Retail Scan Associate (Grand Rapids, MI 49509) Grand Rapids, MI, US + 1 more

Circana; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; 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 matching

Referral program

Job summary

Circana is hiring for a part-time Retail Scan Associate in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves visiting multiple store locations weekly to scan barcodes on displays and in aisles, collecting data to help improve product performance for clients.

You will use a mobile scanning app, meet weekly deadlines, and may handle occasional project work that extends the scanning tasks. Competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling are offered.

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.
• Must have access to reliable Wi‑Fi and be tech savvy.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-store data collections at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year.
• Scan barcodes across displays and aisle locations using a mobile app.
• Provide quantity data for approximately 45% of scanned products.
• Complete display scanning across the entire store weekly, potentially taking several hours.
• Assist with custom projects requested by clients, adding 30 minutes to 2 hours in some weeks.

Skills

Driver’s license

Reliable vehicle

Able to stand long hours

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

## Retail Scan Associate (Grand Rapids, MI 49509)Grand Rapids,MI,United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: RETAI022681Date posted: 09/14/2026Department: Scanscape Field**This is a permanent PART-TIME role.**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.**ScanScape Video Link**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** || 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 |**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 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 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 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.