Bagging Merchandise: The main responsibility in the courtesy clerk job description is putting groceries into bags---paper, plastic or the customers own cloth bags---and then putting the bags into a cart.
Delivery to Vehicles: Courtesy clerks take the groceries to the customers vehicle as well.
Housekeeping: Courtesy clerks also collect shopping carts from the parking lot and pick up litter around the lot. They sweep floors, and may also clean bathrooms.
Additional Duties: Courtesy clerks answer questions from customers about location and pricing of items, return misplaced items to their proper location, and return items to shelves from the check-out when customers change their minds about a purchase.
Personal Requirements: Because they deal regularly with customers, courtesy clerks must be friendly, polite and have a well-groomed appearance.