Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading funeral service provider in San Diego seeks a dedicated Crematory Operator to manage the cremation process while ensuring compliance with all legal and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and basic knowledge in the funeral service field. This role offers a starting salary of $20.00 per hour along with various health benefits and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law.
• Valid driver’s license required for removals and deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased respectfully during cremation.
• Ensure documentation and identification of the deceased.
• Maintain logs and reports as required.
• Adhere to all legal and safety regulations.
• Maintain crematorium and equipment.

Skills

Familiar with industrial equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Effective relationship skills

Good communication

High level of compassion

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal program in funeral service or mortuary science

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

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

Compensation:

Salary: $20.00/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