Part-Time Retail Scan Specialist — Flexible Hours & Independence

BuddiesHR; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in hours

Paid travel (hourly rate minus time)

401(k) with employer matching

Referral program

Job summary

BuddiesHR is seeking a part-time Retail Scan Associate to visit local retailers in Cedar Rapids, scanning product barcodes and collecting data for weekly reports. The role features 4–8 hours per week across stores, with occasional extra hours for special projects and increased demand in peak periods.

You’ll use a mobile app to scan items, ensure timely data delivery, and work with brands like Walmart and Kroger.

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.
• Use a mobile app to scan barcodes across store locations.
• Provide quantity for about 45% of products scanned.
• Meet weekly deadlines to deliver client data.
• Work across grocery, convenience, drug, pet and mass merchandise stores.

Skills

18+ years old

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Physical stamina

Lift 25 pounds

Reach 6 feet

Repetitive movements

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Wi-Fi access

Tech savvy

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

BuddiesHR is seeking a part-time Retail Scan Associate to visit local retailers in Cedar Rapids, scanning product barcodes and collecting data for weekly reports. The role features 4–8 hours per week across stores, with occasional extra hours for special projects and increased demand in peak periods.

You’ll use a mobile app to scan items, ensure timely data delivery, and work with brands like Walmart and Kroger.