Crematory Operator & Equipment Specialist

Service Corporation International; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company0"

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Crematory Operator to properly receive and process human remains and ensure the cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities include handling remains respectfully, documenting and verifying identities, maintaining logs, and supporting a safe workplace. Requires high school diploma and state‑required certification; prior apprenticeship experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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: Basic operation of industrial equipment; basic trouble‑shooting; basic computer skills; communicate effectively with affil iates/third parties; compassion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing all tasks involved in the cremation process.
• Receives remains and ensures all documentation is complete and visual identification is accurate.
• Completes all required documentation with respect to cremation process and equipment maintenance.
• Adheres to all licensing authority regulations applicable to 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 and adheres to universal precautions.
• Maintains the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities.
• May deliver/remain cremated remains to appropriate funeral home or proper authority.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion & integrity

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Relationship building

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Funeral service/mortuary program

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking a Crematory Operator to properly receive and process human remains and ensure the cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities include handling remains respectfully, documenting and verifying identities, maintaining logs, and supporting a safe workplace. Requires high school diploma and state‑required certification; prior apprenticeship experience is a plus.