Retail Scan Associate (Bluffton, SC 29910)

ScanScape; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible hours

Paid travel

Paid sick time

401(k) with employer matching

Referral program

Job summary

ScanScape is hiring part‑time Retail Scan Associates to visit local grocery, drug, and mass merchandise stores weekly for data collection. You’ll scan product barcodes in aisles and displays using a mobile app, with typical weekly hours ranging from 4 to 9 plus extra time for special projects.

Roles involve travel, deadlines, and independent work across multiple store locations. Eligible candidates are 18+ with a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; you should be comfortable standing for

Qualifications

• 18+ with valid driver’s license
• Reliable vehicle and insurance
• Able to stand for long periods and reach products
• Lift up to 25 pounds and reach 6 feet
• Repetitive movements with limbs
• Deadline-driven and independent worker
• Must have reliable Wi‑Fi and be tech savy
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Visit selected stores weekly to scan barcodes on displays and aisles
• Use a mobile app to scan barcodes across store locations
• Average 4–9 hours per week, with additional hours for special projects
• Provide quantity estimates for about 45% of scanned products
• Meet weekly deadlines and maintain data quality
• Report to store within specified deadlines and complete weekly scanning tasks

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Independent work

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Wi-Fi access

Job description

Permanent part‑time role (full time equivalent). ScanScape Retail Scan Associates visit a selection of stores each week to scan product barcodes on displays and in aisle locations, including aisle end caps. The data collected is analyzed and used to improve sales performance for both the product and the retailer.

Get a glimpse into a day in the life of a Retail Scan Associate with a short video demonstrating daily tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (US$16 per hour)
• Flexibility in working hours, tailored to personal and client needs
• Paid travel at hourly rate (minus first & last 15 minutes)
• Paid sick time
• Eligibility for 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Monetary referral program

Routes and Locations

• Grocery Store – Hilton Head, SC 29926 – Wednesday or Thursday
• Grocery Store – Bluffton, SC 29910 – Wednesday or Thursday

What does a Retail Scan Associate do?

We are hiring part‑time Retail Scan Associates to perform in‑store data collection at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year, including holiday weeks. Store types include grocery, convenience, drug, pet, and mass merchandise, with major national chains such as Walmart, Kroger, Target, Albertsons, and other national chains, as well as independent retailers.

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

The base hours for this position average 4–9 hours per week across all stores, varying by store size and workload. Additional hours (typically 1–2 hours per week per store) are assigned for special projects, with higher demand from January through June. Full scheduling details will be reviewed during the interview.

While scanning barcodes each week, you will be asked to provide the quantity of about 45% of the products scanned.

What does a Retail Scan Associate's week look like?

You will report to your store within the specified deadline.

Display scanning occurs every week and can take several hours to complete.

Our clients frequently request more specific details about products in main stocking locations. This additional work, called Custom Projects, occurs almost every week and can add 1–2 hours of work for those weeks at each store.

Adhering to weekly deadlines is critical to the data we deliver. We ask for dependability and quality‑driven action from Retail Scan Associates in exchange for independence in the workplace and flexibility.

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 up 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)

You can apply for this role through our Careers website or our internal Intranet site. This role is subject to AI‑assisted screening.

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