Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers

Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers prepare tobacco leaves and make various tobacco products.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

Check your pay

  • The majority of Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers earn a salary between LKR24,917 and LKR73,254 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers ranges from LKR24,917 to LKR49,780.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between LKR29,529 and LKR62,407 per month.

Job Definition

  • 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
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