This guide walks you through your typical shift as a Associate — from opening a lane to handling FAQs.
Where you’ll be assigned
Clerks rotate between a few main stations during a shift:Checkouts
Running a checkout lane and processing customer transactions.
Front entrance
Greeting customers, checking receipts, and keeping the entrance tidy.
Online order staff
Picking and preparing online orders for pickup or delivery.
Floor patrol
Patrolling the store to help customers find products and answer questions.
Opening your checkout lane
Turn on the lane
Walk up to a lane and click the Power switch attached to the table in front of your POS. The lane light will turn on, indicating your lane is ready for use.
Open the barrier
Click the protection barrier where customers go through to open your lane to customers.
POS software
When the screen shows Lane closed:Store login
Click Store login on the sign-in interface.
Enter your PIN
Enter your PIN code and you’re ready to start.
How to scan items
Customer arrives
When the customer arrives at your lane, they will get a proximity prompt telling them to drop their items onto the conveyor belt.
Items scan automatically
As items are placed on the belt, they should automatically scan and move to the next item.
Manual scan fallback
If an item doesn’t auto-scan, scan it manually and place it in the bagging area.
Subtotal
Click Subtotal on the screen when all items are scanned.
Take payment
Click either General EFT (Card) or Cash, depending on how the customer wants to pay.
Receipt
Once the transaction completes, you’ll be prompted to print a receipt or skip it. Make your selection, and the customer can go.
Next customer
You’re ready to move on to the next customer!
FAQ
What happens if the customer doesn't want an item anymore?
What happens if the customer doesn't want an item anymore?
Open the sidebar on the right, click Void item, and select the item to remove it from the transaction.
What if they have a RoMarket Clubcard?
What if they have a RoMarket Clubcard?
Ask the customer to type the following in chat:Then scan their clubcard. After that, repeat the same command for the customer:
What if they want to use a Discount?
What if they want to use a Discount?
Click Discounts, and select the desired Discount.
For more support or practice, attend trainings or contact your supervisor!