Retail Scan Associate (Etowah, NC 28729)

This is a permanent part-time role.

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

Being a Retail Scan Associate offers an opportunity in retail, providing workplace independence, some flexibility in hours, and job consistency. There will be continuous physical activity throughout the workday shift.

Base hours for this position average 3-4 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 throughout the year, with higher demand from January through June.

While scanning barcodes each week, you will be asked to provide the quantity of about 45% of the products you scan.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-store data collections 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 your mobile phone.
• Complete Display Scanning on the entire store, which occurs every week and can take several hours to finish.
• Perform Custom Projects—additional work requested by clients for more specific product details, adding 1 to 2 hours of work per store per week.
• Adhere to weekly deadlines to ensure data quality and reliability.

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 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.
• Must have access to reliable Wi-Fi.
• Must be 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

Available workdays vary by location:

• Convenience Store (Hendersonville, NC 28792): Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Drug Store (Brevard, NC 28712): Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday.