LABAU Delivery Driver - Chicago, IL

LABAU Delivery Driver - Chicago, IL


Company
LABAU
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
18–20 an hour
Posted
24 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking Luxury Delivery Drivers to join our team at LABAU, a same-day retail delivery service company! In this role, you will be the face of our brand, delivering high-end products with precision, care, and exceptional customer service. Your professional approach will ensure timely deliveries, safe handling of delicate items, and a memorable experience for our discerning clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your driving expertise with your passion for providing outstanding service in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

About LABAU

LABAU is a fashion-only, same-day delivery platform redefining how people shop. We partner with top retailers to deliver real, in-store inventory to customers in as little as 45 minutes to 120 minutes.

Responsibilities
• Pick up sealed orders directly from retail partners
• Verify order details at pickup (ID + order confirmation)
• Deliver packages safely and on time to customers
• Follow secure delivery protocols (photo + signature verification when required)
• Maintain professionalism and discretion at all times

Requirements
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable with app-based navigation and delivery systems
• Strong sense of professionalism and reliability
• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Preferred
• Proven experience as a delivery driver, courier, or in similar roles involving route driving and customer interaction.
• Familiarity with local retail areas and routes

LABAU Offers
• Competitive per-delivery earnings
• Keep 100% of tips
• Complete flexibility
• Opportunity for high earnings during peak demand

No Car? No Problem — LABAU Assistant Program

In major metropolitan cities, owning a car isn’t always necessary — and we understand that.

LABAU is built to move with the rhythm of the city. That means delivery isn’t limited to driving.

You Can Deliver With LABAU If You:
• Have access to a vehicle or
• Live in a city where deliveries can be completed efficiently via walking, biking, or public transit
• Can complete deliveries within our required time window (45–120 minutes)

What is the LABAU Assistant Program?

In qualifying cities, “driver” doesn’t only mean driver.

LABAU Assistants are approved couriers who complete deliveries using the most efficient method available — whether that’s walking, biking, or public transit.

Why This Works

In high-density cities:
• Stores and customers are often minutes apart
• Public transit is faster than traffic
• Walking routes can be more efficient than driving
• Bikes offer flexibility and speed

LABAU adapts to the flow of the city — not the other way around.

Are You Qualified?

You’re eligible if you can:
• Complete deliveries on time
• Follow all pickup and verification protocols
• Keep items secure and protected during transport
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Must have photo identification

Our Standard

We don’t define our couriers by how they move —we define them by how they deliver.

Professionalism. Reliability. Consistency.

Whether You:
• Walk in Manhattan
• Take the train in Chicago
• Bike through Boston
• Or drive in the surrounding areas

You can earn with LABAU.

Join the waitlist for drivers: www.labau.com/drivers

Equal Opportunity Statement:

LABAU is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including fair chance hiring regulations.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

License/Certification:
• driver’s license OR government-issued photo ID (Required)

Work Location: In person

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