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Instacart Shopper - Delivery Driver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

flexible schedule
weekly pay
Instant Cashout option
Potential for tips
special earnings promotions

Job Description

Instacart is a leading technology-driven grocery delivery and pickup service operating across numerous cities in the United States and Canada. Founded with the mission to connect customers with the food they love, Instacart partners with various grocery stores, supermarkets, and retailers to provide convenient shopping experiences directly to customers’ doors. As a full-service shopper at Instacart, you become an essential part of this innovative ecosystem, delivering quality groceries with speed and care while enjoying the flexibility of managing your own schedule. The full-service shopper role involves receiving shopping orders through the Instacart Shopper app, selecting items from local stores accurately, and delivering these orders to customers efficiently. This position is perfect for individuals who value a flexible, home-based, or entry-level work opportunity and seek to earn quickly with control over when and how much they work.

Working as an Instacart full-service shopper offers numerous benefits, including weekly pay with an option for instant cashout, potential to earn tips, and access to special earning promotions designed to increase your income potential. You can choose shifts or batches that fit your lifestyle—whether you’re looking for weekend, after-school, or temporary seasonal work. The job does require smartphone usage for app-based order management and consistent vehicle access to shop and deliver orders. Instacart values diversity and inclusivity, committing to equal opportunities for all independent contractors regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected categories. In select cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, Instacart also ensures compliance with Fair Chance ordinances to provide fair chances for all job seekers. If you’re looking for a flexible role that empowers you to earn on your terms while helping people access the groceries they need, the full-service shopper position at Instacart is an excellent opportunity to explore.

Job Requirements

  • 18 years or older
  • 21 years or older to deliver alcohol
  • eligible to work in the United States
  • consistent access to a reliable vehicle
  • possession of a recent smartphone
  • ability to lift and handle grocery items
  • local knowledge of stores and delivery areas preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years or older (21 or older to deliver alcohol)
  • eligible to work in the United States
  • reliable access to a vehicle
  • ownership of a recent smartphone compatible with the Instacart Shopper app
  • basic knowledge of grocery items and shopping experience preferred
  • good communication and customer service skills

Job Duties

  • Receive shopping orders through the Instacart Shopper app
  • shop for groceries and products accurately from local stores
  • deliver orders to customers promptly and courteously
  • communicate with customers if substitutions or issues arise
  • manage multiple orders efficiently during shifts
  • maintain proper handling and care of all grocery items
  • ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines during shopping and delivery

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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