Mortuary Transporter

Family First Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Family First Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Care Team Specialist to safely transport the deceased for funeral homes and agencies. The role involves coordinating with families, examiners, and first responders, while upholding dignity and safety in every removal.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and the ability to lift 100–150 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Must reside in Kalamazoo or Portage, MI.
• Ability to lift 100–150 lbs.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overnight; on-call duties apply.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport human remains for funeral homes, medical examiners, and body donation agencies.
• Interact with grieving family members and state agency personnel.
• Collaborate with team to complete removals.
• Adhere to safe removal procedures and practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

On-call ability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a Care Team Specialist at Family First Funeral & Cremation Services, you will be the face of our organization! We are dedicated and teamwork-driven. You will work closely with funeral homes, medical examiners, and first responders to safely, respectfully, and successfully transport the deceased.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely transport human remains for funeral homes, medical examiners, and body donation agencies.
• Interact with grieving family members and various state agency personnel.
• Work and collaborate as a team to complete removals.
• Abide by safe removal procedures and practices.
• Completion of records of transport and other paperwork needed by funeral homes, medical examiners' offices, ETC.
• Keeping company vehicles clean and in proper working order.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a black suit, white dress shirt, black dress shoes, and black socks.
• Facial hair kept neat and clean, good hygiene, modest piercings.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overnight.
• An understanding of “On Call” work schedule and pay.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to get to work.
• Must live in Kalamazoo or Portage, MI.
• Ability to lift and carry 100-150 Lbs.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to ever changing situations/ environments.