Crematory operator job description
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Example crematory operator requirements on a job description
Crematory operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in crematory operator job postings.
Sample crematory operator requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of crematory operator certification.
- Knowledge of safety guidelines.
- Experience operating crematory equipment.
Sample required crematory operator soft skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Crematory operator job description example 1
Service Corporation International crematory operator job description
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
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Ensure that human remains are transported properly to the crematory, are received and logged into the crematory log book, are cremated strictly according to state and federal laws, and that the ashes are carefully and completely processed and placed into the correct urns.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
* Properly identify human remains against the paperwork and logbook to ensure that the correct body is cremated and is placed in the correct urn.
* Occasionally greet families who want to witness the cremation and answer their questions. Ensure that health and safety rules are strictly maintained.
* Perform cremation of human remains by preheating the retort; pushing the container with the body inside it into the retort; positioning the container inside the retort; closing the retort doors and pushing the igniter button; monitoring the internal retort temperature by watching the gauges to insure overheating does not occur; and ensuring that the human remains are completely cremated.
* Using Personal Protective Equipment, process cremated human remains to ensure that no ashes remain in the retort, that they are all placed carefully in the correct urn, and that cleanliness around the retort is strictly maintained.
* Carefully complete the crematory logbook with all of the required data.
* At the end of each day, ensure that all urns with cremated remains are transported to the Interment Office.
* Ensure that all work areas, working conditions, and work habits are performed in accordance with Company, state, and federal rules and regulations by understanding the importance of health and safety. Report unsafe equipment and conditions to management.
* Be prepared for unannounced visits by state inspectors who audit the crematory process twice a year by scrupulously following rules and regulations, maintaining detailed records and logbooks, and keeping the crematory very clean.
* Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems and significant matters, and take prompt corrective action as needed.
* Participate in training and skill development opportunities to improve competency and customer service.
* Report to work on time and maintain standard attendance.
Experience and Education:
* Stable experience in work involving communication, driving, customer service, and/or following directions
* High School Diploma or GED
Special Skills
* Must possess valid Crematory Operator training certificate
* Possession of Crematory Manager license preferred
* Ability to operate crematory under limited supervision
* Valid CA driver's license
* Drive Company vehicles and follow driving directions
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Compassionate personality to relate with the bereaved
* Problem solving skills
* Ability to multitask and set priorities, and have a mind for detail
* Current HBV vaccination
Working Environment
Drive Company van from mortuary to crematory; move containerized human remains from van into the crematory; using safety precautions for protection from human diseases, move container into the retort for cremation; work inside the crematory where the temperature can increase from warm to hot, and where dust and fumes must be tolerated; must be flexible to work occasional overtime and outside of normally scheduled hours.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically bend, reach, kneel, stoop, lift, carry, push or pull up to seven bodies/caskets per day, weighing up to 200# out of refrigerated storage at the mortuary and drive them to the crematory several miles away; must have good driving record; must be able to physically and emotionally handle the requirements of constantly being around and moving human remains from a temperature controlled environment to the crematory. Must constantly think about and comply with health and safety regulations, and practice good hygiene.
Equipment / Machines Operated
* Personal Protective Equipment
* Heavy oven gloves, heat reflective jacket, respirator mask, face shield, rubber gloves, smock
* Company vehicle
* Mortuary first call cot, roller tables
* Caskets and cardboard boxes
* Crematory retort, pulverizing processor
* Urns, very detailed logbooks
Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran's status or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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.
Postal Code: 90601
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - Whittier
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Ensure that human remains are transported properly to the crematory, are received and logged into the crematory log book, are cremated strictly according to state and federal laws, and that the ashes are carefully and completely processed and placed into the correct urns.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
* Properly identify human remains against the paperwork and logbook to ensure that the correct body is cremated and is placed in the correct urn.
* Occasionally greet families who want to witness the cremation and answer their questions. Ensure that health and safety rules are strictly maintained.
* Perform cremation of human remains by preheating the retort; pushing the container with the body inside it into the retort; positioning the container inside the retort; closing the retort doors and pushing the igniter button; monitoring the internal retort temperature by watching the gauges to insure overheating does not occur; and ensuring that the human remains are completely cremated.
* Using Personal Protective Equipment, process cremated human remains to ensure that no ashes remain in the retort, that they are all placed carefully in the correct urn, and that cleanliness around the retort is strictly maintained.
* Carefully complete the crematory logbook with all of the required data.
* At the end of each day, ensure that all urns with cremated remains are transported to the Interment Office.
