Some employers provide short training sessions before putting inexperienced cashiers to work on the selling floor. It generally takes two to three weeks to learn all the duties of a cashier. More than one-half of all cashiers work part time. Hours of work often vary depending on the needs of the employer. Generally, cashiers are expected to work weekends, evenings, and holidays to accommodate customers' needs.
Most cashiers work indoors, usually standing in booths or behind counters.
In addition, they are often unable to leave their work station without supervisory approval since they are responsible for large sums of money. The work of cashiers can be very repetitious, but improvements in machine design are being made to combat problems caused by repetitive motions. Dealing with angry customers can be very taxing, but for those who like daily interaction with people, the work can be rewarding. This is an occupation that provides a lot of part-time employment opportunities. Industry sources believe that even more will work part time in future.