Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Jonesboro, United States, seeks a qualified embalmer to perform embalming and related preparation with accuracy, dignity, and respect for the deceased.

Responsibilities include verification of identification and authorization, restorations, dressings and cosmetics, removals and transfers, plus maintaining the preparation room, handling hazardous materials, and ensuring compliance with licensing and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from mortuary college or as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Verify identification and embalming authorization; perform restorations, dressings, cosmetics and transfers.
• Adhere to licensing regulations and safety standards.
• Assist with preparation room and facility maintenance; clean equipment and manage spills.
• Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials and inventory of supplies.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Compassion

Lifting 75+ lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree as required by state law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains
• Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
• Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
• Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
• Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

Experience

• Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred

Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
• Current state/province issued driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift over 75 pounds
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills

Postal Code: 30236-2223

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-GA - Jonesboro