Instacart shoppers: How to get started and make money fast

Since its founding in 2012, Instacart has been growing by leaps and bounds to become the source of income for more than 500,000 shoppers. That is, people who are dedicated to making purchases in affiliated stores and delivering them from house to house. This platform allows users to generate income by shopping at stores that have an agreement with Instacart. Since the start of the pandemic, the company has generated more than $50 million and has opened the doors to a flexible work schedule. Find out how to make the most of it!

The requirements

To work as an Instacart Shopper, you first have to meet several requirements, mainly regarding age and the equipment you will use to carry out your work. In this case is a phone and a car. The minimum age for this job is 18, although if you want to deliver alcoholic beverages, this age increases to 21. Regarding the technical requirements, it is necessary to have an iOS 9.0 or Android 5.0 smartphone (or more advanced versions).

A driver’s license

Along with the above requirements, it is necessary to have a valid driver’s license and have access to your own vehicle with which to make deliveries in a timely and safe manner. In addition to the current license, Instacart will ask you to verify that the vehicle you will use to deliver the products is insured according to the guidelines of each state.

Sign up with Instacart

You will have to register on the platform and download the app to formalize your work as an Instacart Shopper. To do so, have your most important documents on hand to fill out your form correctly. You’ll need your contact information, which is usually the same as what’s on your driver’s license. It is also required to provide your social security number and a bank account number where your earnings will be deposited.

A bank account

Workers bank account concept — Shutterstock

All Instacart Shoppers are paid through direct deposit. Take into account that the pay is based on the quantity and type of items delivered, as well as the distance traveled to deliver them. One of the main benefits for Instacart Shoppers is that workers can access numerous benefits, in addition to keeping 100% of the total tips.

Pass a background check

By providing your social security number, you are providing the necessary information for Instacart to perform a background check and confirm that you are eligible to deliver. This process can take at least ten days, but this time varies from state to state, as Instacart relies entirely on court offices being open.

Prepare yourself in every way

Working as a delivery person is a task that will consume as much time as you want, but ultimately requires your full attention. You need to be able to carry at least 40 pounds, with or without help. In addition to the physical preparation and concentration that you must have to work as an Instacart Shopper, you will have to invest in work materials such as special insulated bags to ensure that all food and products reach the customer’s hands in optimal condition.

Attend an Instacart orientation

The recruitment process for workers En casa requires a certification that is acquired by attending an orientation program, where workers can get a deeper understanding of the company’s guidelines and policies. This orientation takes approximately 90 minutes. Instacart typically takes a minimum of two weeks to finalize a hire.

Fill out the forms

This process applies to freelance workers, who fill out a W-9 tax form, in which it is established that the taxpayers will not receive benefits from the company. For their part, part-time and full-time workers who work at Instacart facilities must fill out a W-4 tax form.

The post Instacart Clients: How to Start and Make Money appeared first on Mundo Hispanico.