Retail Scan Associate (ANN ARBORMI48103)

Circana; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Paid travel at hourly rate

Paid sick time

401(k) with employer match

Referral program

Job summary

Circana is seeking part-time Retail Scan Associates in Ann Arbor, MI, to visit local stores weekly and scan product barcodes for data collection. The role averages 8–12 hours per week, with additional 1–2 hours per store for special projects, and may include weekends for some stores.

You will use a mobile app to scan items, handle 45% quantity checks, and support retailers by helping improve product performance, with year-round assignments and flexible scheduling.

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 deadline-driven self-starter.
• Must have access to reliable Wi‑Fi.
• Must be tech savvy.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform in-store data collections at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year, including holiday weeks.
• Use a downloadable app on a mobile phone to scan barcodes.
• Provide quantity for about 45% of scanned products weekly.
• Collaborate with major brand retailers and national chains; work across grocery, convenience, drug, pet, and mass merchandise stores.

Skills

18 years old

Valid driver’s license

Reliable vehicle

Stand for long periods

Lifting 25 pounds

Reach 6 feet

Repetitive motions

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Wi‑Fi access

Tech savvy

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

This is a permanent PART-TIME role.

The base hours for this position average from 8-12 hours per week across all stores, depending on store size and workload. Additional hours (typically 1–2 hours per week per store) are frequently assigned for special projects throughout the year, with higher demand from January through June. Full scheduling details will be reviewed during the interview.

ScanScape Retail Scan Associates visit a designated selection of stores each week to scan all product barcodes on displays and in aisle locations, including aisle end caps throughout the store. The data collected is analyzed and used to improve the sales performance of the product and retailer (store).

Get a glimpse into the day in the life of a Retail Scan Associate. This short video demonstrates your daily tasks and job at hand.

Link - ScanScape Video

Being a Retail Scan Associate offers an opportunity in retail, providing workplace independence, some flexibility in hours, and job consistency. There will be continuous physical activity throughout the workday shift.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation ($15-16/hr)
• Flexibility in working hours, tailored to accommodate both personal scheduling needs and client requirements
• Paid travel at your hourly rate (minus first & last 15 minutes)
• Paid sick time
• Eligibility for 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• Monetary referral program

Route:

Store Type

Location

Available Workdays

Drug Store

ANN ARBOR MI 48105

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

Grocery Store

ANN ARBOR MI 48103

Wednesday or Thursday

Grocery Store

ANN ARBOR MI 48105

Wednesday or Thursday

Conv Store

ANN ARBOR MI 48103

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

What does a Retail Scan Associate do?

We are hiring part-time Retail ScanAssociates to perform in-store data collections at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year, including holiday weeks. Our store types include grocery, convenience, drug, pet, and mass merchandise stores. We work with major brand retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Target, Albertsons, and other national chains, as well as small independent retailers.

Retail Scan Associates use a downloadable app on their mobile phone to scan barcodes in numerous locations throughout each store.

While scanning bar codes each week, you will be asked to provide the quantity of about 45% of the products you scan.

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 deadline-driven self-starter.
• Must have access to reliable Wi‑Fi.
• Must be tech savvy.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient qualified candidates are identified.

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