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Can AI do the work of a Cashier?

Today an AI or a robot can barely cover part of a shift. Pace, the physical space, and dealing with people still are the job.

It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

30%

AI or a robot can already do 30% of this job.

#37 / 103

Cashier

Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.

Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.

Task	Share	AI	Adds
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	9%	28%	+2.5
Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Greet customers entering establishments. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Answer incoming phone calls. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Establish or identify prices of goods, services, or admission, and tabulate bills, using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	6%	28%	+1.7
Compute and record totals of transactions. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	6%	55%	+3.3
Request information or assistance, using paging systems. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	6%	28%	+1.7
Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	5%	28%	+1.4
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	47%	28%	+13.2
Total	100%		30%

Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

33%

#23 / 103

Warehouse operator

Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.

Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.

Task	Share	AI	Adds
Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	19%	55%	+10.5
Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	28%	+5
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	28%	+5
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	15%	28%	+4.2
Sort cargo before loading and unloading. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	28%	+3.9
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	12%	28%	+3.4
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	4%	28%	+1.1
Total	100%		33%

Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low