Worked at a Zepto dark store as a flex worker… and this is what I got 🤡
So I tried working at a Zepto dark store thinking I’d at least make something decent this summer.
Reality? Absolute joke.
First thing — they don’t even give flex workers an HHD device (the barcode scanner). So what happens? I have to use my own personal phone to scan every item. My battery, my data, my device… just to earn below minimum wage.
And when scanning doesn’t work? The supervisor casually tells me to manually type 8–10 digit barcodes for like 15 SKUs. Imagine standing there entering long numeric codes again and again while orders pile up. It’s not just inefficient, it’s straight up disrespectful.
Also noticed clear discrimination — full-time workers get proper devices, smoother workflow. Flex workers? You’re basically treated like disposable labor. Never even got to use the actual scanner once.
After 2 hours of work → ₹50.
₹50.
For draining my phone, my time, and my sanity.
I’m not even here expecting luxury, just basic tools to do the job. If the company can’t provide that, why even hire?
Honestly feels like they’re outsourcing operational costs onto workers themselves.
Anyone else faced this? Or is this just how Zepto runs everywhere?
At this point I just needed some money to start investing early, but this ain’t it.
TL;DR:
No scanner → forced to use personal phone
Manual barcode entry like it’s 2005
Flex workers treated worse than full-time
₹50 for 2 hours
Never again. At this point I would work as a majdoor better