The on-line application process was swift and easy taking under 30 minutes to compete; I scheduled a face-to-face interview at the warehouse location close to BWI Airport. I was inundated with a multitude of automated confirmation calls from the Peapod corporate office in the Chicago, IL area as well as emails containing instructions and directions everyday leading up to my interview. On the date of my interview, I arrived alongside a dozen or so other men and women awaiting their first interviews as well. We were given explicit instructions (likely following directions is a part of the screening process) and were directed to enter through the rear employee entrance, sign in with security, have a seat, and wait in the waiting area outside a secured turn style which resembled a NY subway entrance. We were greeted by Sam Loyd, an HR Manager who was very friendly and welcoming. At first, it was difficult at times to decipher all of Mr. Loyd's instructions since this was a large, busy warehouse environment full of workers and noisy machinery. We were seated in a large open, slightly quieter designated break area full of coffee and vending machines. We filled out a 5 page application; the application asked for standard information such as employment history and references and we waited for one-on-one formal interviews. During this time, I was able to look around and get a general idea of the work atmosphere. The interview process from arrival to departure took about an hour and a half. The interview in and of itself was only about 10 minutes before I was quickly escorted out a separate exit. Mr. Loyd called me approximately two hours later informing me that they would like to move forward and offered me the position. I was unemployed for the past couple of months since quitting my previous job so therefore, I ecstatic and excited! Mr. Loyd asked me to return the next morning to compete some additional paperwork, present 2 forms of ID, and authorization for Peapod to initiate a criminal background check as well as a urinalysis. I wasn't concerned with regards to these final steps because I don't use drugs and I have a virtually spotless criminal record. I was asked to report to a separate medical facility in Columbia, MD within 24 hours for the drug screen...sure, no problem. I unfortunately started having symptoms of cystitis (a reoccurring problem) so, I had difficulty providing enough urine in one sitting to produce a sufficient sample. I did not want to take an over-the-counter analgesic such as AZO for the pain out of fear that the orange dye in the medicine that causes urine to turn orange might taint the test and potentially produce inconclusive results. It took me three separate attempts to urinate to the line of the gargantuan specimen cup; my urine sat out for about 10 extra minutes while the supervisor at the clinic measured and ensured that there was enough of a specimen to compete the test before my sample was enclosed and packaged to be sent to the lab at an entirely separate location. I thought I would be good to go for my orientation scheduled 5 days from then however less than 24 hours prior to my first day, I received a voice message from Tamar, a member of HR whom I did not meet, indicating that my urine was rejected because it was "not at temperature" so, therefore they considered my urine to be a positive result (even though as I aforementioned, I don't use drugs). My job offer was rescinded and I was informed that if I would like to reapply, I may do so in 6 months. I was crushed but, that was their policy and I wasn't going to ask them to bend the rules even though I have a very painful, randomly reoccurring medical condition which affects my bladder. Then, a few days later, I received an automated, genetic email from the recruitment center thanking me for my interest in Peapod and indicating "we decided to pursue candidates who more closely fit our needs at this time...your application will remain on file for 12 months and I would be contacted if a position matching my qualifications opens up." Ummm...OK?? The Warehouse Associate position is pretty basic, almost entry level, and unequivocal; if you can follow orders and are able to work hard, quickly, and quality control you can do it. Until from my urine sample being rejected because it so cold that it evidently was catheterized out of of a corpse, I was initially offered the position. The hiring process was overall quick and painless but, the communication is rather convoluted as are some of the policies during the hiring process. Case in point, I don't appreciate mismatching messages. Also, I didn't like them jumping the gun and telling me I got job and I start next week until the green light is given for all the compulsory requirements. I actually halted applying to jobs for a week and turned down other job prospects coming in simultaneously as a result.