Transfer Specialist (part-time)

sci; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

sci is seeking a dedicated driver/courier in Tahlequah, OK, to perform first call transfers of deceased and related duties. You will work with funeral homes, hospitals, and responders, ensuring proper paperwork and chain-of-custody practices.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid state driver’s license, and at least 1 year of courier experience with customer interaction. Heavy lifting and irregular hours are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Ability to work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform first call transfer of deceased in accordance with local and state/provincial laws as well as company policies and procedures.
• Cooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and procedures
• For home transfers, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation.
• Enters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company procedures
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving caskets

Skills

Schedule flexibility

On-call availability

Heavy lifting

Physical stamina

Driving in adverse conditions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Transfers

• Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform "first call" transfer of deceased in accordance with local and state/provincial laws as well as company policies and procedures. Follows processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification
• Cooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and procedures
• For home transfers, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation. Follows company procedures in transferring soiled garments, bedding, or other materials; leaves a warm and courteous first impression
• Enters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company procedures
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving caskets

Vehicle Maintenance

• Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentable
• Fuels vehicles as necessary
• Follows safety guidelines and expenditure processes
• Maintains personal protective and transfer supplies in vehicles including cleaning products
• Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspection

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses

Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Experience

At least one (1) year work experience as a courier, driver; with direct customer interaction strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nights
• Ability to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays rotation
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Ability to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditions
• Basic computer skills required

Work Conditions

Work Environment

Work indoors and or outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

Local and/or multiple location traveling required

Comply with Field dress code policy

Work Postures

Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day

Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 75 pounds

Work Hours

Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises

Local travel up to 100% using company vehicle

Postal Code

74464

Category (Portal Searching)

Operations

Job Location

US-OK - Tahlequah