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What is a picker/packer?

If you’ve ever considered warehouse work, you may have seen the job title “picker/packer.” You may also have found job titles that just say “packer” or “picker.” If you found yourself asking, “What is a picker/packer?” you’re not alone — it’s not easy to tell what it means by the name itself.

Instawork Editorial

Mar 17, 2021

What is a sous chef?

If you're interested in culinary careers but don't have much kitchen experience, you may have asked yourself: What is a sous chef? The short answer: they're responsible for everything that goes on in the kitchen.

Instawork Editorial

Feb 1, 2021

Warehouse Jobs - Next best place to find a gig

Times are hard! You hear it everywhere and you feel it too. As COVID-19 hit the world this year, it left people pondering what awaits their future. While COVID-19 has negatively affected many industries, warehouses are growing. To help you decide if warehouse work is for you, we’ve shared five skills you need to do a great job.

Tamalika Chatterjee

Nov 17, 2020

How much do forklift drivers make?

If you’re looking for ways to make extra money, picking up warehouse shifts on Instawork is a great option. And if you've gotten certified to drive a forklift, you might earn even more for those specialized skills. But how much do forklift drivers make, exactly?

Instawork Editorial

Jun 19, 2020

What is a barback?

In bars all across the country, barbacks are an essential part of the service team. To bartenders, having a great barback on their team can mean the difference between an easy and a difficult shift. Once a bartender finds a great barback, they’ll want that barback to keep coming back again and again. After all, with a barback supporting them, bartenders can provide better service and earn more tips, which are shared with the barback as well. But what is a barback exactly, and what do they do?

At the highest level, barbacks play a supporting role to bartenders, which involves many different tasks. Currently, there’s a high demand for service and support staff like barbacks all across the nation. As a result, many barback positions are paying more than ever — especially on Instawork!

So what does a barback’s day-to-day look like? How much does a barback get paid? And more importantly, what makes a great barback? Read on to find the answers to these questions and more!

Instawork Editorial

Jan 1, 2020

What does a busser do?

Bussers are an important piece of the food service puzzle — they provide support and help things run smoothly. Without them, service is slower and more difficult. As it happens, bussers are in high demand right now (just check the Instawork app!), and employers are willing to pay top dollar for them. The work they do is easy to pick up, too. A busser’s job changes very little between businesses, making the skills very transferable. But what does a busser do, what do they get paid, and how do you become one? We’ll answer all of those questions and more in this post.

Instawork Editorial

Jan 1, 2020

What is a warehouse loader?

Whether you're curious about a career in logistics or are just looking for a side-hustle, a warehouse job could be a good option for you. There are a lot of different roles in a warehouse, including warehouse loader. But what is a warehouse loader exactly?