We are hiring a new apprentice for the wool/fibre processing mill. The job includes washing wool/fibre, carding wool and other machine work in the wool mill. Daily cleaning and maintenance of the wool mill and handling, managing and organizing wool and value added wool products.
The job requires the employee to be on their feet for the full day and requires some physical repetitive labour. (The environment can be very dusty)
An understanding of sheep's wool and protein fibre is a bonus, but not a necessity.
A willingness to learn and flexibility with a constantly evolving process of fibre production. A desire to understand textile agriculture and the challenges facing the industry in Canada.
The ability to work alone and take initiative.
The work site is in a rural location (25 minutes from the city of Winnipeg) and applicant would be required to have their own vehicle/transportation.
Agriculture background in Sheep/Alpaca management is useful (but not required)
Skill / highlights that will be included in Apprenticeship
Textile agriculture overview and industry comprehension
Wool & fibre handling, sorting, grading
Wool & fibre mill machinery comprehension, operations and maintenance
Manufacturing operations (work flow, safety, management)
Textile supply chains and systems
Retails sales channels (shipping, packaging, wholesale etc)
Business planning (textile agriculture and manufacturing industry)
Resilience (both personally and land management)
Details of Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship would be part time, between 20-30 hrs a week.
Start date of June 15, 2022
Opportunity for more hours and ongoing employment
$18/hr
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.
Please send resume and cover letter to info@longwayhomestead.com
