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Scanning Clerk
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Watertown, MA, 02472
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
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
Responsibilities
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/concrete2. Walking: C surface type: tile/concrete3. 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/overhead8. Climbing: O up to 10 ft.9. Sitting: O10. Bending: O11. Balancing: F12. Stooping: C13. Kneeling: F14. Crouching: F15. Handling: C16. Fingering: C17. Feeling: C18. Crawling: O19. Talking: C20. Seeing: C21. Hearing: C22. 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 FactorsNever (N) 0%Occasionally (O) 1-33%Frequently (F) 34-66%Continuously (C) 67-100%
1. Loud Noise O2. twisting of back and neck F3. Slippery floor surface O4. Cluttered floor surface O5. Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts) O6. Contact with sharp objects O7. Contact with skin irritant O8. Toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet) O9. Nuisance dust, fumes, sprays O10. 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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Frequently asked questions
Mastery of hand-held scanners and attention to pricing details are vital. Being detail-oriented ensures accuracy in price tagging, while strong organizational skills help manage audits and product rotation efficiently in a fast-paced retail setting.
Many Scanning Clerks advance into supervisory or inventory management roles, leveraging their knowledge of store operations and pricing accuracy. Gaining experience in scanning systems and communication can open doors to broader retail coordination positions.
They ensure all shelf tags correspond to correct prices by performing regular audits, checking new items, price changes, and discontinued products, plus verifying that scanners and printers work properly, helping prevent pricing errors that could impact sales.
Roche Bros. emphasizes teamwork and respect in their work culture, expecting Scanning Clerks to collaborate closely with managers and departments while maintaining high standards of pricing accuracy and customer satisfaction in their Watertown stores.
The company encourages proactive maintenance, with Scanning Clerks responsible for daily equipment checks and reporting issues promptly to ensure continuous pricing accuracy and smooth operations on the sales floor.
Pay typically falls between $15.40 and $20.10 per hour, reflecting Massachusetts’ pay transparency laws. Actual wages depend on experience, skills, and internal equity, aligning with local retail standards.
Retail scanning roles are moderately competitive in Watertown, fueled by ongoing store operations needing precise pricing staff. Local demand may fluctuate seasonally, with higher hiring activity during holiday retail peaks.
While no formal certifications are mandatory, proficiency with handheld scanning devices and basic computer skills are highly valued. A high school diploma and strong communication abilities enhance candidacy.
A typical shift involves auditing shelf prices, ensuring scanners function correctly, rotating products based on expiration dates, managing signage, and communicating discrepancies to management, all to maintain a seamless shopping experience.
Yes, scheduling often includes weekends and holidays to support store needs. Flexibility is important, as coverage during peak shopping periods helps maintain pricing accuracy and customer satisfaction.