A professional who examines and sorts wool fleece according to quality. Respnsibilities include:

• Lifts unprocessed fleece to estimate approximate weight of fleece after processing.
• Separates locks of fleece and examines fibers for length, diameter, elasticity, and color to determine quality of fleece.
• Examines fleece and separates locks to determine presence of dirt, manure, straw, stains, and moisture.
• Separates and places fleece in containers and marks wool grade on container according to government standards for quality.