Retail Scan Associate (Cary, IL 60013)

Circana • Cary, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent PART-TIME role for a Retail Scan Associate. The position involves visiting a designated selection of stores each week to scan all product barcodes on displays and in aisle locations, including aisle end caps. The collected data is analyzed to improve sales performance for products and retailers. The role offers workplace independence and some flexibility in hours, but requires continuous physical activity. Associates perform in-store data collections at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year, including holiday weeks, across various store types such as grocery, convenience, drug, pet, and mass merchandise stores. Major brand retailers and small independent retailers are included. Retail Scan Associates use a downloadable app on their mobile phone to scan barcodes and are asked to provide the quantity for about 45% of scanned products. The position estimates 6-9 hours per week, depending on store size and project requirements. Weekly tasks include Display Scanning on the entire store and Custom Projects, which involve providing more specific details about products in main stocking locations and can add 30 minutes to 2 hours of work per store. Adhering to weekly deadlines is critical for data delivery.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform in-store data collections at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year, including holiday weeks.
• Use a downloadable app on a mobile phone to scan barcodes in numerous locations throughout each store.
• Provide the quantity of about 45% of the products scanned each week.
• Report to the store within the described deadline.
• Complete Display Scanning on the entire store every week.
• Perform Custom Projects, which involve providing more specific details about products in main stocking locations.
• Adhere to weekly deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation ($16/hr)
• 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)
• Paid sick time
• Eligibility for 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees