Retail Scan Associate; Grinnell, IA

Retail Scan Associate (Grinnell, IA 50112)

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).

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.

• Competitive Compensation ($15/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

• Store Type:
  Grocery – Locations:
  Belle Plaine, IA 52208 (Thursday or Friday), Grinnell, IA 50112 (Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday)

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 2‑3 hours per week, for all stores, depending on store size and project requirements. While scanning barcodes each week, you will be asked to provide the quantity of about 45% of the products you scan.

• Report to your store within the described deadline.
• Complete display scanning on the entire store, which occurs every week and can take several hours to finish.
• Custom Projects: additional work requested by clients, adding 30 minutes to 2 hours of work for those weeks for each store.
• Adhere to weekly deadlines for data delivery to our clients.

We ask for dependability and quality‑driven action from our Retail Scan Associates in exchange for the exciting opportunity of independence in the workplace, along with some flexibility.

• 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 and 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)

You can apply for this role through our Careers website link or internal portal. This role is subject to AI‑assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements.

The anticipated Final date to receive applications for this position is 12/26/2025.

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