Job Description:

• 1) Tests moisture content of tobacco in various stages of processing by either of following methods: Places tobacco sample in electrical moisture meter and turns on current.

• 2) Observes meter indicator and compares reading with conversion chart to determine moisture content.

• 3) Records date, time, temperature, moisture content, and meter reading for each sample tested.

• 4) Weighs sample of tobacco and places sample in oven.

• 5) Removes and weighs sample after specified time.

• 6) Compares difference in weights with conversion chart to determine moisture content.