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Scanning Clerk

Acton, MA · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Remove and scan out any out of code product on the shelf. 8. Notify the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager of potential shrink problems (damaged or missing merchandise), out-of-stock situations ...

Responsibilities SCANNER/POS COORDINATOR - COORDINADOR DE ESCANER/POS POSITION SUMMARY - RESUMEN DE ... Verify invoices of merchandise received in the store to the computer for accurate cost, sale price ...

SCANNER/POS COORDINATOR - COORDINADOR DE ESCANER/POS POSITION SUMMARY - RESUMEN DE POSICI Ó N The ... Verify invoices of merchandise received in the store to the computer for accurate cost, sale price ...

Responsibilities SCANNER/POS COORDINATOR - COORDINADOR DE ESCANER/POS POSITION SUMMARY - RESUMEN DE ... Verify invoices of merchandise received in the store to the computer for accurate cost, sale price ...

Scan Coordinator | Piggly Wiggly The Role: The Guardian of Price Integrity As a Scan Coordinator ... Oversee item pricing, merchandise additions, and deletions within the retail database. You are ...

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Scan Coordinator | Piggly Wiggly The Role: The Guardian of Price Integrity As a Scan Coordinator ... Oversee item pricing, merchandise additions, and deletions within the retail database. You are ...

Scan Coordinator | Piggly Wiggly The Role: The Guardian of Price Integrity As a Scan Coordinator ... Oversee item pricing, merchandise additions, and deletions within the retail database. You are ...

SCANNING COORDINATOR Reports to: Store Manager amp; Assistant Manager Classification: Non-Exempt ... Operate handheld Telxon to ensure the proper pricing and signage of merchandise. * Navigate POS ...

Gojob is hiring a Merchandise Processor in Groveport, OH for a leading fashion logistics company ... Prepare, pack, and load customer orders and boxes for shipment using scanners and on-screen prompts ...

Gojob is hiring a Merchandise Processor in Groveport, OH for a leading fashion logistics company ... Prepare, pack, and load customer orders and boxes for shipment using scanners and on-screen prompts ...

... and Merchandising to correct and improve maintenance input. 4. Test scan items in all areas of the store, report discrepancies, and follow up to make sure discrepancies have been corrected. 5. ...

Replenishment Team Member

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Responsible for fulfilling generated pick lists from merchandise scans. * Return all warehouse carts and recover work areas to standards by end of shift. * Notify Team Leads or Management regarding ...

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How much do merchandise scanner jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for merchandise scanner in the United States is $16.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Merchandise Scanner?

A Merchandise Scanner is a retail employee responsible for using handheld scanning devices or point-of-sale systems to scan product barcodes, track inventory, and assist with pricing and stock management. Their main duties include ensuring accurate product counts, updating inventory records, and sometimes assisting with restocking shelves. Merchandise Scanners play a key role in helping retailers maintain accurate inventory levels and providing up-to-date information for reordering and sales. This position may also involve basic customer service and operating cash registers during busy periods.

What are some common challenges Merchandise Scanners face and how can they be addressed?

Merchandise Scanners often work in fast-paced retail environments where attention to detail and accuracy are crucial. Common challenges include handling high volumes of inventory, dealing with discrepancies between scanned and actual stock, and staying organized during busy periods. To overcome these, it's helpful to develop strong organizational skills, double-check scanned items, and communicate promptly with supervisors or inventory managers about any inconsistencies. Being proactive and adaptable can make the scanning process smoother and help maintain accurate inventory records.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Merchandise Scanner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Merchandise Scanner, you need keen attention to detail, basic math skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with barcode scanners, inventory management systems, and point-of-sale (POS) software is typically required. Reliability, efficiency, and strong organizational skills help you stand out in this role. These abilities are crucial to ensure accurate inventory tracking, minimize errors, and support smooth retail operations.

What is the difference between Merchandise Scanner vs Stock Clerk?

AspectMerchandise ScannerStock Clerk
CredentialsMinimal; often on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, warehousesRetail stores, stockrooms
Job FocusScanning and tracking merchandiseOrganizing, stocking, and inventory management
Common UsagePoint-of-sale, inventory trackingStock replenishment, inventory control

While both roles involve handling merchandise in retail settings, a Merchandise Scanner primarily focuses on scanning items for inventory and sales tracking, often requiring minimal credentials. In contrast, a Stock Clerk handles broader tasks like stocking shelves and managing inventory. Both roles are essential for retail operations but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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What states have the most Merchandise Scanner jobs? States with the most job openings for Merchandise Scanner jobs include:
Infographic showing various Merchandise Scanner job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,609 per year, or $16.2 per hour.
Scanning Clerk

