing common, retail clerks less.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Home Depot
Los Angeles, CA
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Home Depot
Los Angeles, CA
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Home Depot
Los Angeles, CA
Yesterday
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Home Depot
Houston, TX
Yesterday
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Home Depot
Houston, TX
Yesterday
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Houston, TX
Yesterday
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Home Depot
Houston, TX
Yesterday
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Home Depot
Houston, TX
Yesterday
Job Description Position Purpose: Associates in Store Support positions are responsible for a variety of non-sales functions. This may include ensuring an outstanding customer order fulfillment experience, assisting customers in the lot or providing administrative services. Direct customer or vendor interaction is sometimes required for these positions. Whether directing customers...
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Home Depot
Houston, TX
Yesterday
Job Description Warehouse associates are an essential part of The Home Depot s distribution network. They load and unload trucks, move material within the facility and from the loading platform by carrying, pushing, rolling or operating hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, motorized conveyors, or other material handling equipment. They safely operate...
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Home Depot
Houston, TX
Yesterday
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