text: i wanted to know how to become an inspector? @ least i think thats what it is called.? i sometimes see people scanning merchandise at stores and stuff and was wondering how i could go about doing that? i don't know what it is called to be honest. i'm too shy to confront someone that is doing that. i'm just looking into my options . i want to be able to make enough income to survive as a single mom in raising three girls which they are expensive. please help.... do you mean that people that scan through your purchases at the cash register?  if so then the term is cashier and you definately won't make enough money to support you and your three kids as the job usually only pays minimum wage.  if you want to become one then bring your resume to the store and ask to speak to the manager.  or do you mean the people that appear to be counting the items then scanning them etc?  if that is it then the term would probably be "inventory specialist" or "auditor", although the term may vary from company to company.  you may want to check into the business below to see if they are hiring in your area.  i'm pretty sure the auditors only work part-time though, just so as you know.