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Companions Service Assistant at Cedar Memorial
Cedar Memorial
Cedar Rapids, IA
Manufacturing
Posted 4 hours ago
JOB 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. This position works three evenings per week, totaling approximately 22 hours per week, along with a rotating Saturday schedule. Evening hours are 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performing all aspects of the cremation process, 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.
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
Compensation details: 15-16 Hourly Wage
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