What it pays
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Half of all Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in the U.S. earn more than $48,570 a year — the middle 80% land between $35,510 and $77,860. About 597,370 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$48,570typical pay / year
597,370people in this work
$77,860+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Keeping the record1
Use precision measuring instruments
+Calibrate and use the moisture analyser and colorimeter to measure three tobacco leaf batches, record…
Use precision measuring instruments
+Calibrate and use the moisture analyser and colorimeter to measure three tobacco leaf batches, record instrument readings and tolerances, and sign off each instrument log after verification against the master standard today.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Fixing1
Fabricate or install parts as needed
+Machine-cut and fit a replacement stainless-steel bracket for the leaf dryer frame, verify hole spacing and…
Fabricate or install parts as needed
+Machine-cut and fit a replacement stainless-steel bracket for the leaf dryer frame, verify hole spacing and weld points match the original, install it, then photograph and note torque settings and part ID in the maintenance log before end of shift.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADjob descriptionsO*NET
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Analysing3
Analyze test data and determine results
+Import this week’s colourimeter and moisture data, run acceptance criteria checks, flag any batches outside…
Analyze test data and determine results
+Import this week’s colourimeter and moisture data, run acceptance criteria checks, flag any batches outside grade limits, and produce a result sheet summarising pass/fail counts and recommended rework for the production manager by 3pm today.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Sample materials or products for testing
+Collect five representative tobacco leaf samples from the drying room racks A, B and C, record sample IDs and…
Sample materials or products for testing
+Collect five representative tobacco leaf samples from the drying room racks A, B and C, record sample IDs and harvest dates, photograph colour zones, seal each in labelled breathable bags, and deliver them to the lab with chain-of-custody by 3pm today.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Test materials or products for defects or deviations
+Select a random batch from line 2, pull ten units across production stages, inspect for colour, texture and…
Test materials or products for defects or deviations
+Select a random batch from line 2, pull ten units across production stages, inspect for colour, texture and dimension deviations against the SOP, document any nonconformances with photos and severity, then submit the defect report to QA by end of shift.
The tools that do the workAtlassian JIRAjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work16
Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
+Mark the incoming cured leaf lot 23B in the inspection log with grade B, note moisture 12.5% and acceptance…
Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
+Mark the incoming cured leaf lot 23B in the inspection log with grade B, note moisture 12.5% and acceptance status hold for re-curing, attach two close-up photos showing colour variance, and initial the entry before shift end.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
+Tell Production Supervisor Marta and Shift Lead Omar that line 2 shows elevated brown spots on batch 47, halt…
Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
+Tell Production Supervisor Marta and Shift Lead Omar that line 2 shows elevated brown spots on batch 47, halt packing, quarantine affected cartons, and request microbiology swab and root-cause check within two hours.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Position products, components, or parts for testing.
+Place sample strips from tray A7 onto the colour-matching board with veins aligned, label positions 1–6,…
Position products, components, or parts for testing.
+Place sample strips from tray A7 onto the colour-matching board with veins aligned, label positions 1–6, record sample IDs and lighting condition D65, then start the sensory and instrumental colour readings.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft VisioO*NET
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Remove defects, such as chips, burrs, or lap corroded or pitted surfaces.
+Remove all leaves with torn midribs or heavy black spots from conveyor 3, trim ragged edges and re-stack…
Remove defects, such as chips, burrs, or lap corroded or pitted surfaces.
+Remove all leaves with torn midribs or heavy black spots from conveyor 3, trim ragged edges and re-stack accepted pieces in clean trays, record rejected weight and reason on the defect log.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Stack or arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging.
+Stack tested, dry tobacco leaf bundles by grade on pallet 12 with protective sheets between grades, label…
Stack or arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging.
+Stack tested, dry tobacco leaf bundles by grade on pallet 12 with protective sheets between grades, label each pallet with grade, date, tester name and destination, and move them to quarantine zone B.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft SharePointO*NET
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Check arriving materials to ensure that they match purchase orders, submitting discrepancy reports as necessary.
