
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
flexible schedule
weekly pay
Instant Cashout option
Opportunity to earn tips
special earnings promotions
Work from home
independent contractor status
Job Description
Instacart is a leading technology-driven grocery delivery and pick-up service that partners with various stores to make shopping convenient and accessible for customers across the United States. Since its inception, Instacart has revolutionized the way people shop for groceries by connecting customers with personal shoppers who handpick and deliver fresh groceries and household essentials right to their doorsteps. Instacart operates as a full-service platform that empowers shoppers to earn income through flexible schedules that cater to various lifestyles and commitments. As a company, Instacart embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for independent contractors regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law. This commitment extends to fair labor practices, including adherence to Fair Chance ordinances in key cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. Instacart enables individuals to earn quickly through a seamless app-based ordering system, offering both weekly pay and instant cashout options, along with opportunities for tips and special earning promotions.
The Full-Service Shopper role at Instacart is ideal for those seeking flexible, entry-level work that fits around their personal schedules, whether part-time, seasonal, temporary, weekday, weekend, or after-school. As a Full-Service Shopper, you will receive grocery orders via the Shopper app, shop for the customers' requested items at local stores, and deliver those orders directly to customers’ doors. This role requires consistent access to a vehicle and a smartphone, and demands excellent time management and customer service skills to ensure a smooth shopping and delivery experience. Working as a Full-Service Shopper offers the freedom to make your own schedule and maximize earnings by choosing when and how much you want to work. This role not only helps people gain financial independence but also plays a vital part in improving the accessibility of food and essentials for communities. If you are motivated, reliable, and enjoy helping others, this job offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a growing network that is transforming grocery shopping through technology and personal connection.
The Full-Service Shopper role at Instacart is ideal for those seeking flexible, entry-level work that fits around their personal schedules, whether part-time, seasonal, temporary, weekday, weekend, or after-school. As a Full-Service Shopper, you will receive grocery orders via the Shopper app, shop for the customers' requested items at local stores, and deliver those orders directly to customers’ doors. This role requires consistent access to a vehicle and a smartphone, and demands excellent time management and customer service skills to ensure a smooth shopping and delivery experience. Working as a Full-Service Shopper offers the freedom to make your own schedule and maximize earnings by choosing when and how much you want to work. This role not only helps people gain financial independence but also plays a vital part in improving the accessibility of food and essentials for communities. If you are motivated, reliable, and enjoy helping others, this job offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a growing network that is transforming grocery shopping through technology and personal connection.
Job Requirements
- Be 18 years or older (21 or older to deliver alcohol)
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Have consistent access to a vehicle and a recent smartphone
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- Have a valid driver’s license and insurance when delivering
- Pass a background check
- Have a smartphone capable of running the Instacart Shopper app
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior retail or customer service experience is a plus
- Ability to navigate local stores and use a smartphone app proficiently
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Basic knowledge of grocery items and their storage requirements
Job Duties
- Receive orders through the Shopper app
- Shop for groceries and household items from local stores
- Deliver orders to customers' doors promptly
- Provide excellent customer service throughout the shopping and delivery process
- Manage time effectively to complete orders efficiently
- Communicate with customers if there are issues or substitutions needed
- Maintain knowledge of store layouts and product availability
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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