Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Embalmer

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduation from an accredited mortuary college, or another degree if required by state or provincial law, is required.
Embalmer or apprentice experience must meet applicable state or provincial legal requirements.
Applicants must meet all licensing requirements applicable in the relevant state or province.
A current state- or province-issued driver's license is required.
Applicants must have an acceptable driving record.
Applicants must be able to lift over 75 pounds.
Knowledge of computers and some software, including Microsoft Office products, is required.
The role requires compassion, integrity, communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Care for the deceased respectfully by verifying identification and embalming authorization, performing restorations, completing removals and transfers, dressing and styling hair or applying cosmetics, and completing other preparation required for human remains.
Follow applicable professional, municipal, state or provincial, and federal licensing authority regulations.
Assist with maintenance of the preparation room and facility.
Clean soiled equipment and hazardous material spills.
Handle hazardous materials and spills in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets.
Assist with chemical and supply inventory.
Receive caskets and other funeral home supplies.
Promote a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions and general principles of safe conduct.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of experience in an embalming facility at a funeral firm handling a minimum of 200 calls per year is preferred.

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains
Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
Assists with chemical and supply inventory
Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

Experience

Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law
2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred

Licenses

Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
Current state/province issued driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Acceptable driving record
Ability to lift over 75 pounds
Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
High level of compassion and integrity
Good communication skills
Problem solving skills

Postal Code: 38116Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-TN - Memphis

About the Company

Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

SCI is the leading provider of death care products and services in North America, operating funeral homes and cemeteries under the Dignity Memorial brand. It offers end-of-life services such as funeral planning, cremation, and cemetery property and services, delivering a consistent experience under Dignity Memorial. Its large, geographically diverse footprint with a mix of standalone and combined funeral-home/cemetery locations gives broad access and a standardized service offering. Its goal is to serve families with comprehensive, value-based death care and maintain market leadership in North America.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1962

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