Companions Service Assistant

Cedar Memorial•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Companions for Life continues a tradition of serving our community with compassionate and professional cremation for beloved pets. With our dedicated facilities and staff, we are seeking to add a part-time Companions Service Assistant/Crematory Operator. This position works three evenings per week, totaling approximately 22 hours per week, along with a rotating Saturday schedule. Evening hours are 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, possible overnight pickups.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Keen social awareness and integrity.
Excellent understanding of customer service.
Detail-oriented.
Strong work ethic and trustworthiness.
Team focused, must be able to work together for our common goal.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must be insurable by Cedar Memorial’s insurance provider.
Prolonged periods of standing may be required.
Must be able to lift up to 70.
Driving
Stooping
Reaching
Walking
Bending
Keyboarding
Listening
Standing
Twisting
Repetitive Motions
Working in seasonal weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Previous funeral or veterinary service is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performing all aspects of the cremation process, with instruction and training provided.
Compassionate and professional pickup of deceased pets from veterinary clinics and family homes.
Delivery of cremated remains to veterinary clinics and family homes.
Data entry of all pets from pickup to return in our SRS software.
Restock supplies as needed. Including but not limited to cleaning supplies and chemical supplies.
Clean and maintain cremation areas and vehicles.
Various other tasks as assigned.

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