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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

12

Job Duties:

Applicants should have sufficient experience to shear by using power driven clippers, 96-125 ewes per day after a 5-day break-in period. Applicants with hand shearing experience only and who are able to shear at a rate of at least 70 ewes per day must be given the opportunity to adapt to use of power driven clippers. Will use handpiece, combs, cutters, motor, hanger and grinder. Must be willing to shear without tying the feet and not put knee in sheep's abdomen. Will be given the opportunity to learn to shear loose. Will be given a 5-day break-in period to learn to shear loose. Must shear leg wool. Place in shearing position, clip wool close to hide so wool is removed in one piece. Exercise care not to nick, pink, or cut skin and to avoid second cuts. May help move sheep in and out of shearing area. Oils hand tools and sharpens combs and cutters. Perform all job related duties according to employer requirements. Will work in dust, cold, snow, etc. Wyoming/Colorado climate. Must have 6 months experience working as a sheepshearer in, must have past reference to verify experience, and must be physically able to perform the job duties previously described.

Job Classification:

45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

6

Special Requirements:

Applicants should have sufficient experience to shear by using power driven clippers, 96-125 ewes per day after a 5-day break-in period. Applicants with hand shearing experience only and who are able to shear at a rate of at least 70 ewes per day must be given the opportunity to adapt to use of power driven clippers. Will use handpiece, combs, cutters, motor, hanger and grinder. Must be willing to shear without tying the feet and not put knee in sheep's abdomen. Will be given the opportunity to learn to shear loose. Will be given a 5-day break-in period to learn to shear loose. Must shear leg wool. Place in shearing position, clip wool close to hide so wool is removed in one piece. Exercise care not to nick, pink, or cut skin and to avoid second cuts. May help move sheep in and out of shearing area. Oils hand tools and sharpens combs and cutters. Perform all job related duties according to employer requirements. Will work in dust, cold, snow, etc. Must have 6 months experience.

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 Company

Company Name:

David and Janine Foley

Location:

Kaycee, WY 82639

Worksite

Address:

26117 Old US Hwy 87, Kaycee, WY 82639

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24306-447001

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

The following wage rates will be paid for work done in Wyoming and Colorado.$2.70 per head for ewes and replacement lambs. $2.00 per head for feedlot lambs and $5.40 per head for bucks/rams.

Date Posted:

11/15/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$2.70

Additional Information on Special Pay / Estimated Hourly Rate(s)

The estimated hourly rates during piece rate pay are not guaranteed and vary based on an individual’s skill level, experience, weather, and quantity and quality of sheep. The estimated rate is $48.00 per hour.

Is overtime pay available?

Yes

Are there any minimum productivity standards that will be required?

Yes

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