Embalmer Apprentice

Sci Corp; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Memphis, TN is seeking a funeral service associate to assist with removing, dressing and cosmetics, under supervision of a licensed embalmer. You will learn to handle remains respectfully while complying with licensing requirements and safety regulations.

The role requires physical capability (lifting over 75 pounds), good communication, basic computer skills, and a compassionate, discreet approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of or enrollment in a diploma program in funeral service or mortuary science.
• Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state law.
• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state.
• Current state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Care for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing tasks: verify identification and embalming authorization, perform restorations, removals and transfers, dress and style hair or apply cosmetics, and other preparation for human remains.
• Adhere to all licensing authority regulations.
• Assist with maintenance of preparation room and facility.
• Clean soiled equipment and manage hazardous material spills.
• Ensure hazardous materials and spills are handled per MSDS.
• Assist with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receive caskets and funeral home supplies.
• Promote a safe work environment through universal precautions and safe conduct.

Skills

Acceptable driving record

Lift 75+ lbs

MS Office knowledge

Compassion and integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary science diploma training or enrollment

Graduation pending from mortuary college

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Learns to care for the remains of the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks. Fulfills the requirements as dictated by the licensing board in the practicing state or province. Works under the supervision of a licensed embalmer.

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks: 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 be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of or currently enrolled in a diploma training program at a recognized college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science
• Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

Licenses

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

Experience

• None required

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