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Roche Bros. Supermarkets rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview
The Scanning Clerk is responsible for maintaining high standards of pricing integrity throughout the entire store. The Scanning Clerk ensures all pricing is accurate and understandable to our customers. They share responsibility for ensuring price scanners and printers are operational and scanning correctly with Store Managers/Assistant Store Managers. In addition, they maintain an accurate scanning price file for all items, as well as, assist with proper product rotation and item placement/removal following all state pricing laws, company guidelines, processes, procedures and best practices. The Scanning Clerk will take advice and direction from the Store Manager and/or Assistant Store Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
  1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  3. Flexibility to work up to eight (8) hour days; Monday through Friday; weekends if scheduled.
  4. Must be able to operate computers and hand-held scanning machines.
  5. Must be extremely detail oriented; accuracy and attention to detail is imperative.
  6. Must be able to read, write and speak English proficiently.
  7. Must have the ability to understand and follow English directions.
  8. Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  9. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  10. Ability to work with people of various backgrounds, personality traits and levels of authority to accomplish department and Company goals.
  11. Successful completion of pre-employment/promotion drug screen and criminal background check. (Timeline must fall within Company guidelines.)

Responsibilities
  1. Maintain weekly Maintenance Report by performing audits including, but not limited to, the following:
    a. New Items - ensuring new items on the shelf have the proper price tag displayed.
    b. Price Changes (Ups/Downs and New Lower Prices) - following procedure to ensure proper pricing on items.
    c. Discontinued Product - properly identify on the shelf what items are flagged to be discontinued.
    d. Deleted Product - remove deleted items from the shelf in all departments.

2. Perform weekly Ad Checks ensuring all items in the weekly flyer scan as advertised, are properly displayed, have correct signage and scan correctly.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (continued)
3. Ensure daily that all price scanners and printers in the store are operational.
4. Separate, Sort and Distribute Weekly Shelf Tags to appropriate departments.
5. Perform a weekly Aisle Scan ensuring all merchandise is properly tagged and scanning correctly.
6. Ensure that store signage standards are maintained.
7. Check date codes, ensuring proper rotation per company guidelines. Remove and scan out any out of code product on the shelf.
8. Notify the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager of potential shrink problems (damaged or missing merchandise), out-of-stock situations, potential security problems and customer requests/complaints.
9. Notify Merchandising Systems Department personnel of any pricing or item issues found utilizing appropriate forms.
10. Ensure all store personnel informs Scanning Clerk of pricing problems, tag issues or item data issues.
11. Scan items in need of replacement tags. Create and print out tag batches using the sign system - hanging all replacement tags.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Create signage when needed.
2. File and maintain copies of logs, reports and forms at store level for documented timeframes.
3. Ensure all shelves and displays are blocked and straightened after rotating a section.
4. Clean shelves when needed.
5. Attend meetings when needed.
6. Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or the Company.
7. Practice the "Golden Rule" and work with all associates as a team.
8. Work in a style that is Respectful, Supportive, and Team-Oriented (RSTO).
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to operate computers.
• Must have experience working with handhelds and front-end registers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to identify and correct problems.
• Must have a sense of urgency.
Physical Demands: (per work day)
Physical Demands: (per work day)
Never (N) 0%
Occasionally (O) 1-33%
Frequently (F) 34-66%
Continuously (C) 67-100%
1. Standing: C surface type: tile/concrete
2. Walking: C surface type: tile/concrete
3. Carrying: F up to 40 lbs.
4. Pushing: F up to 200 lbs.
5. Lifting: F up to 40 lbs.
6. Pulling: O up to 200 lbs.
7. Reaching: C level: waist/overhead
8. Climbing: O up to 10 ft.
9. Sitting: O
10. Bending: O
11. Balancing: F
12. Stooping: C
13. Kneeling: F
14. Crouching: F
15. Handling: C
16. Fingering: C
17. Feeling: C
18. Crawling: O
19. Talking: C
20. Seeing: C
21. Hearing: C
22. Smelling: O
Job Location: (place where work is performed)
Retail Store Locations
Work Conditions: Environment involved is
• inside • outside • cold • heat • wet/humidity
Safety Risk Factors
Never (N) 0%
Occasionally (O) 1-33%
Frequently (F) 34-66%
Continuously (C) 67-100%
1. Loud Noise O
2. twisting of back and neck F
3. Slippery floor surface O
4. Cluttered floor surface O
5. Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts) O
6. Contact with sharp objects O
7. Contact with skin irritant O
8. Toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet) O
9. Nuisance dust, fumes, sprays O
10. Hazardous cleaning solutions O
Schedule:
• varied • day • evenings • weekends • holidays
Machines, tools, equipment, etc...
Computers, front end terminals, scanning system, price scanners and printers, scales, hand-held machines, copy machines, and printers.
The above is intended to describe the essential and supplemental functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities or non-essential requirements.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $15.40 - $20.10 per hour.

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