Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with公司

Job summary

Service Corporation International (SCI) is seeking an Embalmer in California to prepare human remains for viewing, burial, and final disposition. The role includes embalming, dressing, cosmetics, and casketing, with removals from places of death and heavy-call handling of phone inquiries.

Requirements include a California Embalmer license, a valid CA driver’s license, and HBV vaccination documentation; candidates must work a rotating 4-on/4-off night schedule and comply with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must possess a valid Embalmer’s license with the State of California.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Embalm human remains following mortuary standard preservation.
• Answer heavy phone traffic professionally and courteously.
• Prepare human remains for viewing, burial and other final disposition.
• Dress, cosmetize and casket human remains.
• Complete death calls and perform removals from places of death.
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies and dress code.

Skills

Professional communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

MS Office suite

HMIS program

Education

Embalmer’s license (CA)

Tools

HMIS program

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Professional Services is looking for a proficient Embalmer to answer heavy phone traffic, embalm human remains, assist in dressing, cosmetizing and casketing remains, making removals from places of death, maintaining a neat and clean work environment and other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Emburl human remains following mortuary standard preservation.
• Professionally and courteously answer our heavy phone traffic.
• Continuously put our mission, vision and values into practice.
• Maintain positive, respectful and professional working relationships with co-workers, cross-functional departments and all Rose Hills associates.
• Maintain a respectful work environment and positive working relationships with our third party removal companies, Hospital, Convalescent staff & Coroners Offices.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others.
• Complete death calls and perform removals from places of death.
• Strictly adhere to our attendance policy.
• Carry out all responsibilities following our company policies, procedures, rules, and controls.
• Abide by our company dress code and any department requests regarding work attire.
• Adhere to safety rules and funeral service industry regulations.
• Promptly report unsafe practices to management.
• Keep management promptly and fully informed of all issues, matters of significance, and take prompt corrective action where necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by management.
• Prepare human remains for viewing, burial and other final disposition.
• Ability to dress, cosmetize and casket human remains.
• Abide by established company policies, procedures, and controls.
• Assist with and or moving supplies upstairs and maintaining supply levels.
• Any other duties as assigned or directed by management.

Special Skills

• Must have the ability to professionally, efficiently and accurately complete tasks in an environment where constant interruptions occur.
• Communicate persuasively with co-workers, management team and customers, to gain cooperation; use persistence, finesse, and tact.
• Anticipate the needs of our department and recommend solutions.
• Have good written and oral communication skills.
• Know how to prioritize.
• Be accessible and approachable.
• Be self‑motivated and adaptable to change.
• Detail orientated.
• Understand the importance of continuous learning.
• MS Office Software: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Be familiar with HMIS program

Specific Job Requirements

• Must possess a valid Embalmer’s license with the State of California.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License
• Documentation of HBV vaccination record, agree to take HBV vaccination or sign a HBV informed consent/ refusal form

Physical Requirements

Includes but not limited to standing for long periods of time, occasionally may lift weight of up to 50lbs. Must be able to work every day around human remains and be able to tolerate odors and fumes from both the human remains and chemicals (such as formaldehyde, embalming fluid, cauterizing chemicals, and body fluids); odors, fumes, and dusting powders may cause discomfort and/or irritation to eyes and respiratory passages. Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to twenty (20) to thirty (30) bodies/caskets per day, weighing from 70lbs to 300lbs into and out of refrigerated storage; must have good driving record and be able to drive Company vehicles as needed; must be able to physically and emotionally handle the requirements of constantly being around and moving human remains in a temperature controlled environment. Must constantly think about and comply with health and safety regulations, and practice good hygiene. Hazard exposure: to human diseases, chemicals, sharps, and occasional low‑level radioactivity (resulting from medical tests on bodies). This is a rotating four (4) days on, four (4) days off schedule: 9:30pm - 8:00am

Compensation

Compensation: $26.00/hr – $36.00/hr Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits (dependent upon eligibility)

• 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

Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company’s hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran’s status or disability, or any other legally protected status.

SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.

As part of your pre‑employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer

Postal Code: 90601 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-CA - Whittier

Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well‑being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we’re dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.

“SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.