Classifies wool to industry standards or market requirements.

Sorts wool into groups according to length, fibre thickness, breed and colour; places sorted wool into appropriate bins; presses the wool into bales; supervises the pressing and branding of wool bales; operates wool-weighing, sampling and wool-blending machinery; keeps records of the wool bales pressed; carries out minor maintenance on wool-weighing, sampling and wool-blending machines; may be responsible for wool shed management.

• Works indoors usually in shearing or wool sheds.
• Work spaces will usually be adequately ventilated, but may also be hot, smelly and dirty.

• Physical demand level is medium to heavy.
• Standing is frequently required at sorting benches or tables.
• Sitting is unlikely to be required.
• Walking about the worksite is frequently required to move equipment, supplies and carry out various tasks.
• Stretching up or across is likely to be required when sorting and inspecting wool.
• Squatting, crouching and/or kneeling are not likely to be a significant requirement.
• Twisting of the body or neck may be required when sorting wool and operating wool weighing and blending machinery.
• Lifting, carrying or moving is likely to be a significant requirement.
• Bending is frequently required at workbenches.
• Repetitive movements are required due to the extensive use of hands for sorting and baling wool.
• Driving is not a significant component of the job.
• Employees frequently use a range of hand and small power tools.Mental skills necessary include practical, technical, mathematical and problem-solving skills.

An NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.