About this career
Leaf sorters analyse colour and condition of tobacco leaves in order to determine whether they should be used as cigar wrappers or binders. They select leaves without visible defects taking into account colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and sizes as per specifications. They fold wrapper leaves into bundles for stripping.
Essential skills
apply GMP
apply HACCP
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
assess nicotine levels in tobacco leaves
assess sugar levels in tobacco leaves
assess the colour curing of tobacco leaves
assure quality of tobacco leaves
blend tobacco leaves
check quality of products on the production line
exert quality control to processing food
grade tobacco leaves
maintain updated professional knowledge
mark differences in colours
perform sensory evaluation of food products
sort tobacco leaves
Required knowledge
curing methods for tobacco leaves
history of tobacco
manufacturing of by-products from tobacco
manufacturing of smoked tobacco products
manufacturing of smokeless tobacco products
quality prototype of a tobacco leaf
variety of tobacco leaves
Additional skills
act reliably
collect samples for analysis
determine shreds sizes percentage in cigarettes
liaise with colleagues
liaise with managers
work in a food processing team
tobacco products
Also known as
tobacco leaf sorting attendant
cigar leaf sorter
leaf sorter (tobacco)
leaf inspector
tobacco leaf separator
leaf quality analyst
tobacco leaf sorter
manual leaf sorter
leaf quality tester
leaf selector
leaf quality inspector
tobacco leaf selector
hand leaf sorter
wrapper leaf inspector
