Crematory Operator

Sci Corp; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Peachtree City, GA is seeking a Crematory Operator to perform cremation duties with dignity and respect. You will receive remains, verify documentation, and ensure accurate visual identification and reporting.

You must comply with applicable regulations, maintain logs, and assist with equipment maintenance and safety. A high school diploma and a short funeral service or mortuary program, plus a brief apprenticeship, are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal funeral service or mortuary science program completed as required by state law.
• Apprentice experience (1–3 months) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased in a respectful manner throughout cremation processing.
• Receive remains and confirm documentation and visual identification.
• Complete all cremation-related paperwork and equipment maintenance records.
• Adhere to licensing regulations and safety procedures.
• Maintain logs and state-specific reports and chain of custody.
• Deliver remains to funeral homes or authorities as needed.
• Support a safe work environment by following universal precautions.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of formal funeral service or mortuary science program per state law

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

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: 30269

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-GA - Peachtree City