Wool Handler and Wool Presser

Job ID 23088908
Marlborough, Blenheim
Full-time
Listed on 30 Mar 2026

About this job

One of local shearing companies is looking for a reliable Wool handler and Wool Presser. The Wool handler role is picking up fleece immediately after the shearer removes the fleece the wool handler takes this to the sorting table, removing stained wool from the fleeces, sweeping floor where the shearers work. Assist with penning up the sheep into pens ready for the shearer. This role requires Wool Presser works at speed so physical fitness is important. As a wool presser you will be operating a press machines using hydraulic or manual wool presses to compress wool into solid standard sized bales, weighing and branding with the farm brand and bale number, maintain accurate documentation fastening and sewing the finished wool bales. Physical Fitness is important , you will be working as part of a small team reliability is a must! Pick up location to be discussed travel times and pick up vary depending on location of work.

Job Requirements

You must be very reliable as Wool Handler and Wool Presser requires a good level of fitness.

Days of work
Monday-Sunday 6.45am-4.30pm weather permitting (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBD
Job Category
Shearers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Not Required
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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