Repeated shortages could mean getting fired. Cashiers may have other duties too. In markets, they might weigh produce and bulk food. Cashiers who work at theaters hand out tickets and answer questions about the show. Gas station cashiers might give maps to drivers.
Stores often stay open on weekends, evenings, and holidays to serve customers.
Because of this, many set flexible schedules. Most cashiers work indoors. They usually stand in booths or behind counters. Cashiers often cannot leave their stations without asking. This is because they handle so much money.