We're Hiring: Wool Mill Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Long Way Homestead, Eastern Manitoba (35 minutes from Winnipeg)
Wage: $20/hour
Hours: Approximately 20 hours/week
Start Date: Flexible — Late Summer/Early Fall 2025
Application Deadline: Open until filled
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to info@longwayhomestead.com
About Us
Long Way Homestead is a family-owned and operated fibre farm and wool mill committed to regenerative farming and sustainable textile production. We produce high-quality, fully traceable wool products while building a business that contributes meaningfully to our local community.
Job Overview
We are looking for a part-time Wool Mill Assistant to join our small team. This is a hands-on role working in our processing mill, with potential for full-time employment for the right candidate. If you’re interested in working with natural fibres, learning new skills, and supporting a values-driven small business, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and maintain industrial wool processing machinery
Perform physical and repetitive tasks including lifting, sorting, and cleaning fibre
Work independently and stay on task with minimal supervision
Follow safety procedures and take direction well
Qualifications & Skills
Ability to work on your feet for full shifts and perform physical labour
Reliable transportation to our rural mill (we are not on a public transit route)
Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Team player with good communication skills
Experience with fibre arts or knowledge of wool is a bonus, but not required
Additional Information
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.
