Crematory Operator

foundationpartners; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

foundationpartners is seeking a Crematory Operator to ensure remains are correctly received, processed, and returned to families. You may assist with transporting the deceased, while maintaining composure and compassion in challenging situations.

A valid driver's license and ability to lift 100 lbs are required. Responsibilities include handling cremation tasks with care, maintaining equipment and facilities, ensuring complete documentation and proper identification, and delivering cremated

Qualifications

• Crematory operator certification is preferred
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record
• Ability to lift 100lbs safely
• Effective communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent follow-up skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Compassion & Empathy: Care for the deceased respectfully while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation process
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain the crematorium, equipment, and adjacent facilities
• Meticulous Attention: Receive remains and ensure all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is complete and accurate
• Critical Thinking: Receive instructions for multiple tasks, determine the ideal order for the tasks, and complete them promptly
• Safety Conscious: Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
• Professional Delivery: Delivers and releases cremated remains to the appropriate funeral home or family member

Skills

Compassion & Empathy

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Integrity

Follow-up skills

Reliability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a Crematory Operator, you will be responsible for seeing that the remains are correctly received, processed, and returned to the family. You may also assist with transporting the deceased from nursing homes, hospitals, residences, or coroner's offices to the funeral home. As funeral home representatives, you must maintain composure in challenging situations with compassion and kindness. You must be at least 21 years old, able to safely lift 100 lbs, and have a valid state-issued driver's license and a clean driving record.

What You Will Do:

• Compassion & Empathy: Care for the deceased respectfully while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation process
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain the crematorium, equipment, and adjacent facilities
• Meticulous Attention: Receive remains and ensure all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is complete and accurate
• Critical Thinking: Receive instructions for multiple tasks, determine the ideal order for the tasks, and complete them promptly
• Safety Conscious:Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
• Professional Delivery: Delivers and releases cremated remains to the appropriate funeral home or family member

What We Require:

• Crematory operator certification is preferred
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record
• Ability to lift 100lbs safely
• Effective communication skills and high levels of compassion and integrity
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent follow-up skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)