Embalmer

sci; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Mobile, AL is seeking an embalmer to perform professional preparation of human remains with care and respect. The role includes verification of identification, restorations, removals and transfers, dressing, styling, cosmetics, and related tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and mortuary college credentials, is licensed where required, and can lift heavy loads while maintaining compassion, integrity, and strong communication in a fast-paced funeral home environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or as required by state law.
• Embalmer/apprentice experience as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased respectfully while embalming, restorations, removals, transfers, dressing, styling, and cosmetics.
• Adheres to licensing regulations.
• Assists with preparation room and facility maintenance.
• Cleans equipment and handles hazardous material spills safely.
• Handles hazardous materials per MSDS guidance.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receives caskets and funeral supplies.
• Promotes safe work environment by universal precautions.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Problem solving

Physical strength

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited mortuary college

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: 36606

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-AL - Mobile