I've been delivering hundreds of Amazon packages for Prime Day. It's hot and the job is draining. I don't think I'll do this again.
This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with an Amazon Delivery Service Partner driver in New York. He described what it's like working Amazon's massive Prime Day sale, which took place on July 11 and 12. He spoke with Insider the day after the sale and asked to remain anonymous to protect his job, but Insider has verified his identity and employment. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
We show up at 9:30 a.m. but we normally don't leave the station until 11:00 a.m. It's not uncommon to reach our first stop at 11:30. Usually I finish at like 6 or 7, but last night for example, I didn't get finished until like after 8. It just takes a lot more time. So they supplied us with bungee cords so we can lash the totes to the sides of the van so the totes don't tip over while you're driving. They gave us those tools, at least, to make it a little bit easier with all the increased packages.
us, if that makes any sense. But since it's gotten busier in the past week or so, we're allowed two 15-minute breaks and an unpaid 30-minute lunch. I've been giving myself those 15 minutes to cool down and drink fluids.
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