Watch This Video Before You Decide to Work For Amazon!

So you might have watched some of my Amazon videos huh. Now you're thinking it looks fun and you wanna start to deliver for amazon. Stop! hold it right there! I really only show you my highlights of the day but in this video I will show you the real life of being a amazon driver.
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[shawnb]

I’ve been with Amazon for 4 months and it’s frustrating work but it’s great to be outside, no boss on you all day, no coworkers causing drama for unnecessary reasons. Nobody can blame you for anything you didn’t do. You’re out on your own and it’s up to you to get the job done. It’s hectic at times but I can’t see myself going back inside a building with a boss and coworkers. I’ve been laid off from a few places after years of working there when I literally was breaking my back and working my ass off and when layoffs came around that all meant nothing. A boss always has favorites even if they don’t work as hard as you. Amazon is decent money and flexible.

[deeh]

AZ delivery girly here! Pro tip that has helped me A LOT: I always bring a crate to organize the packages in numerical order. I also switch the stickers on the boxes to the side or bring a sharpie and write the numbers on the boxes when the stickers don’t come off. And then I organize the boxes on the shelf with the number sticker showing. Organizing after opening each tote can take time but it makes every stop so easy and smooth!

[Migsrt]

I do Amazon, keep in mind that the stop count may be 188, but he has 47 group, he probably delivered to 230 houses. Your stop count is not how many locations you deliver, it’s how many times you physically have to get out the van.

[ellekatraz]

As a customer... I appreciate how hard the job is and I LIKE to tip the drivers, but half the time you guys go so fast and miss it. So now i try to be home for delivery date. My delivery guys get almonds and juice treats to in the summer as well. Thanks for all your hard work peeps.

[stevensinclair]

Everytime I get to my first stop, I always organize my envelopes by numbers, so I know which one to grab once I get to each stop. Having packages organized working at amazon is definitely key to having a better day

[Bounty_Hunter]

As a delivery driver for 16 years started when I was 23 now 39. What you guys do is Amazing. And Amazon are brutal in the way they treat there staff. Reality is without a delivery workforce nothing gets delivered Truck Drivers Couriers etc are the backbone of any local economy. So they should really pay more money. Because they can well afford to and if anyone says anything different they are talking Bullshit.

[kristentate]

You were the reason I became a Amazon driver. Been doing it for 3 months and I have lost my mind in the back of the vans a couple times bc of just how overwhelmed by the amount of shit there was and not using the bathroom all damn day. But I honestly do like to deliver and be alone and most of all the driving part. I plan to leave before there’s ice on the ground maybe I’ll get my cdl 🤷🏼‍♀️

[nekochief]

I actually like the job compared to the other jobs I’ve worked and my dsp is chill plus I get a workout in and it’s helping me lose weight. I started at 235 now 205 in 3 months

[Arcmster]

I just started over a month ago and I think it’s the best job I’ve had yet. I work in the Dallas area and it has the perfect blend of houses, businesses, apartments etc. If you love quality exercise and want to get in better shape this is definitely for you. I love this job because I because it has challenging work and I go out and about in the process.

[praxiteles]

Pretty realistic video right here. Most people would have the same struggle as this video if you do not organize your packages well.
Ive been a DA for amazon for a year and 3 months now and I've always been fast specially if I get residentials. My current record which is my station's record is 104 stops ahead. I have multiple 90+ stops ahead while ranging from 140-190 stop routes.
The strategy I use below:
1. Rule of last 2 digits - only look at last 2 digits of house number and driver aid number (automates your mental process)
2. Sharpie on overflows facing you (big and bold), so you can walk down the aisle and see everything.
3. Separate boxes and envelopes/plastic bag
4. boxes on driver side stickers facing me to avoid breaking my neck turning. Envelopes/plastic bag on the opposite side.
5. envelopes grouped by 10s. have 2-3 stacks depending on numbers. example: 23 and 28 will be on 1 stack, and 42 and 49 be on same stacks. (takes less than 5 sec to find this way)
6. Bonus strat: "unknown and customized box" are the same thing. they can either be any type (envelope, plastic bag, or box with no amazon smile branding). Use this info to not look at the amazon boxes with smiles. That's 1 less package type check. if it helps, keep the "customized boxes/unknown" looking box closer to have a quick glance.

As you are unloading your tote, pay attention to what you need on your next stop and put it aside as you are organizing.
Grab whatever package from tote and place according to what type of package it is and sort as you remove them from tote.
It should take you less than 2 minutes to unload and sort each tote -- less than 3 minutes if it's a loaded one.

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Goodluck folks!

[HarrisonSawyerr]

Questions:

1. Are you allowed to listen to music or talk on the phone? Obviously using a hands free phone holder

2. Are you allowed to stop for bathroom breaks

3. What’s the rule for stopping for food? Set time or whenever you get hungry?

4. Do you use a gopro to record?

5. Does the GPS talk and go through the speakers or do you have to constantly look at it?

I have experience doing doordash Uber eats etc so I am just curious how similar that all is

[TheRealSLKK]

I just wanted to mention that the training routes in the first two weeks will get you pretty ready for a full route so don’t stress but you will find out very quick if this isn’t for you. Also the Videos have helped a lot thanks brother! Also everyone be safe and if you are reading this and work for a dsp ORGANIZE + FLOW!

[DonNick.]

I just love watching jobs videos, so I can fully understand and appreciate work anyone does. Love to see these things from another perspective, so I can see it the "full" way, not just "Oh, he's just sitting in car, and just taking packages" more like "I've never realized how much work it actually takes to deliver me a single thing". Thank you for this!

[BTyler]

I got a job at FedEx as a driver because of your videos. First week on the job. Mad respect for you 👏. It's hard work, especially when it's hot. But I don't mind. Thanks for preparing me 👍

[johncase]

Became an Amazon delivery driver and I say to this day "I don't care how many stops I have or what the weather is like at least I'm no longer working drive thru at Wendy's"

[Prodigy]

As a USPS worker I totally agree that not everyone can do these types of jobs. Before joining the post office I always thought it was one of the easiest jobs you can do but that’s the total opposite of the truth haha

[Byronlegrand]

Working as a delivery driver for a pizza place rn, the worst part about it is being in the store with coworkers all the time and dealing with customers constantly, your negatives sound like a dream come true. Just applied for a dsp and hope it’ll be better for me

[nadal]

really good video, im 20 years old and i feel im so held back. can’t wait until i turn 21 to be a delivery driver because i am a great worker and i feel this is something perfect for me.

[SLUSHIEST]

Love the video! Doing a great job showing how the reality of this job is. It's not easy lol. Lots of people think it's just taking a package to a door which it is. But you have dozens of overflow that range from 5lbs for 50lbs. And when your lifting and carrying 20 30 to 50lbs boxes it gets tough. Plus all the walking the pacing you have to do. I average like 20k steps a day doing this job lol. It's not as easy as people think. Especially in the city.

[rolandcamit]

Thank you for showing us the ups and downs of this job. Now I know what i'm getting into.