A professional who examines hogsheads and bales of tobacco after ordering process to determine whether temperature and quality of tobacco conform to standards. Respnsibilities include:

• Places thermometer in tobacco and records temperature of each lot.
• Inspects tobacco for damage.
• Removes damaged tobacco, weighs, and records amount damaged.
• Notifies supervisor when temperature or condition of tobacco does not meet standards.
• Verifies weight of hogsheads and bales against checksheet.