Crematory Operator

Foundation-Partners-Group; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Competitive pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group in Lexington, SC is seeking a Crematory Operator to receive, process, and return remains to families. You may transport the deceased from nursing homes, hospitals, residences, or coroner's offices to the funeral home. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift 100 lbs are required.

You must be at least 21 and able to maintain composure in challenging situations with compassion and integrity. Crematory operator certification is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and return cremated remains to families.
• Transport the deceased to the funeral home from nursing homes, hospitals, residences, or coroner's offices.
• Maintain the crematorium, equipment, and adjacent facilities.
• Receive instructions, determine task order, and complete them promptly.
• Promote a safe work environment by following universal precautions and safe conduct principles.
• Deliver and release cremated remains to the appropriate funeral home or family member.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lexington, South Carolina, United States

Position Type

Full-time

Location(s)

SC Columbia Care Center

Who We Are

Every life tells a story worth honoring. At Foundation Partners Group, we are privileged to help families create meaningful goodbyes during their most vulnerable moments.

Since 2010, our team of nearly 1,600 compassionate professionals has served communities across 21 states, delivering funeral, cremation, and cemetery services with care, respect, and personalization. We're not just a network of locations--we're a team united by purpose, a community committed to ensuring every farewell reflects the individuality of the life it celebrates.

What You Will Do

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)

What We Offer

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference by helping families navigate one of life's most challenging times with compassion and care.
• Competitive Pay and Benefits:
  o Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
  o Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  o Wellness Rewards
  o 401k with company match
  o Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability
• Career Growth: Take advantage of ongoing training and advancement opportunities within the funeral service industry.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values respect, empathy, and service.

Foundation Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair employment practices and to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.