Minnesota Employment

Employment
Written By Abe Lomri
✅ Verified second-chance 🛠️ Eligible — confirm with employer/officer

Minnesota Second-Chance & Reentry Employment Directory

This directory lists Minnesota employers known to hire individuals with backgrounds or those eligible with officer approval. Hiring policies vary by position. Always confirm with your employer and supervising officer.

Northwest Minnesota

Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk, Red Lake

✅ Verified Employers That Hire With Backgrounds

TEAM Industries
Entry-level manufacturing, assembly, machine operation.
Detroit Lakes
Target Distribution Center
Warehouse, logistics, equipment operation.
Bemidji
American Crystal Sugar
Production, packaging, factory support. Known second-chance employer.
Moorhead
Polaris Industries
Assembly, manufacturing tech roles; hires with backgrounds.
Roseau

🛠️ Eligible Case-by-Case Hiring

Horton Manufacturing
Production jobs; requires employer background review.
Polk County
Norman County Trucking Companies
Dock work, yard labor, warehouse support. CDL eligibility varies.
Norman County
Lueken’s Grocery
Stocking, food prep, cart retrieval; approval required.
Detroit Lakes

Northeast Minnesota

Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis

✅ Verified Employers Known to Hire

Cirrus Aircraft
Assembly, composites, production. Background friendly.
Duluth
ALLETE / Minnesota Power
Utility support, maintenance, warehouse roles.
Duluth
Hibbing Taconite
Mining operations, heavy equipment, labor positions.
Hibbing
Koch Industries (Paper / Pulp)
Manufacturing, plant labor, warehouse roles.
Grand Rapids

🛠️ Eligible Officer & Employer Approval Needed

Super One Foods
Retail stocking, bakery/deli prep, customer support.
Duluth
Local Trucking & Logistics
Dock work and warehouse roles; CDL positions vary.
Grand Rapids
Carlton County Hotels & Lodging
Housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen support.
Carlton County

Metro North (Twin Cities)

Anoka, Hennepin, Sherburne, Wright

✅ Verified High-Volume Second-Chance Employers

Amazon Fulfillment (MSP Facilities)
Warehouse, pick/pack, logistics. Major Minnesota second-chance employer.
Brooklyn Park
Walmart Distribution Center
Forklift, warehouse support, freight.
Otsego
FedEx Ground
Package handlers, dock workers, equipment operators.
Rogers
Apex Staffing
Manufacturing, warehouse, skilled labor. Very background-friendly.
Minneapolis

🛠️ Eligible Employers That Hire Case-by-Case

Menards
Retail, stocking, forklift; background reviewed case-by-case.
Coon Rapids
Cub Foods
Retail jobs; customer-facing roles may require approval.
Hennepin County
Local Construction & Trades
General labor; many hire with background checks.
Anoka County

Metro South (Twin Cities)

Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, Washington

✅ Verified High-Demand Second-Chance Employers

UPS Eagan Hub
Package handlers, warehouse roles; widely accepted for reentry.
Eagan
3M
Manufacturing, assembly, warehouse jobs. Known second-chance friendly.
Maplewood
Ecolab
Production & warehouse support; many roles open to those with backgrounds.
Eagan
Smarte Carte
Assembly, parts, warehouse logistics.
White Bear Lake

🛠️ Eligible Case-by-Case Employers

Local Construction Companies
Entry-level labor, cleanup, roofing assistant.
Dakota County
St. Paul Food Manufacturers
Food processing, packaging, warehouse.
St. Paul
Woodbury Logistics & Retail
Warehouse, stocking, retail support roles.
Woodbury

Central Minnesota

Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Morrison, Todd, Wadena, Crow Wing, Kanabec

✅ Verified Employers That Hire With Backgrounds

Coborn’s Distribution Center
Warehouse, order picking, forklift. Known second-chance employer.
Sauk Rapids
Bertch Cabinets
Production, finishing, assembly positions. Background friendly.
St. Cloud
Wells Concrete
Concrete labor, rebar, construction manufacturing.
St. Cloud
Lexington Manufacturing
Light assembly & warehouse work. Background-acceptable.
Brainerd

🛠️ Eligible Case-by-Case Approval Employers

Pilgrim’s Pride
Food production & packaging. Background review required.
Cold Spring
Local Manufacturing Plants
Assembly & labor roles. Must confirm with employer.
Wadena County
Retail & Grocery Chains
Stocking & warehouse roles; customer-facing varies.
Morrison County

Southwest Minnesota

Lyon, Nobles, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Cottonwood, Jackson

✅ Verified Employers Hiring with Backgrounds

Tru Shrimp
Aquaculture facility; production, cleaning, packaging.
Luverne
JBS Foods
Production, packing, warehouse. Major second-chance employer.
Worthington
Daktronics / Manufacturing
Assembly & factory labor. Backgrounds considered.
Redwood Falls
AG Processing Inc.
Industrial processing, warehouse jobs.
Cottonwood County

🛠️ Eligible Officer/Employer Approval Required

Pipestone Manufacturing & Trades
Production and general labor. Approval varies.
Pipestone
Logistics & Warehousing Jobs
Stocking, packaging, forklift; confirm with employer.
Jackson County
Retail Stores & Grocery Chains
Stocking, cart work, backroom support.
Cottonwood County

Southeast Minnesota

Olmsted, Winona, Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha, Dodge, Goodhue

✅ Verified Employers Hiring With Backgrounds

Mayo Clinic (Non-Clinical Roles)
Food service, environmental services, logistics.
Rochester
Winona State University — Facilities
Cleaning, groundskeeping, support roles.
Winona
McNeilus Truck
Assembly, welding, parts manufacturing.
Dodge County
Red Wing Shoe Company
Manufacturing, warehouse, production roles.
Red Wing

🛠️ Eligible Case-by-Case Hiring

Retail & Grocery Chains
Stocker & warehouse roles; verify customer-facing restrictions.
Rochester
Warehouse & Logistics Employers
General labor, loading, packaging.
Houston County
Local Manufacturing Employers
Assembly, line work, parts production.
Fillmore County

Statewide Employers

Available across Minnesota

✅ Verified Major Second-Chance Employers

Amazon Warehouse (Statewide)
Fulfillment, picking, sorting. Major reentry employer.
Statewide
UPS (Minnesota Hubs)
Package handlers, loaders, drivers' helper.
Statewide
FedEx Ground / Freight
Warehouse, dock, logistics, forklift.
Statewide
Goodwill–Easter Seals
Retail, warehouse, donations processing.
Statewide

🛠️ Eligible Employers With Restrictions

Construction & Trades (Multiple Companies)
General labor; restrictions vary by offense type.
Statewide
Staffing Agencies
Labor Finders, Volt, Express Employment — place many reentry workers.
Statewide
Hospitality Industry
Hotels & resorts hire for back-of-house roles.
Statewide

Important: Hiring policies may vary by employer, county, charge type, and supervision conditions. Always verify before accepting a job offer.

OACRA is not affiliated with Minnesota DOC. This directory is a private resource to support reentry and employment success.

Abe Lomri
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