Retail Scan Associate (WEST DES MOINESIA50265)

BuddiesHR; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

BuddiesHR is hiring a part-time Retail Scan Associate for West Des Moines, IA. You will visit a designated selection of stores each week to scan barcodes on displays and in aisle locations using a mobile app, contributing to retailer data and sales insights.

The role offers a flexible schedule averaging 3-6 hours per week across stores, with occasional extra hours for special projects. You must be 18+ with a valid driver's license and access to reliable Wi‑Fi.

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.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Visit designated stores weekly to scan barcodes on displays and in aisles.
• Use a mobile app to scan barcodes throughout the store.
• Provide data quality contributions to improve retailer sales performance.
• Coordinate with major retailers (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, Target, Albertsons).
• Maintain flexibility in hours and independence in the workplace.
• Work part-time hours averaging 3–6 per week across all stores.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Tech savvy

Wi-Fi access

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Retail Scan Associate (WEST DES MOINES IA 50265)

Job Category: Scanscape Field

Requisition Number: RETAI023138

• Posted : October 9, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA

Description

This is a permanent PART-TIME role. The base hours for this position average from 3-6hours 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

• Drug WEST DES MOINES IA 50265 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
• Grocery WEST DES MOINES IA 50265 Monday, 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.

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