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Wool-fleece Sorter

Foley Shearing Co.

KAYCEE, WY

$15.58 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13077382666
Email address to Apply:
foley_shearing@hotmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
4
Job Duties:
This position is an integral and necessary part of shearing activities of the organization and is, therefore, an occupation within the sheep shearing industry. The wool sorter works directly with sheep shearers and is required to pick up the fleece when a sheep shearer finishes shearing a sheep. The fleece must be immediately retrieved after shearing and it is mandatory that the sorter conduct his activities at the same time that the fleece is shorn so that the quality of the fleece is maintained. In addition, the wool sorter sweeps the shearing area after the shearer finishes shearing. Applicants should have the ability to inspect fleeces for dungy locks, and segregate fleeces in separate piles, according to cleanliness of wool. Places clean fleece in the baler, turns baler on and pulls bag from baler when it is full. May help move sheep in and out of the shearing area. Performs all job-related duties according to employer requirements. Will work in dust, cold, snow, etc., climate common to Wyoming and Colorado. Must have 1 month experience working as a wool sorter. Must have past reference to verify experience. Must be physically able to perform the duties previously described. Description del Trabajo Esta posicin es una parte integral y necesaria de la esquila de las actividades de la organizacin y, por consiguiente, es una ocupacin dentro de la oveja esquila industria. El clasificador de lana trabaja directamente con los esquiladores de ovejas y es necesario para recoger el vellocino cuando un shearer ovejas acabados esquila una oveja. El velln debe recuperar inmediatamente despus de la esquila y es obligatorio que el clasificador realice sus actividades al mismo tiempo que el velln es despojado para que se mantenga la calidad del velln. Adems, el clasificador de lana barre la zona esquila despus la shearer acabados esquila. Los solicitantes deben tienen la capacidad de inspeccionar los vellones de dungy cerraduras y segregar vellones en pilas separadas, segn limpieza de lana. Coloca el velln limpio en la empacadora, enciende la embaladora y extrae bolsa de baler, cuando est lleno. Puede ayudar a mover ovejas dentro y fuera de la zona de cizalla. Realiza todas las tareas relacionadas con el trabajo segn los requerimientos del empleador. Trabajar en polvo, fro, nieve, etc., clima comn a Wyoming y Colorado. Debe tener experiencia de 1 mes trabajando como un clasificador de lana. Debe tener pasado referencia para verificar la experiencia. Debe ser fsicamente capaz de realizar las funciones anteriormente descritas.
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:
1
Special Requirements:
This position is an integral and necessary part of shearing activities of the organization and is, therefore, an occupation within the sheep shearing industry. The wool sorter works directly with sheep shearers and is required to pick up the fleece when a sheep shearer finishes shearing a sheep. The fleece must be immediately retrieved after shearing and it is mandatory that the sorter conduct his activities at the same time that the fleece is shorn so that the quality of the fleece is maintained. In addition, the wool sorter sweeps the shearing area after the shearer finishes shearing. Applicants should have the ability to inspect fleeces for dungy locks, and segregate fleeces in separate piles, according to cleanliness of wool. Places clean fleece in the baler, turns baler on and pulls bag from baler when it is full. May help move sheep in and out of the shearing area. Performs all job-related duties according to employer requirements. Will work in dust, cold, snow, etc.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
Foley Shearing Co.
Company Name:
David & Janine Foley
Location:
Kaycee, WY 82639

Worksite

Address:
26117 Old Hwy 87, KAYCEE, WY 82639

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-22305-561579
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
The wage rate of $.17 per fleece will be paid to wool-fleece sorters in Wyoming and in Colorado.
Date Posted:
11/8/2022
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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