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Wool Grader

Hoopes Sheep Shearing

Fort Bridger, WY

$14.55 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:
12
Job Duties:
Required to travel according to and be available to work through the entire established shearing itinerary. All job duties are closely and directly related to animal shearing activities. Perform any combination of the following tasks to grade and sort newly shorn, raw fleeces: adhere to safety and animal handling procedures dictated by the employer; assist with setup and tear down of mobile shearing plant; examine and sort fleeces according to quality; help move sheep in and out of shearing areas; lift unprocessed fleece to estimate the weight of fleece after processing; mark wool grade on container according the government standard/s of quality; separate locks of fleece and examine fibers for length, diameter, elasticity, and color to determine quality of fleece; sort fleeces into containers according to quality
Job Classification:
45-2041.00 - Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

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:
Required to: perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision, spend the majority of work days on the range, live and work singly or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time, work outdoors in all types of weather and may experience occasional exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes, biting insects and extreme temperature, maintain and manage remote housing locations in a safe and responsible manner, handle animals using low stress handling methods.
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
Telephone Number:
+13076791118

Worksite

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

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-21295-663680
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Per head. Ewes & Lambs. 118 per day minimum
Date Posted:
11/12/2021

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