Jerry Glidewell
Olla,LA
Summary
Dynamic Crane Operator with extensive experience at LKQ, excelling in load inspection and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance warehouse organization and streamline operations. Skilled in equipment maintenance and fostering teamwork, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety regulations. Committed to achieving operational excellence in high-pressure environments. Seasoned Front End Loader with practical knowledge of loading, unloading, and moving materials within construction sites. Possesses in-depth understanding of safety measures, maintenance checks, and equipment handling. Strengths include strong coordination skills, keen observation, and ability to work under pressure. Past roles demonstrate consistent contribution to organizational efficiency through accurate and timely completion of tasks.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
LKQ
Livingston, LA
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Crane Operator
Sloan Energy
Odessa, Texas
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Kept abreast of changing technologies through continuing education courses or seminars related to safe crane operation practices.
- Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
Crane Operator
Boot Smith
Longview, Texas
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
Crane Operator
T.K. Stanley
Jena, LA
12.2006 - 01.2014
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Assisted other workers in securing loads onto pallets for transport by forklift truck or overhead crane.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Worked closely with riggers to ensure proper load handling techniques were used during lifts.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
Roustabout & Crane Operator Offshore
H & P International Drilling
Jackson, MS
10.2005 - 11.2006
- Set up containment systems around drill sites to protect the environment from contamination.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as fires or spills.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately according to company standards.
- Inspected and operated pumps, valves, and pipelines for oil wells.
- Assisted in the installation of production tubing into wellheads as needed.
- Installed pipes for water lines or gas lines in accordance with local codes.
- Participated in job site clean-up activities such as removing debris from areas surrounding rigs and wells.
Crane Operator Offshore
Todeo Drilling
Houston, Texas
02.2002 - 10.2005
- Worked closely with riggers to ensure proper load handling techniques were used during lifts.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
Gas Tank Installer
Petron Engineering Construction
Alexandria, LA
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Tested installed hardware and software to ensure proper functioning.
- Installed and configured hardware components, such as processors, memory modules, hard drives, motherboards, video cards and sound cards.
- Replaced defective hardware components when needed.
- Provided training sessions for end-users on how to use newly installed applications.
- Maintained records of installations, repairs, maintenance and tests performed on computer systems.
- Developed strategies to improve system performance and reliability by making recommendations regarding upgrades or changes in design specifications.
- Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system issues.
Crane Operator Offshore
Pride Offshore
Houma, LA
12.1997 - 12.2001
- Worked closely with riggers to ensure proper load handling techniques were used during lifts.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Positioned blocks and outrigger pads securely prior to operating a mobile crane.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Assisted other workers in securing loads onto pallets for transport by forklift truck or overhead crane.
Crane Operator Offshore
Hercules Offshore
Lafayette, LA
12.1996 - 11.1997
- Worked closely with riggers to ensure proper load handling techniques were used during lifts.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Positioned blocks and outrigger pads securely prior to operating a mobile crane.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
- Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
Crane Operator
Southwestern Offshore
Lafayette, LA
06.1992 - 10.1996
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Assisted other workers in securing loads onto pallets for transport by forklift truck or overhead crane.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Worked closely with riggers to ensure proper load handling techniques were used during lifts.
- Kept abreast of changing technologies through continuing education courses or seminars related to safe crane operation practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
LaSalle High School
Olla, LA05-1992
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Load inspection
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse organization
- Inventory management
Certification
- NCCCO Certified
- Rigging School
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Forklift Operator
LKQ
09.2021 - 06.2025
Crane Operator
Sloan Energy
01.2020 - 08.2021
Crane Operator
Boot Smith
01.2014 - 12.2019
Crane Operator
T.K. Stanley
12.2006 - 01.2014
Roustabout & Crane Operator Offshore
H & P International Drilling
10.2005 - 11.2006
Crane Operator Offshore
Todeo Drilling
02.2002 - 10.2005
Gas Tank Installer
Petron Engineering Construction
01.2000 - 01.2002
Crane Operator Offshore
Pride Offshore
12.1997 - 12.2001
Crane Operator Offshore
Hercules Offshore
12.1996 - 11.1997
Crane Operator
Southwestern Offshore
06.1992 - 10.1996
High School Diploma -
LaSalle High School
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