* Ensure that all work areas, working conditions, and work habits are performed in accordance with Company, state, and federal rules and regulations by understanding the importance of health and safety. Report unsafe equipment and conditions to management.
* Be prepared for unannounced visits by state inspectors who audit the crematory process twice a year by scrupulously following rules and regulations, maintaining detailed records and logbooks, and keeping the crematory very clean.
* Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems and significant matters, and take prompt corrective action as needed.
* Participate in training and skill development opportunities to improve competency and customer service.
* Report to work on time and maintain standard attendance.
Experience and Education:
* Stable experience in work involving communication, driving, customer service, and/or following directions
* High School Diploma or GED
Special Skills
* Must possess valid Crematory Operator training certificate
* Possession of Crematory Manager license preferred
* Ability to operate crematory under limited supervision
* Valid CA driver's license
* Drive Company vehicles and follow driving directions
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Compassionate personality to relate with the bereaved
* Problem solving skills
* Ability to multitask and set priorities, and have a mind for detail
* Current HBV vaccination
Working Environment
Drive Company van from mortuary to crematory; move containerized human remains from van into the crematory; using safety precautions for protection from human diseases, move container into the retort for cremation; work inside the crematory where the temperature can increase from warm to hot, and where dust and fumes must be tolerated; must be flexible to work occasional overtime and outside of normally scheduled hours.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically bend, reach, kneel, stoop, lift, carry, push or pull up to seven bodies/caskets per day, weighing up to 200# out of refrigerated storage at the mortuary and drive them to the crematory several miles away; must have good driving record; must be able to physically and emotionally handle the requirements of constantly being around and moving human remains from a temperature controlled environment to the crematory. Must constantly think about and comply with health and safety regulations, and practice good hygiene.
Equipment / Machines Operated
* Personal Protective Equipment
* Heavy oven gloves, heat reflective jacket, respirator mask, face shield, rubber gloves, smock
* Company vehicle
* Mortuary first call cot, roller tables
* Caskets and cardboard boxes
* Crematory retort, pulverizing processor
* Urns, very detailed logbooks
Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran's status or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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.
Postal Code: 90601
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - Whittier
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Crematory operator job description example 2
NorthStar Memorial Group crematory operator job description
We are changing the culture of our profession in a positive way and we want you to be a part of it. Apply today to hear more about the amazing opportunities here. We can't wait to speak with you about the incredible reasons why you'll love it here.
Benefits of Working at Branam:
+ We are the preferred provider in our community. Passion is what drives us to treat every family we serve as if they were our own, & that includes our Memorial Plan family.
+ We are a dynamic privately-owned funeral company offering multiple opportunities for growth.
+ We offer competitive pay, 401K, Health/Dental insurance, paid vacations, and a positive environment.
+ We are putting safety first! We continue to meet and exceed all CDC mandated safeguards for the safety and health of our team.
+ We strive to maintain a schedule that allows work/life balance.
Why Miami, FL:
+ Weather is amazing all year round
+ No state income tax
+ Reliable public transportation
+ Amazing eats including authentic Cuban and Latin cuisine
+ An abundance of festivals, museums and theaters
Here at Branam we strive for work and life: balanced. Ideas and innovation: invited. Employment here is designed to transcend expectations. We pride ourselves on providing careers that reward your passion for impacting the lives of others with the culture, to change yours.
We are seeking a Crematory Operator for Branam Crematory. This position will be responsible for determining if and how the cremation will be performed and ensuring proper cremated remains are returned to the appropriate authority. The successful candidate will have a current license to operate a crematory and previous experience in cremation.
+ Ensure facilities and equipment are clean, well maintained and in safe working order
+ Demonstrate proficiency in proper operating procedures
+ Maintain identification integrity throughout the process by following policies and procedures
+ Verify all NorthStar and any state required forms are complete and accurate prior to cremating
+ Handle final preparation of cremated remains and proper packing in the correct container
+ Maintain crematory records including service and maintenance records
+ Archive crematory logs and daily temperature charts as required by your licenses and permits
+ Work with various departments to accomplish tasks efficiently and accurately
+ Ensure the highest degree of care and dignity are afforded to the deceased, and that the cremation will be performed under the strictest of policies and procedures
+ Ensure the chamber is neat and clean after each cremation
+ Show respect and sensitivity toward client families
+ Handle all remains with dignity, respect and care
+ Required licensure to operate a crematory at the location
+ Understanding of OSHA and EPA guidelines
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
ID: 2022-6358
External Company Name: Northstar Memorial Group
External Company URL: www.nsmg.com
Street: 809 N Krome Avenue
Region: Memorial Plan (Miami)
Benefits of Working at Branam:
+ We are the preferred provider in our community. Passion is what drives us to treat every family we serve as if they were our own, & that includes our Memorial Plan family.
