Eli-Jacob Chehoski

Primary Duties

• Customer Assistance: Greet customers, answer questions, and provide guidance on lumber, building materials, and related products.
• Product Knowledge: Maintain a good understanding of lumber sizes, grades, and uses, as well as other building supplies.
• Cutting Services: Operate cutting equipment (panel saws, radial saws, etc.) to cut lumber or other materials to customer specifications.
• Merchandising: Stock shelves, organize lumber piles, and ensure aisles are clean and safe.
• Safety & Compliance
  Follow all safety guidelines for handling lumber, operating cutting machines, and lifting heavy materials.
  Ensure that all tools and machinery are used properly and safely.
• Inventory & Stocking
  Unload deliveries of lumber and building supplies.
  Inspect lumber for defects, damage, or quality issues.
  Maintain proper labeling and pricing on materials.
• Customer Service & Sales
  Recommend alternative products when specific items are unavailable.
  Assist with loading materials into customer vehicles.
  Upsell related products (fasteners, adhesives, protective gear, etc.).
• Teamwork & Store Support
  Assist other departments when needed (tools, hardware, garden).
  Communicate with supervisors about inventory shortages or customer concerns.
  Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Conducted door-to-door sales presentations to promote and sell innovative products and services
• Educated potential customers on the benefits of Home Automation & Security
• Managed the sales process from initiation to completion
• Collaborated with Customer Service, Operations, and Installation teams to ensure customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers
• Adapted sales strategies to meet individual customer needs
• Achieved sales targets and quotas consistently
• Participated in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance sales skills and knowledge
• Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.

• Utilized several computer applications to manage and track stock items
• Processed and resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner
• Sorted, counted, and inspected incoming shipments for discrepancies and damage
• Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments for inventory control purposes
• Executed inventory control processes to ensure appropriate stock levels throughout the organization