Wool Grader

Wool Grader at Clifford Hoopes in Fort Bridger, WY.

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: 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

Work begins January 4, 2027 and ends June 13, 2027.

Pay is $17.59 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 48 hours per week.