Keep your phone opened to the Flex app and follow the instructions, since most of the activities will be done in the Flex app. If there are any issues while delivering, such as gate codes or undeliverable packages, use the app to call Amazon support.
You can end your shift in the Flex app after completing all deliveries. The Flex app guides you each step of the way, but you can always call support if you run into problems. High and consistent pay compared to similar jobs, flexible shifts, and minimal direct interaction with customers.
Overall, Amazon Flex is among the best of the on-demand app jobs with consistent pay and other perks. With rideshare apps, income can be very sporadic and unreliable. You may have to plan ahead; otherwise available shifts may get snatched up quickly. You might have trouble getting into a building or apartment complex, or you might have trouble finding a safe place to leave the package.
Some drivers mentioned that the time blocks are not reasonable to make such a large number of deliveries. You have to decide what is best for you. Just follow the instructions and guidelines in your Amazon App training, and contact support if you run into any issues, and you should be fine.
As the website says, be your own boss, set your own schedule, and have more time to pursue your goals and dreams. Is Amazon Flex right for you?
You have the information, but only you really know the asnwer to this question, and yu won't really know until you try. If you decide to give Amazon Flex a try. Have you driven with Amazon Flex? Tell us about your experience in the comments below! You can learn more about him on the About Page , or on his personal site RobertFarrington.
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How To Start. Extra Income. Build Wealth. Again, with Amazon Flex you are considered an independent contractor, not an employee, so they do not have cover on the job related expenses such as gas, maintenance, repair, etc. This is a very controversial topic. It has actually been taken to court in an attempt to sue Amazon Flex for not considering drivers employees. This goes hand-in-hand with it being hard to schedule blocks. It has been suggested that Amazon should use a ranking system that gives certain drivers preference when it comes to choosing blocks, but this has yet to be seen in action.
You might get some strange looks from customers when they see you in plain clothes delivering their package. I creeps some people out, but Amazon Flex is getting more noticed and people are starting to get used to it. Amazon Flex can be a good side job, and that is how I recommend you treat it.
Some areas will be better than others. This depends on the amount of Amazon Prime Now deliveries there are and the amount of competition from other delivery drivers. If you start out part time and there is opportunity to get more hours, then go for it. If Amazon Flex fits the bill and is what you are looking for, and you meet all of the requirements, then you need to know how you can get started right away. Applying is very simple and is all done online.
There is no face to face interview or anything of that nature. You can visit the sign up page here. It will only take you a few minutes to complete this. It might take up to a month for you to hear back as to whether or not you are being considered for the job.
If you did end up getting passed the first qualification step, you will be emailed a survey that you are to fill out and you will be invited to attend an online information session to learn more about the job.
The survey is just to further make sure you are qualified for the position. It will ask you about your vehicle, your insurance, your smart phone, etc. If you make it passed the survey they will invite you to download the Amazon Flex app to your phone. A link will be provided.
Finding where to download the app can be tricky and varies with whether you have an Android or iPhone. You can learn more about how to download the app Here.
It will take several days for the background check to clear. They will pay you via direct deposit so you will be asked to link your checking account to the app. You will also be asked for your W-9 for tax reasons. There are 19 different training videos that you are supposed to watch.
These videos will go over different situations that you may encounter on the job and how to deal with them. But before you decide whether or not you want to drive and deliver for Amazon Flex, there are some things you need to know, like… How it all got started What are some benefits of driving for Amazon Flex? What is it like delivering for Amazon Flex? What are the requirements? You make all the deliveries using your own car, with the only other necessary tool being the amazon flex app, a recent smartphone, and a willingness to work hard.
Flex alert does not automatically accept blocks for drivers and requires the amazon flex driver app to be open in order for it to be used. No matter what your goal is, amazon flex helps you get there. Or download the amazon flex app. The use of third party tools to accept work creates an unfair advantage, is against our policies, and can result in removal from the amazon flex program. Not all bots work the same way. Delivery blocks for amazon prime now packages will display on your app just an hour before they start.
One of the biggest mistakes that flex drivers make is arriving at the fulfillment center at the start of their shift. This is one of the many reasons why it is extremely important to track your earnings and expenses.
This is part of the accelerator between the flex app on your phone and amazon. Smiles for miles and miles, backed by amazon. One program, called zero flex, uses a script to analyze network traffic between the flex app on a user's device and amazon's servers.
However, I like the user interface so far, hence the 4 stars. Would be updating this review in a couple of months. Even though I have opted out of both several times, guess what, every time I earn cash back, the text and emails start again. Which kinds of defeat the entire purpose of the card. Thank you so much for spending the time to document your frustrations, Henry.
Is not compatible with Apple Pay even though the issuing bank works with Apple Pay. Unable to manipulate the notifications.. Thanks for taking the time to complete this review and provide feedback. Your comments help us pinpoint areas of improvement.
We are continuing to work to make our product better for the best user experience possible for our customers. Regarding the notifications, from the account dashboard in the app right icon on the bottom in app you can tap "notifications" to customize your alerts.
No bad or good problems to suggest as of yet! I sent my card accidentally to an old address and for weeks can not figure out how to contact support and request a new card be sent. Impossible for me to find support for an issue. Thanks for letting us know.
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