What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Associate/Crematory Operator position at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc.?
Job Description
Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc. serves over 325 families a year between our locations in New Freedom and Stewartstown, PA, and we are looking for someone to join our growing team. This full-time position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. Standard working hours include mostly daytime, some nighttime, and/or weekends on call as needed. