Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Forest Park (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare

Dependent care)

Health Savings Account with Company

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismembr

Dependent Life Insurance

SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Ohio is seeking a Crematory Operator to properly receive and process human remains and ensure cremated remains are returned to authorized persons, in line with company policies and regulations.

You will assist with documentation, identification, equipment maintenance, and adherence to licensing requirements, while promoting safety and compassion in all interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal funeral service/mortuary program as required by state law.
• Minimum 1–3 months experience as an apprentice.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver's license if removals/deliveries.
• Familiar with basic operation of industrial equipment; basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with affiliates/third parties.

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 being aware of and 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

Compassion

Integrity

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Prioritization

Industrial equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Funeral service program

Mortuary science training

Job description

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
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Detail oriented

Pay: $22.00 an hour and negotiable based on experience

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Sick Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Service Corporation International is North America’s leading provider of death care services, operating numerous funeral homes and cemeteries under the Dignity Memorial® brand.

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