Hard Skills
AdvancedTobacco Sensory EvaluationThe use of visual, olfactory, and tactile senses to assess the quality, texture, and flavor profile of tobacco leaves and products.
AdvancedTobacco Grading ClassificationApplying industry-standard or proprietary rules to categorize tobacco based on color, leaf position, and size.
IntermediateMoisture Content AnalysisMeasuring the water content in tobacco using electronic meters or laboratory ovens to ensure processing compatibility.
BasicBatch Documentation and TraceabilitySystematically recording inspection results, lot numbers, and grading data into a quality management system.
IntermediatePhysical Contamination DetectionIdentifying and removing non-tobacco related material (NTRM) such as plastic, metal, or foreign organic matter during grading.