A professional who inspects sheep and lamb pelts to determine condition of pelts and grade of wool. Respnsibilities include:

• Examines and feels wool to determine color, texture, and length, and sorts pelts or loose wool into grades for pulling or drying.
• Inspects pickled slats (sheep skins) for cuts, tears, blemishes, and skin quality, and stacks pelts in piles according to grade.
• May record quantity and grades of wool or pelts inspected.