There is no specific information in the provided references that directly addresses whether people are working for Instacart while they are checking out at the store. However, there are some insights that can be gleaned from the references:
Instacart Shoppers' Experience: A Bon Appetit staffer's experience as an Instacart shopper in a cramped NYC grocery store highlights the challenges and dynamics of being a shopper. This suggests that shoppers are actively working in the store, selecting and purchasing items for delivery.
Payment and Delivery: Instacart shoppers use a preloaded payment card to check out with customer orders. This indicates that the shoppers are responsible for the actual purchase transactions at the store, which would involve them being present and working at the checkout.
Flexibility and Work Environment: Instacart offers flexibility to its employees, allowing them to work from various locations, including stores. This implies that shoppers are expected to be present in the store to fulfill their duties.
While there is no direct question or discussion in the references about whether people are working for Instacart while checking out, the nature of the job and the operational details suggest that shoppers are indeed working in the store during the checkout process.
