Retail Scan Associate (Palmdale, CA 93551

ScanScape; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Referral program

Job summary

BuddiesHR in Palmdale, CA is seeking part-time Retail Scan Associates to visit local stores weekly, scanning product barcodes on displays and in aisles. You’ll use a mobile app to collect data that helps retailers improve performance, with an emphasis on independence and flexible hours.

The role offers about 5–7 hours per week per store, with additional hours for special projects. Competitive pay is $19/hr, plus travel reimbursement and 401(k) eligibility.

Qualifications

• 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 to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach up to 6 feet, bend/stretch/stoop/stand, and perform repetitive movements.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Must be deadline-driven and a self-starter.
• Must have access to reliable Wi‑Fi and be tech‑savvy.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Visit designated stores weekly to scan barcodes on displays and in aisles across multiple store types.
• Use a mobile app to capture barcode data and quantities as required by clients.
• Report to the store within deadlines and complete weekly scanning tasks.
• Support data collection for up to 52 weeks a year, including holidays.
• Engage in occasional special projects that add 1–2 extra hours per week per store.

Job description

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Retail Scan Associate (Palmdale, CA 93551

• Posted on November 10, 2026

Locations

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Palmdale, CA 93551, USA

• On-site
• Scanscape Field
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: RETAI023551

Description

This is a permanent PART-TIME role.

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 ($19/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:

Store Type

Location

Available Workdays

Grocery

Palmdale, CA

Wednesday or Thursday

Mass

Palmdale, CA

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

Drug

Palmdale, CA

Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday

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.

The base hours for this position average from 5-7 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.

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 adeadline-driven self-starter.
• Must have access to reliable Wi-Fi.
• Must have 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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