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Postmates is changing how people get their food, drinks, groceries and other merchandise. By making all of those accessible through delivery or pickup, the company has facilitated $6.6 billion in economic activity through its sales, courier earnings and merchant growth. With Postmates, you'd never have to leave your house to run an "errand." It's this innovation that draws in a great team. Many employees enjoy that their ideas are heard and used at Postmates because you're building a new future together.

Diving Into the Values at Postmates

Postmates isn't just focused on the present, or even the near future. The company is here to build the future. For the clients and employees who work there, the company is a way of life. That's why it's important that the team helps build a globally trusted, eccentric company.

The company values individuals who believe in collaboration and are creative problem solvers who are excited about learning and growing because those are the people who challenge themselves to think outside the box. These people lead the company with consistency and reliability so they maintain a level of trust.

The Educational Opportunities at Postmates

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At Postmates it's important that employees never stop learning. The company believes that learning is the best way employees are able to advance in their careers. That's why it offers so many educational opportunities for employees to participate in so they can look for full-time work outside of the gig-economy. By partnering with organizations that help your job search, opportunities for advancing your career are never more than just a click away.

The Job Search Accelerator with JVS is a 2-week intensive program that Bay area-based employees can apply for. The program is designed for people who have a specific job they want to move into in mind. It helps you build the necessary skills that are needed to nail the interview process.

Eligible Postmates around the United States also have access to Edx.org. The online learning destination provides Postmates free college courses through ASU, as well as other professional certifications like SQL from Microsoft.

The company provides apprenticeships for job seekers through the TechSF Apprenticeship Accelerator Program. If you have some tech skills and are interested in apprenticeship opportunities then you're encouraged to create a LaborX account to get started. Then you'll have access to new experiences and the training necessary to establish your career in the tech industry.

Last, but not least, Postmates also offers Upwardly Global to help work-authorized immigrants, refugees, asylees, and Special Immigrant Visa holders (SIVs). This program prepares you for the job search in the United States so you're ready to start your professional career. The free program has helped 1,000 people each year.

The Resources at Postmates

A Solid Support System

One thing is for sure and that is that Postmates sticks up for its employees. It'll be your biggest advocate. It doesn't matter if you're a Muslim or an LGBTQ person. The company has your back and it proves that through the resource groups it has partnered with so that you have easy access to experts and advocates.

The company's ACLU provides support for and takes on the toughest civil liberties cases and issues. The groups' biggest goal is to defend everyone from suffering from governmental abuse and overreach. Postmates partners with this group so that if you're trying to achieve full equality for LGBTQ people or are fighting for immigrants' rights, then you know what your rights are.

National Civil Rights Organization Muslim Advocates is putting a stop to bigotry in communities by working in courts, advocating to those in power and speaking out to communities. By partnering with this organization, Postmates wants to ensure American Muslims have a seat at the table. Postmates strives to make sure that everyone is able to live free of hate and discrimination.

The company also partners with the National Center for Victims of Crime. The nonprofit organization not only advocates for victims' rights but also trains professionals who work with those victims and serves as a trusted source of victims' issues information. This organization has been the most comprehensive national resource for victims' rights for over 25 years now.

The Job at Postmates

Great Job Delivery

Securing a job with Postmates is actually pretty awesome, and it's really easy. You get to decide on your schedule so you can work around your schedule, instead of having to schedule around work. Plus, unlike other delivery services, you get to take home all of the tips you receive.

You'll never have to wait for a payday. Today could be payday. Tomorrow could be payday. Whatever suits your schedule. After every delivery, you're able to see exactly what you made. You can choose to wait for the free weekly deposit or cash out instantly.

Once you've signed up to be a Postmate, the company will send you a free delivery bag and prepaid card so you're ready to go deliver food, drinks, retail or more. It's really that easy.

The Benefits at Postmates

Did You Order Great Perks?

