Transfer Specialist (part-time)

Service Corporation International; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Yakima, WA, is seeking a Transfer Specialist to perform first-call transfers of deceased individuals. You will drive company vehicles, maintain cleanliness, and ensure all paperwork aligns with policies and regulations.

The role requires compassionate interaction with families and adherence to safety standards. The position supports weekend, night, and holiday on-call rotations, with local travel up to 100% and a compensation range of $17.30–$18.00 per hour

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record preferred.
• Experience as courier/driver with direct customer interaction preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and manage physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transfer deceased using company vehicles in compliance with laws and policies.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic upkeep; report issues.
• Document transfer information into company software per procedures.
• Interact with families professionally and compassionately during transfers.
• Assist with loading/unloading and moving caskets as needed.
• Work beyond standard hours and travel locally as required.

Skills

Courteous customer interaction

Safe driving

Flexibility scheduling

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.The Transfer Specialist is responsible for the care, removal, and transport of deceased. This position will collaborate with other team members as required to ensure processes and procedures remain in compliance. Safely and courteously drive company owned vehicles. Maintains company vehicles cleanliness. Professional appearance and business suit required when in contact with families; casual attire for vehicle maintenance.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESTransfersSafely 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 identificationCooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and proceduresFor 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 impressionEnters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company proceduresTransports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving casketsVehicle MaintenanceWashes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentableFuels vehicles as necessaryFollows safety guidelines and expenditure processesMaintains personal protective and transfer supplies in vehicles including cleaning productsIdentifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspectionMinimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentLicensesCurrent state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordExperienceAt least one (1) year work experience as a courier, driver; with direct customer interaction strongly preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nightsAbility to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays rotationAbility to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 poundsAbility to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditionsBasic computer skills requiredWork ConditionsWork EnvironmentWork indoors and or outdoors during all seasons and weather conditionsLocal and/or multiple location traveling requiredComply with Field dress code policyWork PosturesFrequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per dayClimbing stairs to access buildings frequentlyPhysical DemandsPhysical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usageLifting, pushing, pulling up to 75 poundsWork HoursWorking beyond “standard” hours as the need arisesLocal travel up to 100% using company vehicleCompensation$17.30 - $18.00 an hour plus special pay removal payBenefitsPart-time associates working an average of 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k).Postal Code: 98902Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-WA - Yakima