QA Technician in Sandusky, Ohio at Decko Products LLC

Decko Products, LLC is a private label manufacturer based in Sandusky, Ohio, specializing in a variety of edible products for baking and decoration. We offer a wide range of products, including extruded royal icing decorations, butter cream icings, piping gel, and various fillings for cakes and desserts. We also provide special packaging services in the baking industry, ensuring high-quality standards and safety in our products. Decko Products operates an FDA-inspected facility, and our team is dedicated to meeting the demands of the food industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Equal employment opportunities will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Decko Products LLC will make reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Job Title

Quality Technician

FLSA Classification

Hourly, Non-Exempt

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Position Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements through routine inspections, testing, and verification.

This role supports both laboratory and production floor operations, including monitoring of Critical Control Points (CCPs), in-process checks, finished product evaluation, and documentation in compliance with food safety plans and company procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform finished product analytical testing to ensure compliance to specifications.

• Ensure calibration and maintenance of all laboratory equipment and maintain Good Laboratory Practices.

• Conduct pre-operational inspections of the production equipment.

• Ensure the effectiveness of the cleaning practices by conducting swabbing tests for allergens and gluten.

• Perform and document in-process checks according to specification and food safety and quality requirements.

• Ensure good manufacturing practices are being adhered to on the production floor.

• Complete facility inspections, document and verify corrective actions.

• Ensure production records, batch documentation, and quality logs are complete and accurate.

• Collect, maintain, and document product retains.

• Conduct initial investigations for quality and/or food safety deviations.

• Place product on hold and support disposition decisions when nonconformances are identified.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Prefer an associate degree or equivalent

• Experience in food manufacturing preferred

• Basic understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and CCPs preferred

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow SOPs
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications & Traits

• Knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and FDA regulations.
• Understanding of allergen management, sanitation controls, and foreign material prevention.
• Ability to interpret specifications, regulations, and audit standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or off shifts, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Walk and stand for extended periods of time (up to 8–12 hours per day).
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
• Climb stairs and occasionally ladders or platforms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a production/manufacturing environment, which may include varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for long periods of time, which may include hair/beard nets, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, lab coats, or protective outerwear.