Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7516

Leaf sorter

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.

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Rate 5 of the 22 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

perform sensory evaluation of food products

mark differences in colours

assess sugar levels in tobacco leaves

assess the colour curing of tobacco leaves

apply HACCP

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (22)

history of tobaccohistory of tobaccoThe different stages and developments of tobacco cultivation, cultural particularities and trading through time.quality prototype of a tobacco leafquality prototype of a tobacco leafCharacteristics and properties of a tobacco leaf to grade and consider it of high, medium, or low quality product taking into account colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and size of the ...curing methods for tobacco leavescuring methods for tobacco leavesProcesses which aim at eliminating the moisture of tobacco leaves and grant scent in order to prepare them for consumption.manufacturing of smokeless tobacco productsmanufacturing of smokeless tobacco productsThe processes, materials, and techniques to manufacture different types of smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, tobacco gum and snus.manufacturing of smoked tobacco productsmanufacturing of smoked tobacco productsThe processes, materials, and techniques to manufacture different types of smoked tobacco products such as cigars, fine cut tobacco, pipe tobacco, and cigarettes.variety of tobacco leavesvariety of tobacco leavesTypes of tobacco cultivars and varieties and their characteristics. Connection of attributes with cigar or cigarettes product requirements.manufacturing of by-products from tobaccomanufacturing of by-products from tobaccoThe processes, materials, and techniques to manufacture by products using tobacco leaves as a base such as tobacco paste for the skin and insecticides.perform sensory evaluation of food productsperform sensory evaluation of food productsEvaluate the quality of a given type of food or beverage based on its appearance, smell, taste, aroma, and others. Suggest possible improvements and comparisons with other products.mark differences in coloursmark differences in coloursIdentify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.assess sugar levels in tobacco leavesassess sugar levels in tobacco leavesAssess levels of sugar in tobacco leaves by referring to the curing and fermentation methods of the tobacco, by using different tools and equipment for testing.assess the colour curing of tobacco leavesassess the colour curing of tobacco leavesAssess colour curing of tobacco leaves to determine the stage of curing and aging of the leaf.apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).check quality of products on the production linecheck quality of products on the production lineCheck products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.maintain updated professional knowledgemaintain updated professional knowledgeRegularly attend educational workshops, read professional publications, actively participate in professional societies.assess nicotine levels in tobacco leavesassess nicotine levels in tobacco leavesAssess levels of nicotine in tobacco leaves by referring to the curing and fermentation methods of the tobacco, by using different tools and equipment for testing, and by relying on his/her experience...grade tobacco leavesgrade tobacco leavesGrade tobacco leaves to reflect their quality and suitability for different tobacco products.apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesapply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesApply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.apply GMPapply GMPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).blend tobacco leavesblend tobacco leavesBlend tobacco leaves by cutting, conditioning, and blending the leaves of tobacco before these are being wrapped in a cigar or cut for cigarettes.sort tobacco leavessort tobacco leavesSort tobacco leaves according to colour and condition. Select the leaves with the best specifications for rolling cigars and for quality assurance. Sort tobacco leaves for manufacturing of different p...assure quality of tobacco leavesassure quality of tobacco leavesAssure quality of tobacco leaves by examining leaves for colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and size under specifications. Place leaves not suitable for wrapper in separate pile. Fold w...exert quality control to processing foodexert quality control to processing foodEnsure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.

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tobacco productstobacco productsThe varieties of products that can be manufactured using tobacco leaves as a base. The types of tobacco products which are smoked tobacco products, smokeless tobacco products, and byproducts of tobacc...act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.collect samples for analysiscollect samples for analysisCollect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...determine shreds sizes percentage in cigarettesdetermine shreds sizes percentage in cigarettesWeigh tobacco from a single cigarette sorted by shred size and determine percentage of each size using a conversion table.work in a food processing teamwork in a food processing teamCollaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a leaf sorter do?

What skills does a leaf sorter need?

A leaf sorter needs 22 essential skills, including history of tobacco, quality prototype of a tobacco leaf, curing methods for tobacco leaves, manufacturing of smokeless tobacco products, manufacturing of smoked tobacco products.

Will AI replace leaf sorter jobs?

The AI disruption score for leaf sorter is 60/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: mark differences in colours, history of tobacco, check quality of products on the production line. Most resilient: act reliably, liaise with colleagues, liaise with managers.

AI Replacement Risk

60/ 100

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Skills most at risk from AI

mark differences in colours history of tobacco check quality of products on the production line

Skills resilient to automation

act reliably liaise with colleagues liaise with managers

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Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production

ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers

Essential Skills22

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