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Funeral & Cemetery Services, Deathcare, Consumer Services

Transfer Specialist

Charlotte, NCOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Driver's license
  • Acceptable driving record
  • High School Diploma
  • First call removals
  • Chain-of-custody
  • Deceased identification
  • Proprietary software
  • Hazardous traffic conditions
  • Heavy traffic conditions
  • Weather conditions

Nice to have

  • Courier
  • Driver
  • Direct customer interaction
  • Bereaved family members
  • Sensitivity to environment

Role summary

This role is responsible for the care, removal, and transport of deceased individuals, ensuring all actions comply with local, state, and company policies. The Transfer Specialist will safely operate company vehicles, maintain their cleanliness, and interact courteously with bereaved families. Key duties include managing chain-of-custody, proper identification, and entering event information into proprietary software. The position also involves vehicle maintenance and ensuring necessary supplies are stocked. A high school diploma, valid driver's license with an acceptable record, and at least one year of relevant work experience are required. Basic computer skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including on-call weekends and nights, are essential.

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Responsible for the care, removal, and transport of deceased. Safely and courteously, drives company owned vehicles. Maintains company vehicles cleanliness. Professional appearance and business suit required when in contact with families; casual attire for vehicle maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Removal

  • Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform “first call” removals of deceased in accordance with local and state laws as well as company policies and procedures
  • Follows processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification 
  • Cooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and procedures
  • For home removals, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation. Follows company procedures in removing soiled garments, bedding, or other materials; leaves a warm and courteous first impression
  • Enters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company procedures
  • Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving caskets

Vehicle Maintenance

  • Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentable
  • Fuels vehicles as necessary
  • Follows safety guidelines and expenditure processes
  • Maintains personal protective and removal supplies in vehicles including cleaning products
  • Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspection

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses

  • Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Experience

  • At least one (1) year work experience as a courier, driver; with direct customer interaction strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nights
  • Ability to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays rotation
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds
  • Ability to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditions
  • Basic computer skills required
Postal Code: 28208Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-NC - Charlotte
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