2011 CFC Recap
The inaugural Columbia Forklift Challenge debuted at the Oregon GOSH conference in Portland on March 8, 2011. The event showcases the operating skill and safety awareness of drivers who participate.
Operators negotiated tight turns, maneuvered through a slalom run, stacked pallets and containers in precise locations, and finished with the task of rolling a bowling ball off a pallet toward pins approximately 20 feet away.
Cash prizes ranged from $200 to $500 and were given to both teams and individuals. All drivers competing were required to have employer certified training and attended an orientation prior to the event. Boeing, National Frozen Foods, Cascade Steel, Fred Meyer Distribution, and Boise Packaging and Newsprint participated in the 2011 competition.
Congratulations to the winners:
| 1st: Ruben Medina | 2nd: Jim Genera | 3rd: Mike Morrison | 1st TEAM: Boise Packaging |
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Individual
1st place: Ruben Medina of Boise Packaging and Newsprint
2nd place: Jim Genera of Boise Packaging and Newsprint
3rd place: Mike Morrison of Cascade Steel
Team
1st place: Boise Packaging and Newsprint
Join us for the CFC at GOSH 2013 – more info later!
CFC 2011
Organizers of the first-ever Columbia Forklift Challenge are excited for you to compete in this forklift skills demonstration held March 8, 2011, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
The 2011 CFC course will offer a variety of challenges including tight slalom runs and precise loading/unloading utilizing pallets, racking, and other props. There’s also an entertaining drill at the conclusion of the course that everyone will enjoy!
Cash prizes are given to top three individuals and
the top team!
Individual prizes
$500 – first place
$350 – second place
$200 – third place
Team prize
$450 (divided among three team members)
How to compete ~
After Completing the Entry Form ~
A Driver’s Application Packet will be emailed to each driver. There is a 20-question quiz (that must be submitted with the other required documents by March 2). This quiz is a combination of True/False and Multiple Choice and offers questions ranging from traveling, handling loads, right-of-way, and using attachments.
You can research the answers to all of these questions in the OR-OSHA standard
Day of event ~
Check-in on March 8, 2011 begins at 7 a.m. and closes at 7:45 a.m. in Exhibit Hall C at the Oregon Convention Center. All drivers must attend the driver’s orientation at 8 a.m. Starting times will be chosen by drawing numbers and assigned to each driver after check in.
The propane-powered lift trucks used for this competition will be Hyster H50FT models (5,000# capacity); two with lever control and two with the Monotrol pedal. Same GM engine in all. H40-70FT Tech Guide
Questions ~
Contact Craig Hamelund at 971-673-2875 or email craig.hamelund@state.or.us
