Retail Scan Associate (Frederick, MD 21702)

Circana • Frederick, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ScanScape Retail Scan Associates visit assigned local retailers each week to collect in-store data by scanning product barcodes on displays and in aisle locations, including end caps. The collected data is analyzed to help improve product and retailer sales performance. Associates use a downloadable app on their mobile phone to scan barcodes and are asked to report quantities for about 45% of the products scanned.

The role involves weekly visits to designated stores for 52 weeks a year, including holiday weeks. Work includes scanning displays throughout the store and completing Custom Projects that provide clients with more specific details about products in main stocking locations. Associates must meet weekly deadlines and work independently with attention to data quality. The position offers workplace independence and some flexibility in working hours, with continuous physical activity during work shifts.

Base hours average 4–8 hours per week across all stores, depending on store size and workload. Additional work, typically 1–2 hours per week per store, is frequently assigned for special projects, with higher demand from January through June. Specific scheduling details are reviewed during the interview. The route includes convenience, club, drug, and grocery stores in Frederick, Maryland.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Have a reliable vehicle and at least the minimum state-required auto insurance coverage.
• Be able to remain on your feet for long periods while accessing products throughout the store.
• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds, reach 6 feet in the air, and bend, stretch, stoop, and stand.
• Be able to perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists, arms, and legs for prolonged periods.
• Have attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Be a dependable, deadline-driven self-starter.
• Have access to reliable Wi-Fi.
• Be tech savvy.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned local retailers each week within the specified deadlines.
• Scan product barcodes on displays and in aisle locations throughout each store, including aisle end caps.
• Use a downloadable mobile-phone app to collect and submit in-store data.
• Provide product quantities for about 45% of the products scanned.
• Complete weekly Display Scanning throughout the entire store.
• Complete Custom Projects that collect more specific details about products in main stocking locations.
• Deliver accurate, quality-driven data by weekly deadlines.

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