Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Crematory Operator to properly receive and process human remains, ensuring cremated remains are returned to authorized individuals. You will work under federal, state and municipal regulations and must perform duties in line with company policies and mission.

The role requires care for the deceased, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to licensing rules. Applicant must hold a certified crematory operator credential and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a funeral service or mortuary science program where required by state law.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license may be required for removals/deliveries.
• Must follow licensing authority regulations for cremation services.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing cremation tasks.
• Receives remains and verifies documentation and visual identity.
• Completes cremation paperwork and equipment maintenance records.
• Adheres to local, state and federal cremation regulations and policies.
• Maintains logs, chain of custody documentation and state reports as required.
• Promotes safety and professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Integrity

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

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