With the fuss of everyday life, sometimes the idea of doing grocery is impossible. It is why grocery delivery services like Shipt and Instacart have become so popular. Shipt’s customers love the application because of the fast turnaround windows and reasonable membership fees that help them save money and time. But if you want to earn some additional cash or find a full-time gig, should you think about becoming a Shipt shopper or some other grocery delivery service? Let’s see.
What is Shipt?
Created in Birmingham, Alabama, Shipt is owned by Target. The service has quickly become an influential player in the grocery delivery space. Rather than wasting time searching for items, queuing at the checkout, or driving home through traffic, this application allows customers to assemble their grocery lists online. Once a customer has provided a credit debit card for payment, a “Shipt Shopper” will purchase the grocery from the store and deliver them directly to the customer’s house. Customers are ‘members’ because they pay a membership of $99 a year.
The platform will sometimes charge a fraction more than store prices for particular items, which helps cover the company’s purchasing and delivery costs. But in general, Shipt tries to keep its prices the same as grocery shopping in person.
What does it take to become a Shipt Shopper?
If you are familiar with Lyft or Uber, the requirements to work for Shipt are very similar. Except for the car’s age. You will need to be above 18 years, have a valid driver’s license. Also, have at least one year of driving experience, own an insured vehicle from 1997 or newer, and have a smartphone. You will also have to clear a background check. And Shipt asks that its shoppers must be familiar with grocery products, particularly meat products, to serve customers better.
How to Make Big Money as a Shipt Shopper?
Shipt’s official website states that its Shipt Shoppers can average $22 an hour, paid weekly. When you become a Shipt Shopper, you will have to choose an “area” you would like to work. You can select one or more areas, but the key is shipping from grocery stores you’re familiar with.
When you receive an order, Shipt will pay you a flat fee of $5. On top of that a 7.5% commission on the order and any tip you receive. So if it takes about an hour to shop, checkout, and deliver a $200 grocery order, you’ll earn $20 before getting tips. The key is time management. The longer it takes to shop that $200 order, the less it will average each hour.
If you’re fast, friendly, and grocery-savvy, you can make a lot of money at Shipt. The strategy to turn good money into great money is choosing the correct zone and earning tips.
The customer pays-in tip goes directly to the Shipt Shopper. Reviews agree that the most effective way to earn frequent tips is to communicate well with members and deliver error-free orders.
With food delivery, the key is delivering fresh food on time to satisfy customers. A lot of this burden falls on the merchants. With grocery delivery, the key is error-free shopping. And this falls on the shoppers.
Where is Shipt Available?
Shipt is available in more than 250 market areas in the United States. The simplest way to find out if Shipt is in your area is by visiting the official Shipt website and entering your zip code or simply by activating your location in the Shipt mobile application.
If Shipt is active in your zone, you can apply to become a Shipt shopper. And if you are in a rural or remote location but willing to work in a Shipt area, you can also request it.
The Keys To Success With Shipt
Suppose you are looking for a flat, fixed salary. In that case, you may want to look at one of the more significant corporate delivery services like Amazon Prime or Walmart. But suppose you are a person who loves to wander to the grocery stores and knows your products and meats. You can earn as much or more money by providing fast and expert service to a high volume area through Shipt. Understanding store layouts will be the key to providing speedy service.
Shoppers have the freedom to stack orders. So, if you understand store layouts, completing multiple orders at a time can be very profitable.
It’s possible to earn over $2,000 a week with Shipt if conditions are right (shopper skills, demand, type of orders, and generous tips).
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