Jacob Antolik
Magnolia
Summary
Reliable and adaptable operator with a solid background in heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Demonstrated ability to reduce hazards in fast-paced environments while maintaining clear communication and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Beiwer Lumber
Seneca
02.2026 - Current
- Performed pre-shift inspections on equipment
- Loaded and unloaded lumber for railcars and semis
- Scan incoming lumber and sort accordingly
- Adhered to safety protocols, reducing hazards in fast-paced yard environment
- Attend pre-shift safety meetings
Owner/Operator
Tall Grass Trucking
Peru
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Clear communication with customers
- Keep up to date records of all FMSCA regulations
- Keep up load sheets for customers and business
- Perform pre-trip inspections of equipment
- Maintain truck and trailer in-house
Maintenance / Operator
Lafarge Aggregates
South Elgin
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Repair or replace conveyor belt
- Replace broken idlers and rollers on conveyor
- Replace electric motors and belts
- Fabricate and repair head and tail boxes
- Daily underground crusher inspections
- Daily screen deck checks
- Swap screen decks according to material needed
- Plant cleanup with loader and skid steer
- Complete paperwork including, JSA's, safety checks, working at heights form and lock out tagout
Laborer
Lafarge Aggregates
Elburn
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Repair or replace conveyor belts and components
- All jobsite paperwork for safety, working at heights, lockout tagout
- Daily screen checks
- Plant cleanup with skid steer
- Swap screen decks according to material needed
Operator
Washington Mills
Hennepin
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Operate various front end loaders & excavators to complete numerous tasks during the build up and tear down process of Silicon Carbide furnaces in the field
- Perform pre shift inspections of equipment
- Clear communication and collaboration with coworkers on same furnace
Education
High School Diploma -
Putnam County High School
Granville, IL05-2008
Skills
- 1 year underground mining experience
- 7 years welding, cutting experience
- 5 years front end loader, excavator, skid steer experience
- 4 years OSHA/MSHA training
- Previous member of local 150 (1 yr)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Punctual, dependable
- Adaptability to tasks
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
Class A CDL
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Beiwer Lumber
02.2026 - Current
Owner/Operator
Tall Grass Trucking
01.2022 - 01.2025
Maintenance / Operator
Lafarge Aggregates
04.2021 - 01.2022
Laborer
Lafarge Aggregates
01.2018 - 04.2021
Operator
Washington Mills
01.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Putnam County High School