Part-Time Retail Scan Specialist – Flexible Hours

BuddiesHR; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in working hours coupled</

Paid travel at your hourly rate (minus

Eligibility for 401(k) with employer

Monetary referral program

Job summary

BuddiesHR is seeking part-time Retail Scan Associates for on-site work in West Des Moines, IA. You will visit local stores weekly, scanning barcodes with a mobile app and collecting data to improve product performance for retailers.

The role offers flexible hours (3–6 hours per week across stores), plus occasional additional hours for special projects. Candidates must be 18+, have a valid driver's license, and access to reliable Wi‑Fi.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Reliable vehicle with minimum state auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to endure being on your feet for long periods, while accessing products throughout the store.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds, reach 6 feet in the air, and bend/stretch/stoop/stand.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists, arms, and legs for prolonged periods.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Must be a deadline-driven self-starter.
• Must have access to reliable Wi‑Fi.
• Must be tech savvy.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Visit designated stores weekly to scan barcodes on displays and aisles.
• Use a mobile app to scan product barcodes at multiple locations.
• Provide quantity estimates for about 45% of scanned products.
• Complete in-store data collection across grocery, drug, and other retailers.
• Adhere to weekly deadlines and deliver accurate data to clients.
• Work with multiple store types, including big national chains and independents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Deadline-driven

Independent worker

Tech savvy

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Barcode scanning app

Mobile scanning app

Wi‑Fi access

Job description

BuddiesHR is seeking part-time Retail Scan Associates for on-site work in West Des Moines, IA. You will visit local stores weekly, scanning barcodes with a mobile app and collecting data to improve product performance for retailers.

The role offers flexible hours (3–6 hours per week across stores), plus occasional additional hours for special projects. Candidates must be 18+, have a valid driver's license, and access to reliable Wi‑Fi.