He/she performs appearance and quality checks on leather and hides during or post-production, sorting and grading them, categorizing what can be considered of premium quality (1st choice), what goes back to the workshop for re-processing, or off for waste treatment collocation, according to set quality criteria (texture, absence of visible defects, finesse, color), strength (thickness), size, and end use (apparel, footwear, leather goods, upholstery, furniture). He/she may also set conditions for bringing items up to industry spec or for product reparation.