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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 $22.00 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 $22.00 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