Alliant Federation wool grader
Fairchild Shearing LLC
Compensation
$16.83/hour
- Estimated monthly pay:
- $3,500.64
- Estimated total for the full contract:
- $18,003.29
- Pay deductions:
- Social Security, Federal and State State tax will not be withheld for work done in Nevada, Washington and Wyoming, unless requested by worker Draws/Advances, if any will be deducted Tools, other than employer provided tools (grading table sand fleece containers) will be deducted Travel/Medical Insurance, if requested by worker will be deducted Employer guarantees to pay the higher of the Federal, State and AEWR
Estimates are calculated from the wage rate, weekly hours, and contract dates listed in the Department of Labor record. They are not a guarantee of actual earnings.
Job details
- Dates:
- December 27, 2026 – June 1, 2027
- Positions:
- 5
- Weekly hours:
- 48
- Housing:
- Provided
- Transportation:
- Provided
Employer contact
To ask about this job or how to apply, contact the employer directly.
Terri Fairchild, Member of Fairchild Shearing LLC
Contact information the employer gave to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Work description
Workers will examine and sort fleece according to quality. Will estimate the weight of the fleece after processing. Separate locks of fleece and examine fibers for length, elasticity and color to determine quality. Examine fleece to determine presence of manure, straw, stains and moisture. Place fleece in containers and mark wool grade on containers according to government standards and quality. Will also set up grading tables and containers prior to shearing and pack up grading tables and containers upon completion of shearing for everything is ready to move to the next job site. Fleeces must be continually moving away from shearers so they can be kept separate, as they must be graded and examined individually. It is important that the wool graders and the sheep shearers work in cooperation with each other for the proper handling of the wool. Staggered dates of need: 2 wool graders with a start date of 12/27/2026 3 wool graders with a start date of 02/05/2027
This record confirms the opportunity appears in the cited official Department of Labor data source at the stated time. It does not prove current availability, guarantee selection, or authorize a recruiter to collect money from you. Do not pay unauthorized recruitment fees.
Alliant Federation is not an employer or a recruiter. Contact the employer directly about this job.
View the official U.S. Department of Labor source
Last updated: November 9, 2026
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