Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Warehouse and logistics roles often tested, retail less.


Drug test information last updated August 1, 2026.
Target applies drug testing selectively, often for safety-sensitive roles.
Does Target drug test?
✔ Sometimes ⚠️
Type
Urine test
When
Pre-employment, post-incident
Roles most tested
Warehouse, drivers, security
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United States (General): Safety-sensitive tested more often.
Warehouse and logistics roles often tested, retail less.
Testing may occur after incidents.
Warehouse staff report more testing than store clerks.
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