Scanning Specialist- Part Time (20 hours per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and one day on the weekend.

Scanning Specialist

At Valley Natural Foods, we believe good food should come with great data. We're seeking a detail-oriented, systems-savvy, part-time Scanning Specialist to support our store operations behind the scenesmaking sure every product scans correctly, every price is accurate, and every tag tells the truth.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves precision, enjoys collaborative problem-solving, and wants to be part of a community-focused workplace rooted in cooperative values.

What You'll Do:

As our Scanning Specialist, you'll support the smooth functioning of our Point of Sale (POS) and Store Management System (SMS), while keeping pricing and product data accurate and consistent. Responsibilities include:

• Entering and updating product data in POS/SMS systems: new items, sales, discontinued products, and price changes.
• Coordinating with departments to ensure timely updates to shelf tags, signage, and product info.
• Assisting with attribute maintenance: SNAP/tax flags, PLUs, flip chart pricing, and targets.
• Helping with sign making (including cutting and laminating).
• Performing regular price and scan accuracy audits; supporting store teams with training and tools.
• Troubleshooting issues related to scanning, signage, or system data, and communicating with our IT consultant or managed services provider when needed.
• Supporting product receiving and inventory functions as needed.
• Assisting with basic IT tasks such as printer maintenance and filtering help tickets.

What We're Looking For:

• The ideal candidate is reliable, tech-comfortable, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Dependable, consistent attendance with flexible availability.
• Experience working with POS/SMS systems and maintaining data integrity.
• Comfort with technology and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to the shifting needs of a retail environment.
• Customer service experience and English language proficiency.
• Part Time Hours- approximately 20 hours per week, in by 8AM (if not before) on Tuesday and Wednesday and one weekend day.

Perks of the job:

• Competitive pay & staff discounts on delicious food
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Be part of a mission-driven organization that makes a difference

Valley Natural Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We believe strong communities are built by people with diverse experiences and perspectives working together. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, skills, and business needs, without discrimination as protected by applicable law. We're committed to fostering a respectful, welcoming workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Regular, predictable attendance with open availability
• Previous customer service experience with English proficiency.
• Previous experience with maintaining data integrity and/or POS/SMS systems
• Demonstrated objectivity, neutrality, and calmness under pressure and timely follow-through to commitments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong technological aptitude with demonstrated aptitude for logic and problem solving.
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication (verbal, listening, & written) skills.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperatives

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 30 pounds frequently, 30-50+ pounds occasionally
• Manual dexterity with ability to grasp and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time
• Close visual acuity to focus on and/or read data and words on a computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform sedentary work for extended periods of time; standing and walking occasionally required
• Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, bend, and reach occasionally required
• Ability to physically handle all products that Valley Natural Foods carries

Reports To: Store Manager

Supervises: N/A

Department, Status and Salary: Support, Part Time, Hourly (At Will)

Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies:

• Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability
• Communication/Listening Skills
• Integrity/Ethics
• Sense of Urgency/Productivity
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
• Work Environment/Safety/Job Knowledge

Position Specific Competencies:

• Decision Making/Judgment
• Planning/Managing Results Customer Service/Customer Focus
• Quality

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN's Employment At Will Law.