Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Crematory Operator to carefully manage the cremation process, document accurately, and maintain equipment and records in support of families and regulated operations.

You will work under state laws and company policies, delivering compassionate service while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a respectful environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal funeral service or mortuary science program may be required by state law.
• Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver's license if removals and transfers are performed.
• Familiar with the basic operation of industrial equipment and basic troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills; ability to maintain relationships with affiliates/third parties; strong communication; compassion and integrity; problem solving; multitasking; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Cares for the deceased respectfully while performing cremation-related tasks.
• Receives remains and ensures documentation and visual identification are complete.
• Completes documentation related to cremation and equipment maintenance.
• Adheres to licensing regulations for cremation and company policies.
• Maintains logs, state-specific reports, and chain-of-custody paperwork.
• Promotes a safe workplace by following universal precautions and safe conduct.
• Maintains crematorium and adjacent facilities; may deliver remains to funeral home or authorities.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Technical aptitude

Computer skills

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal funeral service or mortuary science 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: 33309

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-FL - Fort Lauderdale