Retail Scan Associate (Grand Rapids, MI 49509)

Scanscapeusa; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

401(k) with employer matching

Referral program

Competitive pay $15-16/hr

Job summary

ScanScape is hiring a part-time Retail Scan Associate to visit a selection of local stores each week to scan product barcodes using a mobile app. You will support data collection across grocery, pet, and other retailers, with about 12-16 hours weekly plus occasional extra projects.

Flexible hours and paid travel, with eligibility for 401(k) matching and a referral program. Candidates must be 18+, have a driver's license, reliable vehicle, and be comfortable standing and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Reliable vehicle with minimum state auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to endure standing for long periods and access products throughout the store.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds, reach 6 feet high, and bend/stretch/stoop/stand.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists, arms, and legs for long periods.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Deadline-driven self-starter.
• Access to reliable Wi‑Fi; tech savvy.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated local retailers each week for data collection.
• Use a mobile app to scan barcodes throughout stores.
• Provide quantity for about 45% of scanned products.
• Complete in-store scanning weekly; meet deadlines for data delivery.
• Handle additional Custom Projects that add 30 minutes to 2 hours per store during busy weeks.
• Enjoy independence in the workplace with flexible hours.
• Opportunities to work with major retailers and various store types.

Skills

Age 18+

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Auto insurance

Stand long hours

Lift 25 pounds

Reach 6 feet

Bend and reach

Repetitive movements

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Reliable Wi-Fi

Tech savvy

HS diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Retail Scan Associate (Grand Rapids, MI 49509)

The base hours for this position average from 12-16 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.

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.

• 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)
• Eligibility for 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• Monetary referral program

Route:

Grocery Store

BYRON CENTER MI 49315

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

Grocery Store

GRAND RAPIDS MI 49509

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

Grocery Store

GRAND RAPIDS MI 49504

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

Pets Store

WALKER MI 49544

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

Grocery Store

SPARTA MI 49345

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

Store Type

Location

Available Workdays

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.

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 30 minutes 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 adeadline-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 methods such as our Careers website link and/or Intranet site for internal candidates. 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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