Retail Scan Associate (Manchester, MO 63011)

Scanscape • Ballwin, MO

6d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Scan Associate performs weekly in-store data collection at assigned local retailers for 52 weeks per year, including holiday weeks. Store types may include grocery, convenience, drug, pet, and mass merchandise retailers, including national chains and independent stores. Associates use a downloadable app on their mobile phones to scan barcodes at numerous locations throughout each store and provide quantity information for about 45% of scanned products.

The role includes weekly Display Scanning throughout the entire store, which can take several hours, and Custom Projects requested by clients for more specific product details in main stocking locations. Custom Projects occur almost every week and can add 1–2 hours per store in those weeks. Associates must meet assigned deadlines and deliver accurate data while working independently. The position involves continuous physical activity and offers some flexibility in scheduling.

This is a permanent part-time position. Base hours average 5–7 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 listed route includes a grocery store in Manchester, Missouri, available Tuesday or Wednesday, and a mass merchandise store in Ballwin, Missouri, available Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a reliable vehicle and meet minimum state auto insurance coverage requirements.
• Be able to stand for long periods and access 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 deadline-driven self-starter.
• Have access to reliable Wi-Fi.
• Be tech savvy.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned stores within the specified deadlines.
• Use a downloadable mobile app to scan product barcodes at numerous locations throughout each store.
• Provide quantity information for about 45% of the products scanned.
• Complete weekly Display Scanning throughout the entire store.
• Complete Custom Projects when requested by clients, providing more specific product details in main stocking locations.
• Deliver accurate data and meet weekly deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $15–$16 per hour.
• Flexible working hours tailored to personal scheduling needs and client requirements.
• Paid travel at the hourly rate, minus 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