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Transfer Specialist

Portland, OROnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • high school diploma
  • apprentice
  • driver's license
  • industrial equipment
  • basic troubleshooting
  • basic computer skills
  • compassion
  • integrity
  • multi task
  • set priorities

Nice to have

  • funeral service
  • mortuary science

Role summary

This role is responsible for the respectful and compliant handling of human remains throughout the cremation process, ensuring all documentation and regulatory requirements are met. The Transfer Specialist will maintain equipment, manage chain of custody, and release cremated remains according to company procedures and applicable laws. The position requires attention to detail, compassion, integrity, and the ability to work night shifts. A high school diploma is required, with preferred completion of a funeral service or mortuary science program. Basic computer and industrial equipment troubleshooting skills are necessary.

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Properly receive and process human remains and ensures that the cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and applicable Federal, State and Municipal regulations. Duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


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 experience 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiar with the basic operation of industrial equipment to include basic troubleshooting 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

Schedule

  • Must be able to work night shift/6pm-6am
Postal Code: 97213Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-OR - Portland
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