Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Kyle Custard

La Vista

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance

Merck Animal Health
Omaha
10.2021 - Current
  • Checked finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Updated and maintained documentation related to quality assurance processes, procedures, and reports to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Created, edited, and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by entire QA team.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving product quality.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Developed and implemented compliance policies and procedures.
  • Conferred frequently with specialists to stay current on compliance requirements and procedures.

Warehouse Lead

Merck Animal Health
Omaha
07.2017 - 09.2021
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.

Lead Technician

Merck Animal Health
Omaha
07.2014 - 06.2017
  • Completed training on OEM equipment maintenance, occupational safety, and heavy equipment operations.
  • Trained and supervised warehouse staff, ensuring proper safety procedures were followed.
  • Developed efficient processes to improve workflow in the warehouse.
  • Participated in annual physical inventories of all products stored in the warehouse.
  • Created detailed documentation on all transactions involving inventory or personnel changes in the warehouse.
  • Collaborated with transportation companies to arrange cost-effective shipping solutions.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Warehouse Technician

Merck Animal Health
Omaha
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
  • Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
  • Prepared parcels for mailing, including labeling, wrapping and sorting packages according to size and weight.
  • Operated forklifts safely while loading and unloading pallets from trailers or staging areas within the warehouse facility.
  • Coordinated with the logistics team to schedule shipments and optimize delivery processes.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move merchandise safely within the warehouse.
  • Maintained cleanliness of warehouse premises by sweeping floors and removing debris from dock area regularly throughout shift duration.

Warehouse Associate

Merck Animal Health
Omaha
07.2010 - 06.2012
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch.
  • Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
  • Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Collision Repair

Universal Technical Institute
Houston, TX
07-2006

High School Diploma -

Papillion High School
Papillion, NE
05-2004

High School Diploma -

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
04-2004

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Technical documentation
  • Inventory management
  • Process improvement
  • Project management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Data entry
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Organization

Affiliations

  • Avid Golfer
  • Proud parent
  • Friendly (most of the time)

Accomplishments

  • 1st trumpet in band and orchestra (junior high)

Timeline

Quality Assurance

Merck Animal Health
10.2021 - Current

Warehouse Lead

Merck Animal Health
07.2017 - 09.2021

Lead Technician

Merck Animal Health
07.2014 - 06.2017

Warehouse Technician

Merck Animal Health
07.2012 - 06.2014

Warehouse Associate

Merck Animal Health
07.2010 - 06.2012

Certificate of Completion - Collision Repair

Universal Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Papillion High School

High School Diploma -

Metropolitan Community College
Kyle Custard