Aside from the job being totally different from those other food delivery companies, Postmates also lets you sign up for free and keep 100% of what you earn from every delivery. With no fees or time commitments, the world is your playground. But on top of that, the company also provides some pretty sweet benefits, like:

  • 100% coverage of employeemedical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
  • Equipment for whatever you need to work efficiently and creatively provided.
  • An impact-first work environment with astrong company vision.
  • Asnack-filled kitchen as well as tasty andhealthy lunches at the office.
  • Workshops andmassages to ensure your mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Access toStride Tax so filing is easier and you'll maximize your take-home earnings.
  • Occupational Accident Insurance so that every time you're on a delivery, you're covered for medical expenses, disability and other costs associated with injuries from an accident.
  • Postmates's mission statement

    Postmates is transforming the way local goods move around a city by enabling anyone to get any product delivered in under an hour.

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    A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
    Pros of working at Postmates

    Flexible with my schedule and family life.

    Cons of working at Postmates

    Pay is not reasonable for all the duties that are required.

    Postmates benefits

    Get my funds instantly

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    5.0
    A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
    Pros of working at Postmates

    Freedom to decide what hours I want to work and I could take my toddler with me.

    Cons of working at Postmates

    People who don’t have their address numbers on their houses.

    Postmates benefits

    Being able to be with my son.

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    4.0
    A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
    Pros of working at Postmates

    Earning money

    Cons of working at Postmates

    Bad traffic

    Postmates benefits

    I really really enjoyed the friendly customers that I gave the food to.

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    3.0
    A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
    Pros of working at Postmates

    The money. And believe me, I made $80 a day one time, that was the best time in my life.

    Cons of working at Postmates

    The pettiness. It was so awe full having to deal with people that gave me four stars because I didn’t give them ketchup.

    Postmates benefits

    Working whenever you want.

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    1.0
    A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
    Pros of working at Postmates

    Earning money

    Cons of working at Postmates

    They would cancel the order with me halfway getting to the restaurant

    Postmates benefits

    Eating Chinese food

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    5.0
    A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
    Pros of working at Postmates

    Able to set my own schedule.

    Cons of working at Postmates

    The orders not being prepared on time.

    Postmates benefits

    Meeting new people and seeing someone smile.

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    3.0
    A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020
    Pros of working at Postmates

    Exciting experience of delivering throughout Washington, DC.

    Cons of working at Postmates

    No support.

    Postmates benefits

    None.

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    A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2020
    Pros of working at Postmates

    Worse gig-economy company. Average $6 per hour after costs. Zero employee support. Perfect work for naive people who are bad at math, terrible.

    Cons of working at Postmates

    Zero employee support. Wildwest, anything goes.

    Postmates benefits

    $6 per hour average, after costs. Awful.

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    A zippia user wrote a review on May 2019
    Pros of working at Postmates

    Dealing with people

    Cons of working at Postmates

    The way the pay was

    Postmates benefits

    Surge time and the way money was floating

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    4.0
    A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2019
    Pros of working at Postmates

    Relaxed environment, great managers, free snacks/coffee etc, good pay and benefits.

    Cons of working at Postmates

    Working in the sales department is a glorified call center, make a lot of cold calls etc.

    Postmates benefits

    Casual environment and dress code

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    A reddit user wrote a review on May 2017
    I like having no boss, no coworkers and extremely limited interaction with the customers. I like to be able to spontaneously walk off the job on a bad day and still be able to come to work the next day. I like being immersed in food culture. I like to be able to work 14 hours in a day because I suddenly realized I'm gonna need an extra $75 in five days. I like that no two days are the same. I like being able to take time off without having to ask anybody, and to be able to take a sick day without having to feel guilty or wonder whether people think I'm faking it. I make more money doing Postmates than I have at any other job and I also willfully work more hours. It's just an all around better situation for me. When I look at my hourly wages it's not so hot, but I'd rather be happy for 13 hours a day than pissed off for 8 hours a day if the pay is the same in either scenario.

    I love the last sentiment. I had a much higher paying job, but I was completely miserable. I work more hours now, but I'm happy to work them and be out in the world.

