Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Park Forest (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Forest Park, IL is seeking a Crematory Operator to perform cremation duties with dignity and accuracy. You will handle remains, complete required records, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

The role requires a High school diploma or equivalent, an apprenticeship experience, and state certification as a Crematory Operator. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal program in funeral service or mortuary science as required by state law.
• Minimum 1–3 months experience as an apprentice.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license if removals/deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased respectfully during cremation process.
• Receive remains and ensure all documentation and visual identification are complete.
• Complete all required cremation process documentation and equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to licensing regulations for cremation activities at all levels.
• Maintain company logs/reports and state-specific reports.
• Promote safety and universal precautions in daily work.
• Maintain crematorium, equipment and facilities.
• May deliver remains to funeral homes or authorities.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Industrial equipment操作

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Compassion and integrity

Problem solving

Multi tasking

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Funeral service/mortuary science program

Tools

Certified Crematory Operator

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

Pay

$22.00 an hour and negotiable based on experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Sick Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 60130

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-IL - Forest Park