Seahorse

Tends machines that pulverize chopped tobacco into snuff and sift snuff through screens to remove oversized particles: Presses button to start hammer mill and observes operation of machine to ensure that tobacco is being pulverized into snuff, according to company specifications. Pushes lever to start screener vibrating to sift pulverized snuff. Picks up and rubs handful of snuff between hands to verify that oversized particles have been removed. Adjusts hammer mill or changes filter on screener as needed, using handtools. Observes flow of snuff through screw-type conveyor to ensure that sufficient amount of snuff is fed to packing machine from screener.

Personality Traits


Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Flexible: You're open to change and think variety is the spice of life.

Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Salary and Education


How much does a Snuff Grinder and Screener make?

Nationally: $21,000 – $49,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor


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