Checkout Operators

Checkout Operators operate cash registers and receive payments for goods purchased by customers.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Scans, weighs and records prices of goods
  • Receives and processes payments for goods and services by cash, cheques, gift vouchers, credit and debit cards and other payment types
  • Issues sales dockets and gives change
  • Maintains supplies of change, wrapping and other materials used at checkouts
  • Counts and records money received and balances against register sales records

Key values of workers in Checkout Operators

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Checkout Operators

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Mathematics

    Using mathematics to solve problems.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.