+Check incoming truck 92 against PO 3347: verify carton counts, grade codes and supplier lot numbers, note any…
Check arriving materials to ensure that they match purchase orders, submitting discrepancy reports as necessary.
+Check incoming truck 92 against PO 3347: verify carton counts, grade codes and supplier lot numbers, note any shortfalls or mismatches in a discrepancy report and notify Purchaser Sameer with photos and request credit or replacement.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Administer tests to assess whether engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
+Administer the practical qualification test on the curing line to Miguel and Aisha, observe each operate the…
Administer tests to assess whether engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
+Administer the practical qualification test on the curing line to Miguel and Aisha, observe each operate the colour-curing controls and leaf-grading station, score competence against our checklist, and record pass or remedial actions today by 4pm.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Compute usable amounts of items in shipments.
+Count and weigh the delivered cartons from shipment 4782, discard damaged units, calculate usable kilograms…
Compute usable amounts of items in shipments.
+Count and weigh the delivered cartons from shipment 4782, discard damaged units, calculate usable kilograms by batch and lot, then send the summed usable totals to procurement and warehousing before close of shift.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Compute defect percentages or averages, using formulas and calculators.
+Take the sampled lot sheets, enter defect counts for appearance and curing into the spreadsheet, compute…
Compute defect percentages or averages, using formulas and calculators.
+Take the sampled lot sheets, enter defect counts for appearance and curing into the spreadsheet, compute defect percentages and mean defect rate using standard formulas, and flag any lot above 5 percent to quality lead.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Inspect nonagricultural raw materials or processed parts
+Inspect the incoming flavour packets and glue seals on 20 random boxes from pallet B12, record…
Inspect nonagricultural raw materials or processed parts
+Inspect the incoming flavour packets and glue seals on 20 random boxes from pallet B12, record nonconformances for seals, material tears, and foreign particles, photograph each failure and route the report to purchasing and production control.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Sort materials or products based on quality standards
+Sort today’s cured leaf racks by grade and moisture target, move out undercured leaves for re-drying, mark…
Sort materials or products based on quality standards
+Sort today’s cured leaf racks by grade and moisture target, move out undercured leaves for re-drying, mark overcured sacks for trimming, and prepare a tally sheet showing quantities per grade for the packhouse shift handover.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Provide safety information to team members
+Hold the 10-minute morning safety brief at 07:00 for the curing team, explain hot-box handling, chemical…
Provide safety information to team members
+Hold the 10-minute morning safety brief at 07:00 for the curing team, explain hot-box handling, chemical exposure limits, and lockout steps on the grading conveyor, note attendance and post the safety bullet points on the shift board.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft SharePointjob descriptions
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Analyse colour and condition of tobacco leaves
+Examine the tray of cured leaves from Batch 42, note hue shifts, gloss and brittleness, flag any uneven…
Analyse colour and condition of tobacco leaves
+Examine the tray of cured leaves from Batch 42, note hue shifts, gloss and brittleness, flag any uneven curing or fermentation stains, record a pass/fail colour score and attach three example photos to the batch record by noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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Select leaves without visible defects
+Inspect the conveyor of incoming leaves for Batch 43, remove any with holes, rot, insect damage or visible…
Select leaves without visible defects
+Inspect the conveyor of incoming leaves for Batch 43, remove any with holes, rot, insect damage or visible mold, place acceptable leaves in the clean holding crate, count and record quantities on the lot sheet before shift handover.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeESCO
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Take into account colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and sizes
+Assess the sample stack from Lot 19 for colour variation, tears, tar spots, grain tightness and size…
Take into account colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and sizes
+Assess the sample stack from Lot 19 for colour variation, tears, tar spots, grain tightness and size consistency, assign each defect a severity grade, total the defects per category and save the summary to the quality log.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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Fold wrapper leaves into bundles for stripping
+Fold 50 wrapper leaves into uniform bundles for stripping, ensure veins align and edges match, tie each…
Fold wrapper leaves into bundles for stripping
+Fold 50 wrapper leaves into uniform bundles for stripping, ensure veins align and edges match, tie each bundle, label with source barn and date, and deliver bundles to the stripping bench with a signed checklist.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft SharePointESCO
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