Retail Scan Associate (Oakland, ME 04963)

ScanScape; Oakland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible hours

Referral program

Job summary

ScanScape Retail Scan Associates visit a designated set of stores in Maine to scan product barcodes on displays and aisles, collecting data used to improve retailer performance. The role is part-time with weekly hours ranging from 5 to 12, plus additional project work across the year.

You will use a mobile app for scanning and data entry, with 52 weeks of work including holiday weeks. The position emphasizes independence, physical activity, and a flexible schedule tailored to client needs.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 pounds, reach 6 feet, and bend/stretch.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists, arms and legs.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Must have access to reliable Wi‑Fi.
• Tech savvy; high school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit a designated selection of stores each week to scan barcodes on displays and in aisle locations.
• Use a mobile app to scan barcodes and record quantities for about 45% of items scanned.
• Complete in-store data collection for 52 weeks per year, including holiday weeks.
• Meet weekly deadlines and maintain data quality for client reporting.
• Handle in-store data collection across grocery, convenience, drug, pet, and mass merchandise stores.

Skills

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Independence

Self-starter

Reliability

Time management

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

This is a permanent PART-TIME role. The base hours for this position average from 5-12 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation ($15.50-17/hr)
• Flexibility in working hours, tailored to accommodate both personal scheduling needs and client requirements
• Monetary referral program

Route

Store Type Location Available Workdays Convenience GARDINER ME 04345 Sunday thru Thursday Convenience AUGUSTA ME 04330 Sunday thru Thursday Convenience MADISON ME 04950 Sunday thru Thursday Grocery MADISON ME 04950 Sunday, Monday or Tuesday Mass WATERVILLE ME 04901 Sunday, Monday or Tuesday

Link - ScanScape Video

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 position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient qualified candidates are identified.

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