Independent Delivery Driver, 1099

Contractor Location:

Wilmington, NC Job Type:

Contract, 1099

Pay:

Paid hourly (paid commute to pickup orders), plus tips, and car reimbursement Overview Hempire Innovations is looking for dependable independent delivery drivers to help complete local deliveries in Wilmington and nearby areas. This is a delivery-only 1099 contractor role. It is not a storefront, retail, packaging, fulfillment, or general operations position. Approved drivers may be added to a private company channels where available deliveries and routes are posted. Drivers claim work based on their own availability. Some runs may be single-stop deliveries. Others may be grouped local routes with multiple stops. Pay varies depending on route size, stop count, distance, urgency, and tips where applicable. How It Works If you pass our initial screening process and are approved to work with us, you may be added to our private channels. Available deliveries and routes are posted there as they become available. You are not required to claim every run. You may claim work based on your own availability. Once you claim a run, you are expected to complete it professionally, accurately, and on time. To keep the active driver channel organized, contractors who remain inactive for an extended period may be moved to a separate inactive channel and can be returned to the active channel later if they want to re-engage. Responsibilities Claim available local deliveries or routes Pick up assigned orders from the designated business location Complete deliveries safely, accurately, discreetly, and professionally Use your own reliable vehicle and active smartphone Communicate clearly if there is a delay or delivery issue Follow all required age verification, handoff, and delivery confirmation procedures Handle customer interactions professionally Protect customer privacy and non-public company information Follow through once a delivery or route has been claimed Requirements Must be 21 years of age or older Must have a valid driver's license Must have reliable transportation Must have an active smartphone with reliable service Must be comfortable completing local deliveries in Wilmington and nearby areas Must be able to monitor channels and respond when claiming available work Must be dependable once a delivery or route has been claimed Must be professional with customers Must be comfortable working around hemp-derived cannabinoid products Preferred Experience Prior delivery, courier, rideshare, or route-driving experience preferred Familiarity with Wilmington and surrounding areas is a plus Strong communication and reliability preferred Important Role Clarification This is a 1099 contractor opportunity for local deliveries only. This is not a guaranteed-hours position. This is not a W2 employee role. This is not a storefront, retail sales, packaging, or fulfillment role. Work availability depends on demand and what deliveries or routes are available to claim. Because contractors may have access to customer delivery information and other non-public business information, strict confidentiality and non-solicitation standards apply. Misuse of customer information, diversion of business, or interference with company customer relationships is prohibited.

How to Apply Please include:

Your full name Your age Your city, state, and zip code Whether you have a valid driver's license Whether you have reliable transportation Whether you have an active smartphone with reliable service Your general weekly availability Any prior delivery, courier, rideshare, or route-driving experience Why this role interests you Application Questions Do you understand this is a 1099 independent contractor role, not a W2 employee position? Do you understand this is a delivery-only role and not a retail or storefront position? Do you understand that available runs are posted in a private Discord channel and may be claimed based on your availability? Are you comfortable using your own vehicle and smartphone for local deliveries? Please list your general weekly availability. When are you available to start?

Pay:

$13.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Application Question(s): Acknowledge that you have read and digested the entire job description to fully understand what this role requires. Your interview begins when we reach out, please respond thoughtfully and address each question clearly and completely. Where do you reside (City, State, Zip Code)? Acknowledge that you will be using your personal smartphone to carry out work-related tasks, including accessing required applications and web-based platforms for order management, communication, navigation, and fulfillment. You agree to actively monitor and use these tools as directed in order to efficiently prepare, route, and complete orders in a timely and accurate manner. Acknowledge that this is a 1099 delivery role. This is not an offer of employment. We are looking for independent drivers to pickup ready-to-go orders from our retail location then deliver them to the customers without interference. What date can you start delivering? (MM/DD/YYYY)

Language:

English (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Wilmington, NC 28401 (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)

Work Location:

In person