Retail Scan Associate (Urbana, IL 61802)

Scanscape • Savoy, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

ScanScape Retail Scan Associates visit a designated selection of local stores each week to scan product barcodes on displays and in aisle locations, including aisle end caps. They use a downloadable mobile-phone app to collect data that is analyzed to help improve product and retailer sales performance. Associates also provide quantities for about 45% of the products scanned.

The position covers assigned stores each week for 52 weeks per year, including holiday weeks. Weekly work includes scanning displays throughout the store, which can take several hours, and completing Custom Projects requested by clients, which occur almost every week and may add 30 minutes to two hours per store. Associates must report to stores within specified deadlines and deliver dependable, accurate work. The role involves continuous physical activity and offers workplace independence and some flexibility in scheduling.

This is a permanent part-time role averaging 7–9 base 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, with higher demand from January through June. The route includes grocery stores in Urbana, Illinois, with available workdays Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, and Savoy, Illinois, with available workdays Wednesday or Thursday. Full scheduling details are reviewed during the interview.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and minimum state-required auto insurance coverage.
• Must be able to remain on their feet for long periods while accessing products throughout a store.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, reach six feet in the air, and bend, stretch, stoop, and stand.
• Must be able 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned local retailers each week and report within the specified deadline.
• Scan product barcodes on displays and throughout aisle locations, including aisle end caps, using a mobile-phone app.
• Provide quantity information for about 45% of the products scanned.
• Complete weekly display scanning across the entire store.
• Complete Custom Projects that provide clients with more specific product details in main stocking locations.
• Meet weekly deadlines and deliver dependable, quality-driven data.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $16 per hour.
• Flexible working hours tailored to personal scheduling needs and client requirements.
• Paid travel at the hourly rate, excluding the first and last 15 minutes.
• Paid sick time.
• Eligibility for a 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• Monetary referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED