Cashiers (NOC 6611)

Cashiers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Greet customers
• Establish or identify price of goods, services or admission and tabulate total payment required using electronic or other cash register, optical price scanner or other equipment
• Weigh produce and bulk foods
• Receive and process payments by cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit
• Wrap or place merchandise in bags
• Provide information to customers
• Assist sports spectators and theatre patrons with seat selection
• Calculate foreign currency exchange
• Calculate total payments received at end of work shift and reconcile with total sales
• Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products
• May accept reservations and take-out orders
• May also stock shelves and clean check-out counter area.

Cashiers usually run cash registers in an indoor environment. Positions are available in small- to large-sized organizations that usually need staff to work during the day, weekends, evenings and holidays. Hours tend to be irregular but flexible.

Cashiers generally stand for long periods of time and may need permission from a supervisor to leave their tills. They may also be expected to lift and package/bag heavy goods.

Due to the repetitive nature of scanning material and goods, cashiers are at a heightened risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Compared to the total workforce, these workers are at a greater risk of robberies.