Retail Scan Associate (Santa Barbara, CA 93101)

BuddiesHR; Santa Barbara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Referral program

Job summary

BuddiesHR is seeking a part-time Retail Scan Associate in Santa Barbara, CA. You will visit local stores weekly to scan barcodes on displays and aisles using a mobile app, collecting data to help retailers improve sales and performance.

The role offers flexible hours, on-site work, and a steady, independent schedule. Applicants must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, and be comfortable with standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, and using a smartphone app.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Reliable vehicle with insurance coverage.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Access to reliable Wi-Fi and comfort with using a smartphone app.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit designated stores weekly to scan barcodes on displays and aisles.
• Collect data with a mobile app to support retailer performance analyses.
• Maintain dependable scheduling and meet deadlines.
• Report results to clients and internal teams as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Tech savvy

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanner app

Job description

Retail Scan Associate (Santa Barbara, CA 93101)

Job Category: Scanscape Field

Requisition Number: RETAI022922

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Valley Springs, CA 95252, USA

Description

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

• Compensation ($18 per hour).
• Flexibility in working hours, tailored to accommodate both personal scheduling needs and client requirements
• Monetary referral program

Route:

Grocery Store Santa Barbara, CA Wednesday or Thursday

What does a Retail Scan Associate do?

The base hours for this position average from 4hours 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

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.

Adhering to 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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