Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Texas is seeking a Crematory Operator to handle cremation processes with dignity and compliance. You will receive remains, verify identifications, document everything, and maintain logs and equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory adherence.

You will perform duties with compassion, attention to detail, and teamwork across affiliates, while maintaining chain of custody and supporting funeral home partners as required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license required if performing removals and transfers of bodies and delivering cremated remains.

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

Skills

Compassion

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Funeral service program or mortuary science training

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 RESPONSIBILITIESCares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation processReceives 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 maintenanceAdheres to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations applicable to the cremation of human remainsAdheres to all applicable policies and proceduresMaintains all Company logs/reports and required state-specific reportsMaintains all chain of custody paperworkPromotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conductMaintains the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilitiesMay deliver/release cremated remains to appropriate funeral home or proper authorityOther duties as directed by managementMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh 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.ExperienceMinimum one to three months experience as an apprenticeCertification/LicensesCertified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license required if performing removals and transfers of bodies and delivering cremated remainsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesFamiliar with the basic operation of industrial equipment to include basic trouble-shooting skillsBasic computer skillsAbility to maintain effective relationships with all affiliates and/or third partiesGood communication skillsHigh level of compassion and integrityProblem solving skillsAbility to multi task and set prioritiesDetail orientedPostal Code: 76542-1654Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-TX - Killeen