Retail Scan Associate (Allentown, PA 18104)

About the Role

This is a permanent part-time position averaging 4–9 hours per week across all assigned stores, depending on store size and workload. Additional hours (typically 1–2 hours per week per store) are frequently assigned for special projects throughout the year, with higher demand from January through June. Full scheduling details will be reviewed during the interview.

Retail Scan Associates 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. The data collected is analyzed and used to improve the sales performance of the product and retailer. A short video demonstrating daily tasks is available at vimeo.com/1107925898.

The role offers workplace independence, some flexibility in hours, and job consistency, with continuous physical activity throughout the workday shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-store data collection at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year, including holiday weeks.
• Scan barcodes in numerous locations throughout each store using a downloadable app on a personal mobile phone.
• Provide quantity counts for approximately 45% of the products scanned.
• Complete full-store Display Scanning each week (can take several hours).
• Execute Custom Projects as requested by clients — additional detailed scanning in main stocking locations occurring almost weekly, adding 30 minutes to 2 hours per store.
• Adhere to weekly deadlines; dependability and quality-driven work are essential.
• Work across store types including grocery, convenience, drug, pet, and mass merchandise retailers (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, Target, Albertsons, national chains, and independent retailers).

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Reliable vehicle with minimum state auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to be on feet for long periods while accessing products throughout the store.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, reach 6 feet in the air, and bend, stretch, stoop, and stand repeatedly.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists, arms, and legs for prolonged periods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Deadline-driven self-starter.
• Access to reliable Wi-Fi.
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using mobile applications.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $15–16 per hour.
• Flexibility in working hours, tailored to accommodate personal scheduling needs and client requirements.
• Paid travel at your hourly rate (minus the first and last 15 minutes).
• Paid sick time.
• Eligibility for 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• Monetary referral program.

Schedule & Locations

• Grocery Store — Emmaus, PA 18049 — Thursday or Friday
• Grocery Store — Allentown, PA 18104 — Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday