Retail Scan Associate; Urbana, IL

Overview

This is a permanent PART-TIME role. Scan Scape 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 (store).

Get a glimpse into the day in the life of a Retail Scan Associate. This short video demonstrates your daily tasks and job eo overview is available during the application process.

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

• Competitive compensation ($16/hr)
• Flexibility in working hours, tailored to accommodate 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

• Store Type:
  Grocery —
  
  Location:
  
  URBANA, IL 61802 — Available Workdays:
  Wednesday or Thursday
• Store Type:
  Grocery —
  
  Location:
  
  SAVOY, IL 61874 — Available Workdays:
  Wednesday or Thursday

We are 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. Our store types include grocery, convenience, drug, pet, and mass merchandise stores. We work with major brand retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Target, Albertsons, and other national chains, as well as small independent retailers.

Retail Scan Associates use a downloadable app on their mobile phone to scan barcodes in numerous locations throughout each store. This position estimates anywhere from 10-13 hours per week, for all stores, depending on store size and project requirements.

While scanning bar codes each week, you will be asked to provide the quantity for about 45% of the products you scan. You will report to your store within the described deadline and complete Display Scanning in the entire store, which occurs weekly and can take several hours to finish. Custom Projects may add 30 minutes to 2 hours of work for each store in certain weeks.

Adhering to weekly deadlines is critical to the data we deliver to our clients. We expect dependability and a quality-driven approach in exchange for the opportunity of independence in the workplace and flexible scheduling.

• Visit designated stores weekly to scan product barcodes on displays and in aisles, including end caps.
• Use a mobile app to record barcode scans and quantities as required.
• Complete Display Scanning across the store and participate in Custom Projects when requested.
• Meet weekly deadlines and maintain data quality for clients.

• At least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Reliable vehicle with minimum state auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to stand for long periods and access products throughout the store.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, reach 6 feet, and bend/stretch/stoop/stand as needed.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists, arms, and legs for prolonged periods.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Deadline-driven self-starter.
• Must have access to reliable Wi-Fi and be tech savvy.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

You can apply for this role through methods such as our Careers website link and/or Intranet site for internal candidates. This role is subject to AI-assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description.

The anticipated Final date to receive applications for this position is 3/27/2026.

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