Retail Scan Associate * (DeKalb, IL 60115)

Scanscapeusa; DeKalb (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

401(k) with employer matching

Referral program

Job summary

Circana is seeking part-time Retail Scan Associates in Dekalb, IL. You will perform in-store data collections at local retailers using a mobile scanning app, collecting product quantities and completing weekly display scans.

Flexibility in hours and reliable Wi‑Fi are important. Travel is paid at your hourly rate, with 401(k) and referral incentives available. This role emphasizes independence and consistency in a retail data-gathering environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license.
• Reliable vehicle with adequate insurance.
• Able to stand for long periods and move throughout stores.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds and reaching up to 6 feet.
• Able to perform repetitive movements with hands and arms.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Access to reliable Wi‑Fi and tech savvy for scanning tasks.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-store data collections at assigned local retailers each week for 52 weeks.
• Use a mobile app to scan barcodes across multiple store locations.
• Provide quantity data for about 45% of scanned products.
• Complete Display Scanning weekly; may take several hours.
• Participate in Custom Projects adding 1–2 hours during busy weeks.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Tech savvy

Mobility / able to stand

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Wi‑Fi access

Job description

Retail Scan Associate * (DeKalb, IL 60115)

Job Category: Scanscape Field

Requisition Number: RETAI022766

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Dekalb, IL, USA

Description

The base hours for this position average from 4-6 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.

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.

· 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)

· Eligibility for 401(k) with employer matching contributions.

· Monetary referral program

Route:

Store Type Location Available Workdays

Grocery Dekalb IL 60115 Wednesday or Thursday

What does a Retail Scan Associate do?

We are hiring part-time Retail Scan Associates 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.

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

You will report to your store within the described deadline.

You will complete Display Scanning on the entire store, which occurs every week and can take several hours to finish.

Our Clients frequently request more specific details about products in the main stocking locations. This additional work is referred to as Custom Projects. They occur almost every week and can add 1 to 2 hours of work for those weeks for each store.

Adhering to weekly deadlines is critical to the data we deliver to our clients. We ask for dependability and quality-driven action from our Retail Scan Associates in exchange for the exciting opportunity of independence in the workplace, along with some flexibility. If you’d like to play a part in the retail landscape and this sounds like you, please read on!

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).

This role is subject to AI-assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description.

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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