Divante Kernell
Kansas City
Summary
Experienced heat treatment specialist with strong background in operating and maintaining heat treatment furnaces and equipment. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and adaptability, ensuring consistent and high-quality results. Skilled in monitoring temperature controls, performing quality inspections, and adhering to safety protocols. Reliable team player known for meeting production targets and responding effectively to changing demands.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
All My Sons Moving
Kansas City
11.2025 - Current
- Logged deliveries, drop-off times and special conditions in company system.
- Collected payments for goods delivered or unloaded.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
Heat Treat Operator
PAULO
Kansas City
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Making parts stronger, more durable, and resistant to wear, while also ensuring that they meet precise specifications.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance on furnaces, quench tanks, and other heat-treating machinery.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives through active participation in process audits and evaluations.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to company policies and guidelines regarding personal protective equipment and hazardous materials handling.
- Improving the mechanical properties of metal components to enhance their performance and reliability in various industries.
Reach Truck Operator
Chewy Warehouse
Belton
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Assisted with training new employees on reach truck operation and best practices in warehouse settings.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices for reach truck operation.
- Provided support during peak times, willingly working overtime hours when necessary to meet customer demands.
- Labeling, replenishing, and operating machinery, according to Chewy's careers page.
- Emphasizing safety, valuing diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of belonging, and promoting growth and development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Raytown South High
Raytown, MOSkills
- DOT compliance
- Temperature control
- Quenching techniques
- Workplace safety
- Problem-solving abilities
- Heat treatment processes
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Physical strength
- Delivery pickup
- Clean driving record
Timeline
Driver
All My Sons Moving
11.2025 - Current
Heat Treat Operator
PAULO
09.2023 - 10.2025
Reach Truck Operator
Chewy Warehouse
01.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Raytown South High