Retail Scan Associate (CROOKSTON MN 56716)*

This is a permanent part-time role averaging 3–4 base 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.

About the role

ScanScape 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. The data collected is analyzed and used to improve the sales performance of the product and retailer.

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Retail Scan Associates perform in-store data collections at assigned local retailers every week for 52 weeks a year, including holiday weeks. 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 in numerous locations throughout each store. While scanning barcodes each week, you will be asked to provide the quantity of about 45% of the products you scan.

Responsibilities

• Report to your assigned store within the described deadline each week.
• Complete Display Scanning on the entire store, which occurs weekly and can take several hours.
• Perform Custom Projects—additional work requested by clients to gather more specific product details, adding 30 minutes to 2 hours of work per store each week.
• Adhere to weekly deadlines to ensure data quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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 up 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.
• Access to reliable Wi-Fi.
• Tech-savvy.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($16/hour).
• 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.

Schedule

Base hours average 3–4 hours per week, with additional hours for special projects. Workdays vary by location; example for Wal-Mart in Crookston, MN: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.