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    A reddit user wrote a review on May 2017
    Cash tips are the best! Jimmy John's in my area only taxes you at minimum wage which is $7.25 here. They pay you $6.50 plus a $1 a delivery. Essentially all your tips are tax free. I hate my tips getting taxed for real. I guess if I was trying to buy a house and I needed to show more income It would be ok. I could report tips on my own if that were the case. Compared to other industries restaurant workers make pennies. My previous delivery gig at a divey pizza shop did the same. Taxed for $7.50! Cash is king!

    Yeah except the CEO of Jimmy Johns is a complete and utter *** who I wouldn't work for, nor will I ever eat there. They're on my lifetime boycott list, along with Hobby Lobby & Chick FilA

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    A reddit user wrote a review on May 2017
    I've done everyone position in a restaurant starting as a dishwasher in the 90's. I was managing a Thai restaurant and needed a break from people and dealing with the owner. I saw these new IC gigs as a escape and thought I'd give them a try. If I really could average $20hr after expenses (not the case)....it's just temp work for me. I've delivered off and on for the last 20 years. Even though carrying a wad of cash isn't good now... I mis getting off work with cash every night.

    Ya... Cash, non-taxable (means more money in your pocket)... I Mean... You are suppose to report it. *Wink*

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    A reddit user wrote a review on May 2017
    I started doing Postmates to have supplemental income. In a few weeks I got enough to buy a second car on cash. It's a Prius. I had been delivering in my Mercedes and the gas did not make much economical sense. Today I am getting the Prius so I will start again and I believe I will be making an additional $4K a month from Postmates. I have a full time job so I don't have all the time in the world but I can work on weekends and at nights. Most of my week will be dedicated to making money and it will pay off. I don't have any debt so all the money goes in my pocket. I tried UberEATS too but Postmates is more money than UE. UE does not have a reasonable payout and tips are almost nonexistent. Postmates will make you more hourly.

    What market are you in? I haven't seen anyone making 4k a mo in a very long time

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    A reddit user wrote a review on Mar 2017
    What is the building you work in like?

    I drive in Nashville and did a delivery to the office once. It was an interesting experience for me, made me feel like I didn't work for a robot. I kinda wondered if it was a set up, like some supervisor wanted to see what I look like, which I would understand but I absolutely love not feeling like I have a boss. Anyway it was in Cummings Station in the basement but I heard they moved to a higher floor, nicer digs, recently. Oh, and it gave me some perspective to see there were at least 35 people working in there, when I sort of have a hard time imagining there being 35 drivers at once, but I bet there are hundreds (in Nashville)

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    A reddit user wrote a review on Mar 2017
    I'm a fleet driver. How to I become a support operator?

    You can apply [here](https://postmates.com/jobs/openings).

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    A reddit user wrote a review on Mar 2017
    What are the duties of job support? Do you place orders? Where do you work out of? City, and is it home or postmates office?

    Just general customer service by phone and email. We don't place orders, we have offshore agents specifically for that. I work in Nashville, but Postmates is mainly based out of San Francisco.

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    The team at Postmates

    • The founders of Postmates are Bastian Lehmann, Sean Plaice and Sam Street.
    • The key people at Postmates are Bastian Lehmann, Sean Plaice and Sam Street.
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    Bastian Lehmann
    Sean Plaice
    Sam Street
    The inside scoop
    Postmates operates an Urban Logistics platform that connects customers with local couriers who can deliver anything from any store or restaurant in minutes. Postmates' riders and drivers are currently delivering in 40 major US cities. Its services are available for iPhone, Android and on the web. The company was established by a team of engineers, designers, operations and growth specialists in 2011 in San Francisco, CA.

    Postmates rankings

    Postmates is ranked #52 on the Best Transportation companies to work for in America list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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    Postmates salaries

    Average Postmates salary
    $40,751
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    $19.59 hourly
    Updated March 14, 2024

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    Postmates diversity

    9.8
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    1$131,5060
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    3$107,5950
    4$107,3340
    5$106,4280
    6$84,7760
    7$81,0440
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    10$63,2500

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