Retail Scan Associate (Elgin, IL 60123)

Scanscape • South Elgin, IL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

ScanScape is hiring part-time Retail Scan Associates to perform in-store data collections at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year, including holiday weeks. The role 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 data collected is analyzed and used to improve the sales performance of the product and retailer. This position offers workplace independence, flexibility in hours, and job consistency, with continuous physical activity throughout the workday. Store types include grocery, convenience, drug, pet, and mass merchandise stores, working with major brand retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Target, Albertsons, and other national chains, as well as small independent retailers. Associates use a downloadable app on their mobile phone to scan barcodes and are asked to provide the quantity of about 45% of the products scanned each week. Custom Projects, which can add 30 minutes to 2 hours of work per store per week, are frequently requested by clients for more specific details about products in main stocking locations.

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

• Scan all product barcodes on displays and in aisle locations, including aisle end caps throughout the store.
• Collect data that is analyzed to improve sales performance.
• Perform in-store data collections at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year.
• Use a downloadable app on their mobile phone to scan barcodes.
• Provide the quantity of approximately 45% of the products scanned each week.
• Complete Display Scanning on the entire store.
• Complete Custom Projects which may add 30 minutes to 2 hours of work per store per week.

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: High school or GED