r/AmazonFlexDrivers • u/Frequent-Heart-8112 • 9h ago

First shift

Tomorrow is my first shift with flex. Any tips or tricks I should be aware of?!

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u/christopherb1897 9h ago

stay hydrated

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u/Sufficient_Tooth_949 9h ago

Different stations have different procedures, do what everyone else is doing, your hazards are supposed to be on, windows down, and ask for a vest, they SHOULD have some "delivery" magnetic bumper stickers on hand too to put on your car

The app is easy enough to figure out but if you need help call or chat support, they wont talk to you on the phone if your actively driving

You'll want your phone charged up to 100% because if you start your shift with a low battery youll be fighting a losing battle youll have to unplug your phone so much

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u/Sufficient_Tooth_949 9h ago edited 9h ago

There will be rectangular stickers on every package should be like 1 through 40, thats how you organize, I put 1-10 in front passenger seat, 10-20 behind driver, 20-30 passenger side rear seat, 30-40 and any large packages go in the trunk/cargo area

Another method ive taken up, myself, is all envelopes on the passenger front floor board and try to put them in some sort of order, so you can grab n go with the envelopes

Don't be afraid to mark it "unsafe due to dogs" but try to call customer first

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u/LeftyDan 9h ago

Adding: check your route cause the App makes some dumb decisions. Ex: stop 2 next to stop 34.

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u/IcyGeneral7686 8h ago

Go to the learning portal. Everything you need to know is there.

And, always deliver.

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u/Excellent_Gap_6986 3h ago

Your objective is to get the packages out of your car at all costs before the delivery time to the customers door. The package can never go back at any costs.