Crematory Operator

About the role

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Job Location: US-CA - Oakland

Postal Code: 94603

Responsibilities

• Properly receive and process human remains and ensures that the cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and applicable Federal, State and Municipal regulations.
• Duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation process.
• Receives remains and ensures all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is complete and accurate.
• Completes all required documentation with respect to cremation process and equipment maintenance.
• Adheres to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations applicable to the cremation of human remains.
• Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintains all Company logs/reports and required state-specific reports.
• Maintains all chain of custody paperwork.
• Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.
• Maintains the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities.
• May deliver/release cremated remains to appropriate funeral home or proper authority.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science where required by state law.

Experience: Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice.

Certification/Licenses: Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license required if performing removals and transfers of bodies and delivering cremated remains.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiar with the basic operation of industrial equipment to include basic trouble‑shooting skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with all affiliates and/or third parties.
• Good communication skills.
• High level of compassion and integrity.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and set priorities.
• Detail oriented.

Pay

Salary: $28.00/hr.

Benefits

• 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