Wool Buyer/Wool Classer | Jamestown, SA
As a Wool Buyer/Wool Classer, your primary role will be to assist in all day-to-day wool store operations, to enable continued growth and expansion of the wool buying business in the region. The successful candidates will be highly motivated, with strong communication skills and a sound knowledge of wool classing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in all day-to-day wool store operations ensuring maximum utilisation of time and resources
- Learn the skills necessary to purchase a variety of wool types at store door and on farm
- Class, sort, press and prepare purchased wools for sale
- Communicate with and support the broker team in the area
- Build relationships with key stakeholders in the region
- Support other wool division initiatives and projects as required
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong work ethic with an attention to detail
- Previous experience in the wool industry preferred but not essential
- A sound knowledge of agricultural practices in Australia
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Sound computer skills
- Forklift licence or be prepared to obtain one
- Medium Rigid licence would be an advantage
- Wool classers stencil is an advantage but not a requirement
For further information contact Mark Hedley at mhedley@awn.net.