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Leaf Sorter

DOT Code: 529.687-134

Industry: tobacco
Alternate Titles: selector; wrapper-leaf inspector

Sorts tobacco leaves according to color and condition for use as cigar wrappers or binders: Selects leaves without obvious defects from bundle and lays them on booker bench (curved-top stand over which leaves are draped). Examines leaves for color variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and size under specifications. Places leaves not suitable for wrapper in separate pile. Folds wrapper leaves into bundles for stripping.

GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77