Cremator Operator

Mayday Recruitment; Clackline; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steel-capped boots provided

Protective equipment provided

Close-knit team environment

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment, on behalf of a respected pet aftercare organisation, seeks a Cremator Operator in Clackline. This hands-on role supports the cremation and aftercare of beloved family pets, ensuring dignity and respect throughout the process.

You will work in a small team, handle deceased pets, operate cremation equipment, tag and track specimens, and maintain a clean, safe workplace. Full training is provided, with permanent full-time and casual opportunities and rotating early/late shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of regular lifting, moving and handling deceased pets.
• Comfortable around deceased animals and bodily fluids.
• Ability to work in a hot environment near cremation equipment.
• Strong attention to identification, tagging and tracking procedures.
• Basic computer skills for scanning, data entry and reporting.
• Proactive approach to maintenance, cleanliness and safety.
• Flexible to support different areas and work within a small team.
• Commitment to treating every pet with dignity and care.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, unloading and sorting deceased pets with respect.
• Preparing and managing cremations, operating cremation equipment.
• Loading and operating cremators, milling, processing and preparing ashes.
• Tagging, weighing and tracking pets with detailed records.
• Quality checks on ashes, accurate packaging and documentation.
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic working environment and cool room.
• Assisting with collection/delivery of pets and ashes to clinics/clients.
• Welcoming families during viewings and providing compassionate service.
• Site maintenance and upkeep of equipment and cemetery grounds.

Skills

Physical capability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Reliability

Professional conduct

Job description

MAYDAY Recruitment is partnering with a highly respected organisation in the pet aftercare industry to find a Cremator Operator to join their Clackline team.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding role supporting the cremation and aftercare of beloved family pets. Working within a close-knit team, you will play an important part in ensuring every pet is handled with dignity, care and respect throughout the aftercare process.

While previous experience in cremation or animal aftercare is not essential, you will need to be comfortable handling deceased animals, working in a fast-paced environment and undertaking physical work throughout the day.

About the Role

This is a varied, operational position with a strong focus on the day-to-day running of a busy pet crematorium. Responsibilities will include:

• Receiving, unloading and sorting deceased pets, ensuring they are handled respectfully and correctly identified.
• Preparing and managing both individual and communal cremations, including operating cremation equipment in line with procedures.
• Loading and operating cremators, alongside milling, processing and preparing ashes.
• Ensuring all pets are accurately tagged, weighed and tracked, maintaining detailed records throughout the process.
• Completing quality checks on ashes and ensuring all packaging and documentation is accurate.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic working environment, including cool room management.
• Assisting with the collection and delivery of pets and ashes to veterinary clinics and clients as required.
• Occasionally welcoming families attending viewings and providing a professional, compassionate experience.
• Assisting with general site maintenance, basic equipment repairs and upkeep of the cemetery grounds.

About You

We are looking for someone reliable, practical and comfortable getting stuck into a hands-on role. You will ideally bring:

• The physical capability to regularly lift, move and handle deceased pets throughout the day.
• Confidence working around deceased animals and bodily fluids, with a mature and respectful approach.
• The ability to work in a hot environment, including around industrial cremation equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when following identification, tagging and tracking procedures.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using systems for scanning, data entry and reporting.
• A proactive attitude towards maintenance, cleanliness, safety and general site responsibilities.
• The flexibility to support different areas of the operation and work collaboratively within a small team.
• A genuine understanding of the importance of treating every pet with dignity and care.

Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, farming, animal handling, trades or other physically demanding environments would be highly regarded. Full training will be provided.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time and a casual opportunities available.
• Permanent Monday–Friday roster with a rotating early and late shift.
• Early shift: 6:54am–3:00pm.
• Late shift: 9:54am–6:00pm.
• Steel-capped boots and required protective equipment provided.
• Opportunity to join a close-knit team in a meaningful and specialised industry.

Location – Clackline

This position is based in Clackline, approximately one hour outside Perth. Due to the location and roster requirements, we are ideally seeking candidates living locally or within the surrounding areas who can reliably commute to site.

Interested?

If you're reliable, physically capable and looking for a hands-on role where the work you do genuinely makes a difference to families and their beloved pets, we'd love to hear from you.