Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a crematory operator to perform cremation tasks with compassion and integrity. You will receive remains, document accurately, operate equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining logs and safety standards.

Responsibilities include handling documentation, coordinating with funeral homes, and delivering remains where required. The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to company policies in a respectful

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal mortuary program required where state law.
• One to three months experience as an apprentice.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license for removals.
• Familiar with basic operation of industrial equipment and troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain relationships with affiliates and third parties.
• Good communication skills.
• High level of compassion and integrity.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi task and set priorities.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner during cremation processes.
• Receives remains, verifies documentation and visual identification.
• Completes cremation process documentation and equipment maintenance.
• Complies with licensing regulations for cremation of human remains.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Maintains logs and required state reports.
• Maintains chain of custody documentation.
• Promotes a safe work environment with universal precautions.
• Maintains the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities.
• May deliver remains to funeral homes or proper authority.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Funeral service or mortuary science program

Tools

Basic computer skills

Industrial equipment operation

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