Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. 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. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 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 MINIMUM 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: $ Benefits: MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)Health Savings Account with Company ContributionSick LeaveShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceVoluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceSCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company matchEmployee Assistance Program Postal Code: 81505 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-CO - Grand Junction Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. "SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

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.
Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice
Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver’s license required if performing removals and transfers of bodies and delivering cremated remains
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

Responsibilities

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