Walgreens Hiring Process: Application Steps, Interview Questions & Timeline
Hiring process information last updated February 1, 2025.
Overview
This guide explains how Walgreens hires for common entry-level roles including Customer Service Associate, Pharmacy Technician Trainee, and Shift Lead support.
Quick Facts
Minimum hiring age
16
Time to get hired
3–10 days
Background check
Required
Drug test
Sometimes required
Hiring Steps
1
Apply online
Candidates apply through the Walgreens Careers website.
2
Online assessment
A short customer-service and behavioral quiz is required.
3
Phone or virtual interview
Recruiters review experience and schedule availability.
4
In-person interview
Store managers focus on customer service, problem-solving, and reliability.
5
Background check (and sometimes drug test)
Required before onboarding.
Common Interview Questions
Q
Why do you want to work at Walgreens?
Q
What does excellent customer service mean to you?
Q
Can you work weekends or evenings?
Q
How do you handle difficult customers?
Q
Are you reliable with attendance?
Tip: Prepare specific examples from your experience that demonstrate your skills and fit for the role at Walgreens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Duane Reade Stockperson
Walgreens
Brooklyn, NY
Yesterday
Stock associates are responsible for all aspects of the receiving area process. Responsibilities include processing incoming and outgoing freight, compiling and maintaining records pertaining to orders, receiving, supplies and equipment. Essential Duties and Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Utilize merchandise moving equipment such as hand trucks...
View More Inventory Specialist
Walgreens
Brooklyn, NY
Yesterday
* Responsible for executing, monitoring, and training inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store, including both front end and pharmacy. Supports pharmacy inventory management activities, including receiving, counting, ordering, and facilitating returns. Champions On-Shelf Availability and is responsible for receiving, counting, pricing, returns, and all in-store...
View More Pharmacy Operations Manager
Walgreens
Chicago, IL
Yesterday
* Where state and federal laws/regulations allow, accountable for performing day-to-day non-clinical pharmacy operations, administrative activities; Ensures efficient pharmacy workflow and a positive patient experience. Serves as a full-time certified pharmacy technician. * Responsible for operating pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Under the supervision...
View More Emerging Store Manager
Walgreens
Houston, TX
Yesterday
Supervises customer service associates and designated hitters. Responsible for managing front end of the store and making recommendations on the overall operations of the Pharmacy and Retail Store. Supports Store Manager with the overall operation of the store to achieve company deliverables; Works alternate schedule with the Store Manager with...
View More Beauty and Wellness Consultant
Walgreens
Houston, TX
Yesterday
Job Objectives Maximizes sales and brand awareness by providing exceptional customer care to all customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner; gives impartial, personalized, expertise and advice regardless of brand and budget. Demonstrates a passion for beauty and wellness and provides inspirational beauty knowledge and know-how. Provides customers with...
View More General Warehouse Nights - Houston RFC
Walgreens
Houston, TX
Yesterday
Job Summary: The General Warehouse Person is responsible for performing tasks involved in processing and shipping orders to the stores that service our customers. . Job Responsibilities: * Responsibilities may include but not limited to: receiving, scanning, picking, packing, auditing and shipping merchandise to the stores that service our customers....
View More Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Houston, TX
Yesterday
* Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. Customer Experience * Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions...
View More General Warehouse Person Nights Houston RFC
Walgreens
Houston, TX
Yesterday
Job Summary: The General Warehouse Person is responsible for performing tasks involved in processing and shipping orders to the stores that service our customers. . Job Responsibilities: * Responsibilities may include but not limited to: receiving, scanning, picking, packing, auditing and shipping merchandise to the stores that service our customers....
View More General Warehouse Person Part-Time Days - Houston RFC
Walgreens
Houston, TX
Yesterday
Job Summary: The General Warehouse Person is responsible for performing tasks involved in processing and shipping orders to the stores that service our customers. . Job Responsibilities: * Responsibilities may include but not limited to: receiving, scanning, picking, packing, auditing and shipping merchandise to the stores that service our customers....
View More Customer Service Associate - Temporary
Walgreens
Houston, TX
Yesterday
* Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. Customer Experience * Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions...
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