+ We are a dynamic privately-owned funeral company offering multiple opportunities for growth.
+ We offer competitive pay, 401K, Health/Dental insurance, paid vacations, and a positive environment.
+ We are putting safety first! We continue to meet and exceed all CDC mandated safeguards for the safety and health of our team.
+ We strive to maintain a schedule that allows work/life balance.
Why Miami, FL:
+ Weather is amazing all year round
+ No state income tax
+ Reliable public transportation
+ Amazing eats including authentic Cuban and Latin cuisine
+ An abundance of festivals, museums and theaters
Here at Branam we strive for work and life: balanced. Ideas and innovation: invited. Employment here is designed to transcend expectations. We pride ourselves on providing careers that reward your passion for impacting the lives of others with the culture, to change yours.
We are seeking a Crematory Operator for Branam Crematory. This position will be responsible for determining if and how the cremation will be performed and ensuring proper cremated remains are returned to the appropriate authority. The successful candidate will have a current license to operate a crematory and previous experience in cremation.
+ Ensure facilities and equipment are clean, well maintained and in safe working order
+ Demonstrate proficiency in proper operating procedures
+ Maintain identification integrity throughout the process by following policies and procedures
+ Verify all NorthStar and any state required forms are complete and accurate prior to cremating
+ Handle final preparation of cremated remains and proper packing in the correct container
+ Maintain crematory records including service and maintenance records
+ Archive crematory logs and daily temperature charts as required by your licenses and permits
+ Work with various departments to accomplish tasks efficiently and accurately
+ Ensure the highest degree of care and dignity are afforded to the deceased, and that the cremation will be performed under the strictest of policies and procedures
+ Ensure the chamber is neat and clean after each cremation
+ Show respect and sensitivity toward client families
+ Handle all remains with dignity, respect and care
+ Required licensure to operate a crematory at the location
+ Understanding of OSHA and EPA guidelines
Want to stay informed about new job opportunities at NorthStar? Join our Talent Network & receive alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
ID: 2022-6358
External Company Name: Northstar Memorial Group
External Company URL: www.nsmg.com
Street: 809 N Krome Avenue
Region: Memorial Plan (Miami)
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Crematory operator job description example 3
Rose Hills Mortuary crematory operator job description
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!
Ensure that human remains are transported properly to the crematory, are received and logged into the crematory log book, are cremated strictly according to state and federal laws, and that the ashes are carefully and completely processed and placed into the correct urns.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
+ Properly identify human remains against the paperwork and logbook to ensure that the correct body is cremated and is placed in the correct urn.
+ Occasionally greet families who want to witness the cremation and answer their questions. Ensure that health and safety rules are strictly maintained.
+ Perform cremation of human remains by preheating the retort; pushing the container with the body inside it into the retort; positioning the container inside the retort; closing the retort doors and pushing the igniter button; monitoring the internal retort temperature by watching the gauges to insure overheating does not occur; and ensuring that the human remains are completely cremated.
+ Using Personal Protective Equipment, process cremated human remains to ensure that no ashes remain in the retort, that they are all placed carefully in the correct urn, and that cleanliness around the retort is strictly maintained.
+ Carefully complete the crematory logbook with all of the required data.
+ At the end of each day, ensure that all urns with cremated remains are transported to the Interment Office.
+ Ensure that all work areas, working conditions, and work habits are performed in accordance with Company, state, and federal rules and regulations by understanding the importance of health and safety. Report unsafe equipment and conditions to management.
+ Be prepared for unannounced visits by state inspectors who audit the crematory process twice a year by scrupulously following rules and regulations, maintaining detailed records and logbooks, and keeping the crematory very clean.
+ Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems and significant matters, and take prompt corrective action as needed.
+ Participate in training and skill development opportunities to improve competency and customer service.
+ Report to work on time and maintain standard attendance.
**Experience and Education:**
+ Stable experience in work involving communication, driving, customer service, and/or following directions
+ High School Diploma or GED
**Special Skills**
+ Must possess valid Crematory Operator training certificate
+ Possession of Crematory Manager license preferred
+ Ability to operate crematory under limited supervision
+ Valid CA driver's license
+ Drive Company vehicles and follow driving directions
+ Good verbal and written communication skills
+ Compassionate personality to relate with the bereaved
+ Problem solving skills
+ Ability to multitask and set priorities, and have a mind for detail
+ Current HBV vaccination
**Working Environment**
Drive Company van from mortuary to crematory; move containerized human remains from van into the crematory; using safety precautions for protection from human diseases, move container into the retort for cremation; work inside the crematory where the temperature can increase from warm to hot, and where dust and fumes must be tolerated; must be flexible to work occasional overtime and outside of normally scheduled hours.
