Wool Classer
Wool classers sort, classify and grade wool into various
types so that it can be sold at the best market price.
A wool classer may perform the following tasks:
- classify wool according to various characteristics (i.e.
length, colour, evenness, burr content, strength and
quality)
- make sure that the wool is prepared to industry agreed
standards
- advise on the wool and its preparation for sale
- advise on sheep classing and selection
- instruct and supervise workers involved in wool handling
- instruct wool pressers and supervise the pressing,
weighing and branding of bales of wool
- maintain and supervise records of wool characteristics
- analyse and advise on laboratory test results
- liaise with woolbrokers and advisory institutions
- implement quality management systems
- prepare documents that describe wool qualities.
A wool classer may act as the shearing overseer depending
on the number of shearing stands in operation. This involves
account keeping, administration of the shearing team and the
maintenance of mechanical shearing equipment.
Wool classers may specialise as wool valuers who assess the
value of wool on the behalf of wool buyers, brokers and
domestic and overseas woollen mills.
Wool classers work in shearing sheds and wool handling
centres. They mostly work indoors and stand for long periods.
Wool classers may need to travel long distances from property
to property to work during the shearing season.
Required Skills - Wool Classer
- physically fit
- good with hands
- normal eyesight (may be corrected)
- good communication skills
- willing to travel
- able to work as part of a team
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