If you're a regular at Aldi, you'll probably have noticed the intense speed at which the cashiers scan your shopping.
And although it can be difficult to keep up and shove all the items into your trolley or bags in time, it turns out there's a very good reason why the employees do it so fast.
An ex-worker has revealed the purpose of the speedy scanning in a Reddit post, and has explained that jobs can be at risk if not enough items are put through.