Tobacco Classifier (Fixed Term Contract) X7

Duties and Responsibilities

• Awarding correct tobacco grades to all tobacco that is offered for sale ahead of the selling line.
• Dealing decisively with all cases of improper and suspicious tobacco densively presentation.
• Positively identifying any storage pests and symptoms of infestations on bales offered for sale.
• Correctly grading collected crop assessment samples.
• Periodically checking the accuracy of tobacco weighing scales.
• Conduct inspections at contract floors, warehouses, re-handling facilities and auction floors and recommend appropriate action.
• Review literature and training needs of stakeholder training.
• Attend to registration queries by farmers and advise accordingly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma/ Degree in Agriculture or Equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certificate of competence in Tobacco Classification from TIMB.
• Two years' working experience in the tobacco industry.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/ COMPETENCES
• Ability to follow instructions.
• A highly organized, task-oriented, and analytical character with impeccable interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• High level of maturity and responsibility.
• Trustworthy.
• An eye for detail.
• Leaf appraisal skills
• Critical, analytical, and investigative skills.