I paid ₹50 just to join as a picker, which already doesn’t feel right for an entry-level role. After training, it’s natural for new workers to take some time to get familiar with the layout and improve speed. But the real issue starts on the floor.
For orders with multiple items placed across different racks, the system itself allows around 2–3 minutes for picking. However, in practice, delivery partners often start calling within about 30 seconds. Instead of managing this properly, managers sometimes add to the pressure, even though it’s clear that picking multiple items from different locations cannot be done instantly.
There are also cases where items are not found at the mentioned location. While this doesn’t happen all the time, when it does, it adds extra time and confusion. Even with experienced pickers, delays can naturally happen—especially with multiple-item orders or occasional misplacement. But if delays occur more than once, managers sometimes start threatening to deactivate IDs, regardless of the actual reason.
The work is already physically demanding, but the bigger problem is the lack of coordination and understanding on the ground. When pressure replaces proper workflow, it leads to stress, mistakes, and a poor work environment. In my view, even many traditional labour jobs offer more clarity and basic respect compared to a setup where workers are expected to function like rushed machines rather than people.
And for this kind of work, I’ve been paid ₹4.5 for picking 15 items, which makes the effort-to-pay ratio even harder to justify.