Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers prepare tobacco leaves and make various tobacco products.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers - from GH₵1,543 to GH₵24,248 per month - 2025.
- A Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers typically earns between GH₵1,543 and GH₵6,665 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between GH₵2,217 and GH₵10,801 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Grading cured tobacco leaves by type, quality and locality where grown
- Mixing tobacco leaves according to formula to obtain a blend of distinct flavour
- Tending vacuum containers which moisten tobacco for further processing
- Removing midribs and stalks from tobacco leaves and shredding tobacco
- Making cigars, cigarettes, snuff and other tobacco products by hand or with simple machines
