Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company0"

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Crematory Operator to properly receive and process human remains and ensure the cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities include handling remains respectfully, documenting and verifying identities, maintaining logs, and supporting a safe workplace. Requires high school diploma and state‑required certification; prior apprenticeship experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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: Basic operation of industrial equipment; basic trouble‑shooting; basic computer skills; communicate effectively with affil iates/third parties; compassion and integrity.

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 is 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 and adheres to universal precautions.
• Maintains the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities.
• May deliver/remain cremated remains to appropriate funeral home or proper authority.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion & integrity

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Relationship building

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Funeral service/mortuary 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

Pay

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

Postal Code: 60130 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-IL - Forest Park

Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.