Retail Scan Associate (Columbia, SC 29212)

Circana • Columbia, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ScanScape is hiring a permanent, part-time Retail Scan Associate to collect in-store product data at assigned local retailers each week throughout the year, including holiday weeks. Associates visit designated stores and use a downloadable mobile phone app to scan product barcodes on displays and in aisle locations, including end caps. They are also asked to provide quantities for about 45% of the products scanned. The collected data is analyzed to help improve product and retailer sales performance.

The position averages 10.5 to 21 base hours per week across all stores, depending on store size and workload. Additional work, typically 1 to 2 hours per week per store, is frequently assigned for special projects, with higher demand from January through June. Associates must report to stores within specified deadlines and complete weekly display scanning; custom projects may also be assigned almost every week. Full scheduling details are reviewed during the interview. Work offers independence and some flexibility in hours, while requiring consistent, deadline-driven data collection.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable vehicle and at least minimum state-required auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to remain on your feet for long periods and access products throughout the store.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, reach six feet in the air, and bend, stretch, stoop, and stand.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists, arms, and legs for prolonged periods.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Deadline-driven and self-starting.
• Access to reliable Wi-Fi.
• Tech savvy.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned local retailers each week and arrive within the specified deadlines.
• Scan product barcodes on displays and in aisle locations throughout stores, including aisle end caps, using a downloadable mobile phone app.
• Provide quantity information for about 45% of scanned products.
• Complete weekly display scanning across the entire store.
• Complete custom projects that provide additional product details in main stocking locations when assigned.
• Meet weekly deadlines and maintain dependable, quality-driven work.

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: No Education Listed