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Sorts and grades wool according to length of fiber, color, and degree of fineness, utilizing sight, touch, experience, and established specifications: Shakes or spreads fleece over screen-topped table to remove dust. Picks out foreign matter, such as burrs, sticks, strings, and cinders. Breaks fleece into pieces and inspects and sorts pieces according to quality.

Personality Traits


Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.

Logical Thinker: You take a step-by-step approach to analyze information and solve problems.

Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Salary and Education


How much does a Wool Sorter make?

Nationally: $16,000 – $28,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor





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