What: Shop and deliver groceries
Expected pay: $5 – $15/hour
Where: National
Requirements: Be over the age of 18; Have a car, auto insurance, and 2 years driving experience; have a smartphone with a good data plan; Be able to lift 30 to 40-pound packages without assistance; Be eligible to work in the U.S.
Review:
PROS:
- You’ll get a shopping list and a pre-paid debit card
- Paid based on commissions for each completed order, commissions on each item purchased, bonuses for “great ratings,” plus “extras” for large orders and long drives
- You’ll shop for the customer’s groceries and either deliver them or set them aside for later delivery
- Has a deal with Costco, potentially earning you more
CONS:
- No minimum pay per hour
- Most complain that the commission structure leaves them earning less than minimum wage while using their car and gas
Better shopping/delivery jobs can be found with Shipt and Saucey; and straight delivery positions with Caviar, Grub Hub, or Favor Delivery
What Users Say: (From Glassdoor)
I have been working at Instacart for more than a year
Pros
Make my own hours, ease of use, start and stop when I want
Cons
Poor reviews due to circumstances out of my control (long wait times, items out of stock, store limits on specific items), horrible customer tips, limited batches
I worked at Instacart for more than 3 years
Pros
Flexible hours, Could listen to music
Cons
Shift leads demand too much, pay was cut back in 2019, consumers can be rude
