Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Memphis, TN is seeking an embalmer to perform embalming activities with respect and care for the deceased. Responsibilities include verification of ID, restorations, removals, dressing, cosmetics, and preparing remains for viewing and disposition.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited mortuary college or state-required credential, plus licensing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate from an accredited mortuary college or state-approved degree
• 2 years embalming experience in a 200-call minimum/year facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased respectfully while performing embalming tasks
• Verify identification and embalming authorization; perform restorations
• Complete removals and transfers; dress and apply cosmetics as needed
• Assist with preparation room and facility maintenance
• Handle cleanup of equipment and hazardous spills per MSDS
• Assist with inventory of chemicals and supplies
• Receive caskets and funeral home supplies
• Promote safety and universal precautions in the workplace

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Compassion and integrity

Lifting ability

Driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state-required credential

Tools

Computers

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: 38122

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-TN - Memphis