InstaCart to hire 300,000 full-service shoppers over the next 3 months

InstaCart, an online same-day grocery delivery and pickup service, announced Monday its plans to hire an additional 300,000 full-service shoppers in North America over the next three months.

The hiring surge comes as the company says it is working to meet the increasing customer demand for online grocery delivery and pickup in the U.S. and Canada.

“As more people look for immediate, flexible earnings opportunities during this time, we hope that Instacart can be an additional source of income for those looking to earn while also delivering for the communities in which they live,” CEO Apoorva Mehta said.

Full-service shoppers receive a customer’s orders through an app, then shop and deliver groceries to the customer’s home.

According to InstaCart, full-service shoppers must be: at least 18 years old, have consistent access to a vehicle, have consistent access to and be able to effectively use a recent smartphone (iPhone 5 / Android 4.4 or newer) and have the ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

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