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Sheep Shearer

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Compensation
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Location
Buhl, ID
Schedule
Seasonal
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Sheep Shearer removes wool from sheep using power-driven clippers, meeting a production target while avoiding cuts and double cuts. The role also involves maintaining equipment and setting up and packing up the shearing plant as it moves between job sites. One month of experience is required, and the shearer works in cooperation with the wool grader.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sheep ShearingEquipment MaintenanceShearing Plant SetupWool HandlingCooperation

Qualifications

1 Month Experience

Full job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2628710 Staggered dates of need: I am requesting 6 sheep shearers with a start date of 12/27/2026\ I am requesting 7 sheep shearers with a start date of 02/05/2027. Remove wool from sheep. Shear with power driven clippers at least 90 ewes/lambs per day without tying the feet. Exercise care not to nick, pink or cut skin and to avoid double cuts. Clip wool close to hide so that wool is removed in one piece, ready for the wool grader to examine and sort according to quality. Keep equipment cleaned and oiled. Will also set up shearing plant prior to shearing and pack up shearing plant upon completion of shearing, so everything is ready to move to the next job site. One month experience required. It is important that the shearer and wool grader work in cooperation with each other for the proper handling of the wool.

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