Zeb Delaphiano
Sherwood,MI
Summary
Results-driven Warehouse Trainer with a strong track record at Target, recognized for enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety through targeted training and leadership development. Expertise in workplace ergonomics and team building has led to the creation of impactful training materials, significantly boosting productivity and compliance levels. Committed to innovative problem-solving and effective career development strategies, resulting in substantial performance improvements across teams. Proven ability to streamline processes and reduce staff turnover through hands-on training methods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Trainer
Target
Galesburg, MI
06.2021 - 11.2024
- Conducted assessments of employee performance to identify areas needing improvement.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Assisted in the development of job aids, presentations, videos, and other instructional materials used during training sessions.
- Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Showcased proper methods for accomplishing daily warehouse responsibilities.
- Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
- Remained up-to-date with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books or magazine articles.
- Held training sessions to provide additional information and guidance to current staff.
- Developed and implemented training programs for warehouse staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of existing training programs, providing feedback and suggestions for improvements.
- Developed individualized learning plans based on each employee's needs.
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
- Created a rewards program to motivate workers to attend trainings regularly.
- Implemented a system of tracking employee progress through training courses and certifications.
- Provided guidance and support to employees throughout their learning process.
- Generated reports detailing the results of each training session.
- Monitored training costs and prepared budget reports to justify expenditures.
- Collaborated with supervisors to assess current skill levels among all warehouse personnel.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training.
- Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
- Reviewed company policies and procedures periodically in order to keep up with changes in industry standards.
- Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees or focus groups.
- Planned training programs by preparing topic information and creating presentations to maximize learning and comprehension.
- Documented employee training session attendance information and submitted to professionals.
- Coordinated with management to develop effective strategies for improving team productivity.
- Ensured quality control by auditing completed work orders prior to release from the warehouse floor.
- Demonstrated safety procedures in action by showing proper use of warehouse equipment.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
CNC Mill Machinist
Frontier Technology
Brewton, AL
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Analyzed data from previous jobs to improve efficiency in future runs.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Performed quality checks on machined parts against blueprints or drawings using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
- Planned job sequences based on available materials and time constraints.
- Cleaned work area and ensured safe working conditions at all times.
- Input commands into CNC machines for pattern management and graphic displays on terminal screens.
- Set sequences of machine operations and attached proper cutting tools to make precise cuts.
- Set up CNC mill machine to perform operations such as drilling, tapping, facing, and cutting.
- Adjusted tooling and fixtures as needed to ensure proper fit-up of parts being machined.
- Trained junior staff members on how to operate the CNC mill machines safely and effectively.
- Maintained detailed production records to identify areas for improvement and maximize productivity.
- Verified proper functioning of machinery and corrected problems with CNC programs to produce quality work in line with specifications.
- Checked work pieces against specifications to assess conformance.
- Inspected finished products to determine conformance to customer specifications before they were shipped out.
- Loaded raw material into the CNC mill machine for machining operations.
Cashier Assistant Manager
Folk Oil Company
Union City, MI
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Inventoried stock and placed new orders to maintain supplies for expected demand.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure that all products were properly priced and labeled before being placed on shelves.
- Supervised counting cash drawers and made bank deposits as part of store opening and closing procedures.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Prepared weekly schedules for cashiers based on customer demand and staffing availability.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or preparing documents for audits.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.
- Trained employees on cash drawer operations and customer service protocols to carry out assigned tasks.
- Investigated discrepancies in financial statements or accounting reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union City High School
Union City, MI03-2016
Skills
- Barcode scanning
- Workplace ergonomics
- Learning management systems
- Facilitation
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Shipping and receiving
- New hire on-boarding
- Material handling equipment
- Warehouse safety procedures
- Feedback analysis
- Training methods
- Career development
- Training materials development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Workplace safety training
- Equipment training
- Leadership development
- Team building
Affiliations
- Outdoorsman
- Wood Working
- Machining
Accomplishments
- ERT (emergency response team) got awarded for handling an extreme situation and saving a worker from a life altering accident.
Certification
- Rc lift
- ERT
- Safety
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Trainer
Target
06.2021 - 11.2024
CNC Mill Machinist
Frontier Technology
07.2019 - 04.2020
Cashier Assistant Manager
Folk Oil Company
02.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Union City High School
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