Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Crematory Operator in Falls Church, VA to handle cremation duties with care and professional conduct.

You will receive remains, complete documentation, and ensure proper identification, while following state regulations and company policies. A valid operator license and basic computer skills are required, with attention to safety and detail in a sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal funeral service or mortuary science program as required by state law.
• Minimum 1–3 months apprenticeship experience.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license if removals/deliveries of remains

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing all 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 licensing authority regulations applicable to 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 practicing universal precautions
• 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

Skills

Industrial equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Compassion & integrity

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; funeral service program

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: 22042

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-VA - Falls Church