checkout operator

Scans your groceries

A checkout operator is a retail worker who processes customer purchases at a register, scanning items, handling payment, and bagging goods.

The term is more common in British English; Americans typically say cashier or checker.

The checkout operator asked if I wanted a bag.

Related

groceries · store brand · supermarket · express lane · till · barcode · bagging · queue · counter · apron · receipt · have a nice day · change · swipe · card · loyalty card · cash back · price

Opposites
service mode

checkout operatorself-checkout

Customer-operated payment kiosk

self-service · automated checkout · self-service kiosk · vending machine · automated teller

retail role/position

checkout operatorcustomer

Buyer of goods

shopper · buyer · consumer · stock clerk · receiving clerk

Family

checkout, operator, check, out, checkouts, operate, operates, operated, operating

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G