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Instacart Shoppers

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Instacart is a same-day grocery delivery and pickup service. The company allows customers to select groceries through an online application platform from various retailers and have them delivered by personal shoppers.

Customers can download the app, order groceries, and get them delivered. The personal shoppers are people who’ve signed up to the app to make extra money by picking out your items, will notify you of any out-of-stock products, update your order and deliver your groceries during a time slot that you select.

TIME IN BUSINESS: Since 2012
# OF CUSTOMERS: Over 350,000

1-888-246-7822

help@instacart.com Blue Shield of California Building, 50 Beale St #600, San Francisco, CA 94105, US

Call Center: Daily: 8am - 11pm ET

Support Offered:

Online Help Center
Social Media
Call Centre
Email

Availability: North America

Products Offered

Below are all the products offered by this company.

Summary

Instacart is the North American leader in online grocery delivery. Instacart shoppers offer same-day delivery and pickup services to bring fresh groceries and everyday essentials to busy people and families across the U.S. and Canada.

InstaCart Shopper Benefits

Quick to get started
Relatively simple gig with no special skills required
Set your own schedule

Potential Earnings

The amount of money you can make with Instacart depends on several factors, including the: hours you work, the number of orders you fill, and the types of orders you receive.

You’ll see an estimate for earnings with each order that pops up on your phone. The app also tracks your total earnings for the week.

Full Service Shopper

Shoppers get paid per batch that they complete. Instacart provides estimates for your earnings on every order as well as total earnings for the week. The amount you earn per batch of orders depends on:

the number of items
type of items
the driving distance
the effort involved in shopping and delivering

You keep 100% of customer tips. You also get opportunities to earn extra through promotions Instacart runs.

In-Store Shopper

In-store shoppers are Instacart employees who earn an hourly wage, detailed in the initial offer letter. In-store shoppers are scheduled for shifts based on personal availability, up to 29 hours each week.

InstaCart Shopper Requirements

Before you sign-up as a Shopper, you’ll want to make sure you meet a few requirements.

You must be 18 years or older and legal to work in Canada.
You’ll need a decent smartphone with service.
Drivers must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and car insurance.
You must be able to lift between 30-40 lbs.
Full-Service Drivers are considered independent contractors, while In-Store Shoppers are considered part-time employees.

Frequently Asked Questions About Instacart Shoppers

What is Instacart?

How does Instacart work?

Customers can download the app, order groceries from local stores, and get them delivered.

How quickly can I get my groceries from Instacart?

The service allows you to choose a delivery timeframe - often the same day and possibly within hours of ordering.

How can I make money with Instacart?

Full-Service Shoppers receive orders, pull and bag them, and deliver them to customers at the appointed time.

How much money can I make with Instacart?

The amount of money you can make with Instacart depends on several factors, including the: hours you work, the number of orders you fill, and the types of orders you receive.

How do I pay for the food as an Instacart Shopper?

Instacart Shoppers are given a special company debit card to pay for customer orders. You’ll swipe this card and hit enter when prompted to input a pin number. At some stores, you may be required to enter a pin code.

Is Instacart safe?

According to Instacart, customer demand is up 300% year-over-year, and its shopper community has grown to 350,000 active shoppers. They have been seen on CNN, The New York Times, Forbes and ABC.

Can I chat with my shopper after I place an order?

While your personal shopper is working on your order, you can chat with them about changes to your order, to get more information about a recommended replacement, and anything else you want to communicate.

Who uses Instacart?

Instacart is used by busy people and families across the U.S. and Canada that want fresh groceries and everyday essentials delivered or easily ready to be picked up. Instacart is also used by people that want to make extra income by delivering groceries.

How many hours do I have to work with Instacart?

Once approved to be a Full-Service Driver, you can download the shopper app and schedule your work hours. There is no required agenda or time devotion. You get to choose your hours. Sign up for as many or as few hours as you want to work any given week.

How do I sign up to become an Instacart Shopper?

Just create an account at shoppers.instacart.com. After that, just download the Shopper app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store to complete the sign up process and get your background check started. When your background check has cleared and you’re approved to shop, you can sign on to shop and make money on your own schedule.