Q: On a side note: Do checkers still learn how to load the bags? At (a large, national “superstore”, big box department store chain) the checkers seem to not know how. They put all the cans in one bag, then double (or triple) it, and put maybe one box of cereal in another bag.
I work in a major supermarket and to be honest the only training I’ve done with bagging is when I first got hired. I watched a very old video on how to bag and that was it. No follow up or anything but it should be common sense. Heavy items on the bottom, light stuff on top, refrigerated items together, produce together, cleaning supplies in one bag, etc. As the years go by my technique became better and I try to consolidate as much into one bag as possible while maintaining sturdiness. Plastic bags hold up to 10lbs and our company encourages us to pack it to the maximum limit. I particularly don’t trust plastic bags and would only double them if they were canned goods or if they have sharp corners. I’ve seen grocery clerks triple bag stuff and that’s unnecessary. Many are just lazy or just don’t care which is sad because it gives us a bad name.
