Crematory Operator

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida in Punta Gorda, FL, seeks a Crematory Operator to perform cremation processes with compassion and professionalism. You will ensure accurate documentation, maintain logs, and handle remains in accordance with regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities include operating cremation equipment, preserving chain of custody, and delivering remains when required, while upholding safety and integrity across all tasks.

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.
• Minimum 1–3 months experience as an apprentice
• 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

• Care for the deceased in a respectful manner during the cremation process.
• Receive remains and ensure documentation is complete and visual identification is accurate.
• Complete all required documentation with respect to cremation process and equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to all licensing authority regulations applicable to cremation of human remains
• Maintain all company logs/reports and required state-specific reports
• Maintain chain of custody paperwork
• Promote a safe work environment by following universal precautions
• Maintain 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

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Funeral service / mortuary science program (state required)

Tools

Crematory equipment operation

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: 33982

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-FL - Punta Gorda