Crematory Operator

Job summary

The Crematory Operator is responsible for receiving and processing human remains in a respectful manner while adhering to all federal, state, and municipal regulations. They must maintain accurate documentation, manage equipment maintenance, and ensure the safe and proper return of cremated remains to authorized parties.

Job details

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 Compensation : 27.50$ Postal Code: M8Z 2C4 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: CA-ON - Toronto

What you’ll do

The Crematory Operator is responsible for receiving and processing human remains in a respectful manner while adhering to all federal, state, and municipal regulations. They must maintain accurate documentation, manage equipment maintenance, and ensure the safe and proper return of cremated remains to authorized parties.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with a formal program in funeral service or mortuary science where required by law. A minimum of one to three months of apprenticeship experience and a valid Certified Crematory Operator license are required.

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cremation process
• Industrial equipment operation
• Troubleshooting
• Documentation management
• Chain of custody
• Universal precautions
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Problem solving
• Multi-tasking
• Detail oriented
• Communication
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Detail Oriented
• Equipment Maintenance
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Multitasking
• Industrial Equipment
• National Apprenticeship Certificate
• Cremation
• Chain Of Custody
• Mortuary Science

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Crematory Operator
• Undertakers and Embalmers
• Crematory Operators

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