Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers

Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers prepare tobacco leaves and make various tobacco products.

Job Responsibilities

• Grading cured tobacco leaves by type, quality and locality where grown
• Mixing tobacco leaves according to formula to obtain a blend of distinct flavour
• Tending vacuum containers which moisten tobacco for further processing
• Removing midribs and stalks from tobacco leaves and shredding tobacco
• Making cigars, cigarettes, snuff and other tobacco products by hand or with simple machines