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Sheep Shearer

Hoopes Sheep Shearing

Fort Bridger, WY

$13.62 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13074722105
Email address to Apply:
info@mpaswy.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
24
Job Duties:
Will shear sheep in conditions associated with state(s) climate such as winds, dust, cold and snow. Must be able to shear loose (without tying feet if this is required by the wool grower). Applicants must have six (6) months experience shearing using power-driven clippers and must be able to shear 118 ewes/lambs a day after an initial 5 day break-in period. Places animals in shearing station and then clips wool close to the hide so that wool is removed in one piece. Care must be exercised to avoid nicking, pinking or cutting skin to avoid double cuts. May help move sheep in and out of shearing area. Oils hand pieces and sharpens combs and cutter. May tie fleece. Requirements include: driver license, exposure to extreme temperatures, be able to lift 100 lbs., repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, frequent stooping. All applicants must provide the name, address and telephone number of previous employer who can verify work experience and provide information regarding job performance. When an applicant has not worked as a sheep shearer during the past twelve (12) months, up to two (2) references will be required.
Job Classification:
45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
6
Special Requirements:
May be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week. Work may be requested, not required, on Sabbath and/or Federal holidays. Per industry standard bucks/rams count double toward daily tally.
Number of Hours Per Week:
48
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
Hoopes Sheep Shearing
Company Name:
Clifford Hoopes
Location:
Fort Bridger, WY 82933

Worksite

Address:
55 Hayter Ave., Fort Bridger, WY 82933

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-20293-882393
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Per head. Ewes $ Lambs 118 head per day minimum
Date Posted:
11/18/2020
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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