Opening a Shift and Float Management
The Importance of Shift Tracking
A cashier cannot simply walk up to a register and start selling. Every transaction must be linked to a specific human and a specific timeframe to ensure financial accountability. This is managed through the concept of "Shifts."
Tutorial: Opening a Shift
- Open the Oishia POS module (either the web URL or the tablet app).
- The staff member logs in using their secure PIN code.
- The system will detect that no shift is active and prompt them to Open a Shift.
- The cashier must physically count the money in the drawer and enter the Opening Float (e.g., $200.00 in small bills and coins).
- They click Start Shift. The POS is now active and ready to process sales.
Security Warning
Never allow two cashiers to process sales under the same active shift. If Cashier A needs to take a lunch break, they must lock the register, and Cashier B must log in with their own PIN to take over.