Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Mobile, AL seeks a Crematory Operator to handle cremation tasks with care and accuracy. You will verify remains, complete necessary documentation, and maintain equipment and logs while complying with regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1–3 months of apprentice experience, plus applicable state Crematory Operator certification and a valid driver’s license if removals or releases are performed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent completed.
• Formal mortuary science or funeral service program required by state law where applicable.
• Minimum 1–3 months experience as an apprentice.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased with respect during cremation process.
• Receive remains, verify documentation and visual ID.
• Complete cremation paperwork and maintain equipment logs.
• Follow all licensing regulations and company policies.
• Maintain crematorium, equipment and facilities; promote safe work practices.
• Possibly deliver/ release cremated remains to funeral home or authorities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary science program or college tech cert (where required by state)

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

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: 36605

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-AL - Mobile