Crematory Operator

sci; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Crematory Operator to join our operations team. You will receive and process human remains, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing remains for cremation, maintaining equipment, and handling cremated remains with care. It requires compassion, integrity, and strict adherence to procedures in a respectful environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of program in funeral service or mortuary science as required by state law.
• Minimum 1–3 months of apprentice experience.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased respectfully while performing cremation tasks.
• Receives remains and ensures documentation and visual ID are complete.
• Completes required documentation for cremation and equipment maintenance.
• Adheres to licensing regulations applicable to cremation of human remains.
• Maintains company logs/reports and required state reports.
• Promotes safe work environment and universal precautions.
• Maintains crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities.
• May deliver/release cremated remains to funeral home or authority.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Crematory operation

Documentation

Safety awareness

Compassion

Communication

Detail orientation

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Funeral service education

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Properly receive and process human remains and ensures that the cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and applicable Federal, State and Municipal regulations. Duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation process
• Receives remains and ensures all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is complete and accurate.
• Completes all required documentation with respect to cremation process and equipment maintenance
• Adheres to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations applicable to the cremation of human remains
• Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures
• Maintains all Company logs/reports and required state-specific reports
• Maintains all chain of custody paperwork
• Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
• Maintains the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities
• May deliver/release cremated remains to appropriate funeral home or proper authority
• Other duties as directed by management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science where required by state law.

Experience

Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice

Certification/Licenses

Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver's license required if performing removals and transfers of bodies and delivering cremated remains

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiar with the basic operation of industrial equipment to include basic trouble-shooting skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with all affiliates and/or third parties
• Good communication skills
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Detail oriented

Postal Code: 37421

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-TN - Chattanooga