Shopper

November 16, 2024

Start earning money fast and be your own boss. Become an Instacart Shopper in Chicago, IL.

Instacart is a leading retail enablement platform that works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. Instacart’s platform helps people get groceries, home essentials, and more from their favorite local stores.

Shoppers in Chicago, IL deliver convenience and excellent service to people in their neighborhood. Choose your preferred shopping locations and boost your earnings to meet your financial objectives. Join the growing community of job seekers securing shopper positions. There’s never been a more optimal time to embark on a shopper career—register now and maximize your income potential.

Other Jobs You May Be Interested In

You can choose between a Full-service shopper or an In-store shopper and enjoy the flexibility of choosing when, where, and how much you earn.

Full-service shopper
· 1099 position (contractor)
· Shop and deliver
· Maximum flexibility

In-store shopper
· W2 position (Instacart employee)
· Shop only
· Set your own schedule

As an Instacart Shopper, you will:
· Use the Instacart Shopper app on your smartphone to accept incoming orders as you choose.
· Go to stores in your selected area to accurately shop for what’s requested.
· Deliver the order to customers in the area, and keep 100% of your tips!
· Get paid weekly, with the option of cashing out in minutes.

Benefits of working with Instacart:
· Start earning quickly on your own schedule
· Paid weekly, with the option of cashing out in as little as 2 hours
· Potential to earn tips for good service
· Special earnings promotions
· Tip protection: if a customer zeroes out their tip without reporting an issue with the order, we’ll cover the amount of the tip that the customer removed, up to $10

Basic requirements:
· At least 18 years old (21+ to deliver alcohol)
· Eligible to work in the United States
· Consistent access to a vehicle and a recent smartphone
· Ability to lift 40 lbs with or without accommodation

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

DISCLAIMER