TOBACCO CLASSIFIER X6 (6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY 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 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 the literature and assess the training needs of stakeholders.
• Attend to registration queries by farmers and advise accordingly.

Qualifications and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & 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.
ritical, analytical, and investigative skills.