Crematory Operator (Temporary)

Service Corporation International; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (health / 0

Health Savings Account with Company Co

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismembe

Dependent Life Insurance

SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sci Corp in Atascadero, CA is seeking a compassionate Certified Crematory Operator to properly receive and process cremated remains, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will document, identify, and maintain logs while handling cremation equipment and related duties.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a mortuary science program as required by state law, plus 1–3 months of apprenticeship experience and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal mortuary program as required by state law.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by state; valid driver’s license if performing removals.
• Familiar with operation of industrial equipment and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to maintain logs, reports and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased with respect while performing cremation tasks.
• Receives remains and completes documentation with visual ID.
• Completes cremation process documentation and equipment maintenance logs.
• Adheres to licensing regulations applicable to cremation and safety policies.
• Maintains all chain-of-custody paperwork and state reports.
• Promotes safe work environment and general safety practices.
• May deliver or release cremated remains to funeral homes or authorities.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Compassion and integrity

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary science program completed

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

Compensation

Salary: $21.00/hr - $27.00/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

Postal Code: 93422

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - Atascadero