Companions Service Assistant

Description

Companions for Life continues a tradition of serving our community with compassionate and professional cremation for beloved pets. With our dedicated facilities and staff we are seeking to add a part time Companions Service Assistant/Crematory Operator. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performing all aspects of the cremation process, including aquamation, with instruction and training provided.
• Compassionate and professional pickup of deceased pets from veterinary clinics and family homes.
• Delivery of cremated remains to veterinary clinics and family homes.
• Data entry of all pets from pickup to return in our SRS software.
• Restock supplies as needed. Including but not limited to cleaning supplies and chemical supplies. 
• Clean and maintain cremation areas and vehicles.
• Various other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, possible overnight pickups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Keen social awareness and integrity. 
• Excellent understanding of customer service.  
• Detail-oriented. 
• Strong work ethic and trustworthiness.
• Previous funeral or veterinary service is preferred but not required.
• Team focused, must be able to work together for our common goal.

Requirements

 Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must be insurable by Cedar Memorial’s insurance provider. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 70. 
• Driving
• Stooping
• Reaching
• Walking
• Bending
• Keyboarding
• Listening
• Standing
• Twisting
• Repetitive Motions
• Working in seasonal weather conditions