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Wool Grader

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Buhl, ID
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Job overview

Wool graders examine and sort fleece by quality, estimate its weight after processing, and assess fiber characteristics and contamination. They place fleece in containers marked with grades according to government standards and quality. The work also includes preparing and packing grading equipment around shearing, keeping fleece moving and separate, and cooperating with sheep shearers.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Fleece GradingFiber ExaminationWool Handling

Full job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2628716 Staggered dates of need: 2 wool graders with a start date of 12/27/2026, 3 wool graders with a start date of 02/05/2027. Workers will examine and sort fleece according to quality. Will estimate the weight of the fleece after processing. Separate locks of fleece and examine fibers for length, elasticity and color to determine quality. Examine fleece to determine presence of manure, straw, stains and moisture. Place fleece in containers and mark wool grade on containers according to government standards and quality. Will also set up grading tables and containers prior to shearing and pack up grading tables and containers upon completion of shearing for everything is ready to move to the next job site. Fleeces must be continually moving away from shearers so they can be kept separate, as they must be graded and examined individually. It is important that the wool graders and the sheep shearers work in cooperation with each other for the proper handling of the wool.

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