Crematory Operator

<p><strong>Why Work for Ertel Funeral Home?</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Service</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.</li> <li>Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>Benefits</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.</li> <li>Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.</li> <li>Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.</li> <li>Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.</li> <li>Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>Culture</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.</li> <li>We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.</li> <li>We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Functions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Operates cremation equipment and chamber/retort and ensures that cremation procedures are followed.</li> <li>Receives decedent(s) and ensures proper paperwork and protocol is followed.</li> <li>Performs verification of the deceased and reviews required documentation prior to performing cremation.</li> <li>Fully cleans crematory equipment (e.g., retort) after each cremation to prevent commingling of cremated remains.</li> <li>Maintains log of all cremations in accordance with state and/or local requirements.</li> <li>Provides cremated remains to the Funeral Director for interment or delivery to the client family.</li> <li>Performs general maintenance and care of crematory equipment.</li> <li>Facilitates annual retort inspection, general repairs and maintains service records.</li> <li>Maintains inventory supplies and orders items needed to run crematory.</li> <li>Attends all required safety training meetings as scheduled.</li> <li>Ensures that all required safety equipment requirements and procedures are followed when performing all tasks.</li> <li>Operates crematory in compliance with local laws and guidelines concerning retort operation and storage/use of chemical substances.</li> <li>Assists in loading and unloading of supplies, equipment, and/or merchandise.</li> <li>Maintains crematory building and adjacent areas by cleaning, sweeping, etc.</li> <li>Identifies and remedies all hazards in crematory area and on surrounding grounds.</li> <li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Self-Management.</li> <li>Communication Proficiency.</li> <li>Detail Orientation.</li> <li>Thoroughness.</li> <li>Customer Service Orientation.</li> <li>Quality Orientation.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong>Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.</p> <ul> <li>At least 1 year of experience as a Crematory Operator preferred.</li> <li>Valid Crematory Operators license.</li> <li>Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Eligibility Qualifications</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.</li> <li>Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families while working in a physically demanding environment. </li> <li>Attention to detail and follow-through.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></p> <p>This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.</p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Physical Demands and Work Environment</strong></p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</p> <ul> <li>The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an outdoor setting with extreme temperatures.</li> <li>Outdoor duties may subject the employee to natural elements, such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.</li> <li>Duties require work around heavy equipment and excessive noise frequently.</li> <li>Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includ