Following are examples of the tasks required for a cashier position. For more detailed information including knowledge, skills, abilities, work activities, work context, job zone, interests, work values, work needs, and related occupations, visit the O*Net web site at http://online.onetcenter.org/report?r=1&id=438. 

Tasks

• Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
• Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
• Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.
• Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
• Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
• Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
• Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
• Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
• Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.
• Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
• Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.
• Transport packages to customers' vehicles.
• Cut lumber, screening, glass, and related materials to size requested by customer.