Crematory Operator

Job Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing all tasks involved in the cremation process.
• Receives remains and ensures all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is accurate.
• Completes all required documentation with respect to the 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 company 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 an appropriate funeral home or proper authority.
• Completes other duties as directed by management.

• 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 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.

• Familiarity with the basic operation of industrial equipment, including 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.

Location:

Falls Church, VA.
Postal Code: 22042

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.