Are employment drug tests usually before orientation?

Question

So I had an interview for a meat cutting position and just got the phone call today saying they would like to offer me the position. I have orientation tomorrow and they need me to fill a gap quick. He told me that I would fill out some paperwork and whatever else but never mentioned a drug test. If I am correct, isn't a drug test usually before orientation?

Answer 1

No, employment drug tests are not done before orientation. The employer does not need to give you any advance notice about a drug test. You may be sent to take a drug test the first day of work. If there are any drugs in your system you can forget about working there.

Answer 2

Drug tests, if they require one, are done before orientation on a conditional job offer. Not every place requires a drug test before they will offer you employment, it varies from place to place. If it was part of the offer, you would've been made to go already within 24-48 hours of the offer.