Retail Scan Associate (MANAHAWKIN NJ 8050)

BuddiesHR; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for 401(k)

Referral program

Paid travel

Job summary

Circana is hiring a part‑time Retail Scan Associate to visit local stores in New Jersey, scanning product barcodes and collecting data weekly. The role requires independence, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds while staying on feet for long periods.

Schedule flexibility and some travel are involved. Work is performed on-site at multiple store types with hourly pay, benefits like 401(k) eligibility, and a referral program.

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.
• Must have access to reliable Wi‑Fi.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Scan barcodes in designated stores using a mobile app.
• Provide quantity details for about 45% of scanned products weekly.
• Visit multiple local retailers on a regular schedule (52 weeks/year).
• Complete store-wide display scanning and assist with custom projects when requested.
• Maintain dependability and quality while meeting weekly deadlines.
• Travel is paid at the hourly rate and schedules vary by store.

Skills

Reliable vehicle

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Dependable

Tech savvy

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Wi‑Fi access

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Retail Scan Associate (MANAHAWKIN NJ 8050)

Job Category: Scanscape Field

Requisition Number: RETAI022995

• Posted : September 30, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Toms River, NJ 08050, USA

Description

This is a permanent PART-TIME role. The base hours for this position average from .30-1.5hours 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.

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

Convenience MANAHAWKIN NJ 8050 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Grocery FORKED RIVER NJ 8731 Wednesday, 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 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.

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