Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company |

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismeme​

Dependent Life Insurance

SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International in San Diego, CA is seeking a Crematory Operator to properly receive and process human remains, ensuring cremated remains are returned to the authorized person in accordance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. Responsibilities include handling remains with respect, completing required documentation, maintaining logs, and upholding licensing requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–3 months of apprenticeship experience, and a Certified

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Care for the deceased with respect during cremation process.
• Receive remains and verify complete documentation and proper visual identification.
• Complete all cremation process documentation and equipment maintenance records.
• Comply with regulations from licensing authorities for cremation of human remains.
• Adhere to company policies and maintain accurate logs/reports.
• Maintain chain of custody paperwork and general records.
• Promote a safe work environment through universal precautions.
• Maintain crematorium and equipment and adjacent facilities.
• May deliver or release remains to funeral homes or authorities as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Shift: 12am–8:30am

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Basic computers

Relationship skills

Education

High school diploma

Mortuary science program (state required)

Tools

None

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
• Shift: 12am-8:30am

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

Compensation

Salary: $21.50/Hr

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: 92113

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - San Diego