**Physical Requirements**
Must be able to physically bend, reach, kneel, stoop, lift, carry, push or pull up to seven bodies/caskets per day, weighing up to 200# out of refrigerated storage at the mortuary and drive them to the crematory several miles away; must have good driving record; must be able to physically and emotionally handle the requirements of constantly being around and moving human remains from a temperature controlled environment to the crematory. Must constantly think about and comply with health and safety regulations, and practice good hygiene.
**Equipment / Machines Operated**
+ Personal Protective Equipment
+ Heavy oven gloves, heat reflective jacket, respirator mask, face shield, rubber gloves, smock
+ Company vehicle
+ Mortuary first call cot, roller tables
+ Caskets and cardboard boxes
+ Crematory retort, pulverizing processor
+ Urns, very detailed logbooks
**_Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran's status or disability, or any other legally protected status._**
**_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._**
Postal Code: 90601
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - Whittier
Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!
Ensure that human remains are transported properly to the crematory, are received and logged into the crematory log book, are cremated strictly according to state and federal laws, and that the ashes are carefully and completely processed and placed into the correct urns.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
+ Properly identify human remains against the paperwork and logbook to ensure that the correct body is cremated and is placed in the correct urn.
+ Occasionally greet families who want to witness the cremation and answer their questions. Ensure that health and safety rules are strictly maintained.
+ Perform cremation of human remains by preheating the retort; pushing the container with the body inside it into the retort; positioning the container inside the retort; closing the retort doors and pushing the igniter button; monitoring the internal retort temperature by watching the gauges to insure overheating does not occur; and ensuring that the human remains are completely cremated.
+ Using Personal Protective Equipment, process cremated human remains to ensure that no ashes remain in the retort, that they are all placed carefully in the correct urn, and that cleanliness around the retort is strictly maintained.
+ Carefully complete the crematory logbook with all of the required data.
+ At the end of each day, ensure that all urns with cremated remains are transported to the Interment Office.
+ Ensure that all work areas, working conditions, and work habits are performed in accordance with Company, state, and federal rules and regulations by understanding the importance of health and safety. Report unsafe equipment and conditions to management.
+ Be prepared for unannounced visits by state inspectors who audit the crematory process twice a year by scrupulously following rules and regulations, maintaining detailed records and logbooks, and keeping the crematory very clean.
+ Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems and significant matters, and take prompt corrective action as needed.
+ Participate in training and skill development opportunities to improve competency and customer service.
+ Report to work on time and maintain standard attendance.
**Experience and Education:**
+ Stable experience in work involving communication, driving, customer service, and/or following directions
+ High School Diploma or GED
**Special Skills**
+ Must possess valid Crematory Operator training certificate
+ Possession of Crematory Manager license preferred
+ Ability to operate crematory under limited supervision
+ Valid CA driver's license
+ Drive Company vehicles and follow driving directions
+ Good verbal and written communication skills
+ Compassionate personality to relate with the bereaved
+ Problem solving skills
+ Ability to multitask and set priorities, and have a mind for detail
+ Current HBV vaccination
**Working Environment**
Drive Company van from mortuary to crematory; move containerized human remains from van into the crematory; using safety precautions for protection from human diseases, move container into the retort for cremation; work inside the crematory where the temperature can increase from warm to hot, and where dust and fumes must be tolerated; must be flexible to work occasional overtime and outside of normally scheduled hours.
**Physical Requirements**
Must be able to physically bend, reach, kneel, stoop, lift, carry, push or pull up to seven bodies/caskets per day, weighing up to 200# out of refrigerated storage at the mortuary and drive them to the crematory several miles away; must have good driving record; must be able to physically and emotionally handle the requirements of constantly being around and moving human remains from a temperature controlled environment to the crematory. Must constantly think about and comply with health and safety regulations, and practice good hygiene.
**Equipment / Machines Operated**
+ Personal Protective Equipment
+ Heavy oven gloves, heat reflective jacket, respirator mask, face shield, rubber gloves, smock
+ Company vehicle
+ Mortuary first call cot, roller tables
+ Caskets and cardboard boxes
+ Crematory retort, pulverizing processor
+ Urns, very detailed logbooks
**_Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran's status or disability, or any other legally protected status._**
**_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._**
Postal Code: 90601
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-CA - Whittier
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Updated March 14, 2024
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