Shop with Instacart and be your own boss in Buffalo, NY

Become your own boss and sign up to be either a full-service Instacart shopper or an in-store Instacart shopper in Buffalo, NY.

• Earn extra money shopping for others in Buffalo, NY
• Set your schedule to work as much or as little as you want
• Get paid daily, including tips, when you qualify for Instant Cashout
• Choose which orders you accept to maximize your time and earnings
• Explore Buffalo, NY's neighborhoods by delivering to both new and familiar areas

You must meet certain requirements to shop with Instacart depending on the Instacart shopper role you chose. Becoming an Instacart shopper in Buffalo, NY does not require any previous experience as a personal shopper — or any work experience at all. We welcome interested individuals from an array of industries and backgrounds. Shopping on the Instacart platform may be the ideal opportunity for those looking for seasonal work, flexible scheduling, home-based opportunities, temporary jobs, or a part-time position. This job works well for those seeking a home-based or entry-level position or those who can only work certain days or hours, such as after school or on weekends.

Nope! You don’t need any prior work experience. We welcome interested individuals from an array of industries and backgrounds. Shopping on the Instacart platform is great for anyone looking for flexible, seasonal, home-based, entry-level, weekend, weekday, after-school, or temporary opportunities.

If you already provide services as a personal shopper or are involved in the grocery or transportation industries (such as a courier, driver, truck driver, professional driver, taxi driver, food delivery driver), you might want to consider shopping with Instacart.

In order to shop and deliver with Instacart in Buffalo, NY, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be eligible to work in the United States
• Have a valid driver's license and regular access to a registered vehicle (this is not a requirement for in-store shoppers)
• Have a smartphone that's compatible with the Instacart Shopper App (Android 5.0, iOS 9, or newer)
• Be able to lift 30+ lbs with or without accommodation
• Acquire a set of insulated bags (this is not a requirement for in-store shoppers)

Instacart shopper earnings in Buffalo, NY are based on:

• Size of the order
• Time of day when the order is placed
• Number of items in the order and size of items in the order
• How difficult each item is to shop for
• Estimated delivery distance
• Batch incentives, quality bonuses, peak boosts, and customer tips

As an Instacart shopper in Buffalo, NY, you can choose from two different shopper roles: a full-service shopper or an in-store shopper. Each has different benefits and requirements:

Full-Service Shopper in Buffalo, NY: A full-service shopper is a contract role with Instacart and requires a car in order to deliver to customers' doors. As a full-service shopper, you have control over where, when, and how much you shop.

In-Store Shopper in Buffalo, NY: An in-store shopper prepares orders inside one store as an Instacart employee and does not require a car. As an in-store shopper, you can schedule shifts up to 29 hours/week.

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 has partnered with more than 500 beloved national, regional and local retailers to deliver from nearly 40,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America. Instacart’s delivery service is available to more than 85% of U.S. households and 70% of Canadian households.

The company’s cutting-edge enterprise technology also powers the ecommerce platforms of some of the world’s biggest retail players, supporting their white-label websites, applications and delivery solutions. Instacart offers an Instacart Express membership for unlimited free delivery on orders over $35. For more information, visit https://www.instacart.com. For anyone interested in becoming an Instacart shopper, visit https://shoppers.instacart.com.