Curing Room Worker Food, Wood & Garment Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Curing Room Worker Do?
Curing room workers assist in the blending, aging, and fermenting of tobacco strips and stems for the production of cigars, chewing tobacco and snuff.
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Curing Methods For Tobacco Leaves
Processes which aim at eliminating the moisture of tobacco leaves and grant scent in order to prepare them for consumption.
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Skills You Need to Become a Curing Room Worker
Essential Skills
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EssentialCuring Methods For Tobacco Leaves knowledge
Processes which aim at eliminating the moisture of tobacco leaves and grant scent in order to prepare them for consumption.
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2 booksPrinciples and Practical Methods of Curing TobaccoThe Use of Artificial Heat in Curing Cigar-leaf Tobacco -
EssentialManufacturing Of Smokeless Tobacco Products knowledge
The processes, materials, and techniques to manufacture different types of smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, tobacco gum and snus.
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2 booksTobacco Curing and Resweating for Quality and Dark Colors. A Practical Hand-book for Cigar Manufacturers and Leaf Dealers who are Licensed to Use the Patents of Charles S. Philips ..Tobacco -
EssentialFermentation Process Of Tobacco Leaves knowledge
Process by which ammonia is released from the leaf. It can be done by raising the temperature and humidity, by heaping the tobacco into large piles or by using of …
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1 bookThe Use of Artificial Heat in Curing Cigar-leaf Tobacco -
EssentialHistory Of Tobacco knowledge
The different stages and developments of tobacco cultivation, cultural particularities and trading through time.
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1 bookReport on the Culture and Curing of Tobacco in the United States -
EssentialQuality Prototype Of A Tobacco Leaf knowledge
Characteristics 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 …
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EssentialVariety Of Tobacco Leaves knowledge
Types of tobacco cultivars and varieties and their characteristics. Connection of attributes with cigar or cigarettes product requirements.
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1 bookTobacco Leaf: Its Culture and Cure, Marketing and Manufacture. a Practical Handbook on the Most Approved Methods in Growing, Harvest -
EssentialManufacturing Of Smoked Tobacco Products knowledge
The processes, materials, and techniques to manufacture different types of smoked tobacco products such as cigars, fine cut tobacco, pipe tobacco, and cigarettes.
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EssentialApply GMP skill
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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EssentialApply HACCP skill
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
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EssentialApply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages skill
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
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EssentialBe At Ease In Unsafe Environments skill
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EssentialFollow Production Schedule skill
Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, …
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EssentialAssess Fermentation Levels Of Tobacco Leaves skill
Assess fermentation stage of tobacco leaves. Use thermometers, humidifiers, water, and your sense to test the level of fermentation.
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EssentialAssess The Colour Curing Of Tobacco Leaves skill
Assess colour curing of tobacco leaves to determine the stage of curing and aging of the leaf.
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EssentialBlend Tobacco Leaves skill
Blend tobacco leaves by cutting, conditioning, and blending the leaves of tobacco before these are being wrapped in a cigar or cut for cigarettes.
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EssentialCure Tobacco Leaves skill
Remove the moisture out of the tobacco leaves directly after harvesting them through various processes such as air curing, flue curing or sun curing.
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EssentialCut Tobacco Leaves skill
Cut leaves into fine strands using the adequate equipment before drying. Ensure that cutting sizes are according to requirements.
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EssentialDry Tobacco Leaves skill
Dry tobacco leaves to a precisely defined level of moisture according to product specifications.
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EssentialFlavour Tobacco Leaves skill
Flavour tobacco leaves to set off the taste of tobacco and to maintain the quality of the product.
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EssentialOperate Tobacco Drying Technology skill
Operate tobacco drying technology that dries the tobacco at higher temperatures and therefore more quickly than conventional dryers. Shorter drying times reduce tobacco degradation and energy consumption.
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EssentialPerform Air-cured Methods For Tobacco skill
Perform air-cured tobacco by hanging the tobacco in a well-ventilated barn and allow it to dry over a period of four to eight weeks. Air-cured tobacco is generally low in …
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EssentialPerform Different Tobacco Leaves Curing Methods skill
Perform different tobacco leaves curing methods such as air-curing tobacco, fire-cured tobacco, flue-cured tobacco, and sun-cured tobacco.
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EssentialPerform Flue-cured Methods For Tobacco skill
String tobacco leaves into tobacco sticks, and hang them from tier-poles in curing barn's "kilns". Slowly raise the temperature over the course of the curing process. The procedure will generally …
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EssentialPerform Kiln Fermentation Of Tobacco Leaves skill
Place tobacco leaves in the kiln with the lid shut. Control heat and humidity. Kiln fermenting lasts about 4 to 6 weeks.
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EssentialPerform Pre-blending Of Tobacco Leaves skill
Pre-blend tobacco leaves to ensure a balanced mix of different types of tobacco in one hand.
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EssentialPerform Stacking Fermentation Of Tobacco Leaves skill
Wrap large stacks of tobacco in burlap and allow them to "sweat". The internal temperature is closely monitored. When it reaches 60 degrees Celsius, the stack is broken down to …
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EssentialPerform Sun-cured Methods For Tobacco skill
Place tobacco in the sun uncovered to let it dry out naturally. Generally, oriental tobacco is low in sugar and nicotine and is very popular for cigarettes.
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EssentialPerform Tobacco Leaves Conditioning skill
Process tobacco to ensure that it retains elasticity by passing it through a controlled environment at the right temperature and humidity levels.
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EssentialSort Tobacco Leaves skill
Sort 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 products …
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EssentialTie Tobacco Leaves In Hands skill
Tie tobacco leaves in a bundle called a hand taking care that each hand contains an equal quantity. Calculate weight of the hand and tie it safely. Prepare hands before …
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OptionalTobacco Products knowledge
The 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 …
Recommended Books
2 booksTobacco: Growing, Curing, & Manufacturing. a Handbook for Planters in All Parts of the World -
OptionalAct Reliably skill
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OptionalCarry Out Checks Of Production Plant Equipment skill
Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the …
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OptionalCarry Out Environmental Audits skill
Use equipment to measure various environmental parameters in order to identify environmental problems and investigate manners in which they can be resolved. Perform inspections in order to ensure compliance with …
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OptionalFollow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing skill
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
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OptionalLiaise With Colleagues skill
Liaise 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 …
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OptionalLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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OptionalPerform Cleaning Duties skill
Perform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.
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OptionalPerform Services In A Flexible Manner skill
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OptionalWork In A Food Processing Team skill
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food and beverages industry.
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OptionalMonitor Processing Conditions skill
Observe gauges, video monitors, and printouts to assess if specified processing conditions are in place. Make the necessary adjustments to process variables such as times, inputs, flow rates and temperature …
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