Crematory Operator

*No phone calls, please.*

The role of the Crematory Operator encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including operating the retort, processing and packaging cremated remains for humans. The working hours for this position are Monday-Friday from 10am-6:30pm, with every other weekend off.

Duties & Responsibilities for human crematory operations:

• Operate the retort, ensuring the proper functioning of the equipment.
• Process and package cremated remains with utmost care and attention to detail.
• Monitor equipment closely, making necessary adjustments as required.
• Clean and maintain cremation equipment, including machines responsible for processing cremains into powder.
• Adhere to safety procedures to protect oneself and others from exposure to hazardous materials or dust particles.
• Report any issues or concerns to the crematory manager promptly.
• Deliver urns to various funeral homes.
• Communicate effectively with other funeral homes and grieving families.
• Skillfully engrave urns.
• Pay close attention to detail while filling out paperwork.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Education, Training & Qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Obtain cremation certification within 2 months of being hired.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for humans, exhibiting caring, patience, kindness, and empathy.
• Prioritize quality, safety, and ethics, ensuring exceptional customer focus.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly to develop appropriate solutions.
• Embrace a "we care" mentality and actively contribute as a team player.
• Display a willingness to learn and expand knowledge in the field.
• Possess excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Committed to working in a safe environment, adhering to OSHA guidelines.
• Show meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly engage in physical activities such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions.
• Lift and move objects weighing 100 pounds or more on a regular basis.
• Experience elevated noise levels as part of the working environment.
• Work in conditions with elevated heat levels.
• Handle human remains on a regular basis

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hellertown, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lehigh Valley, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person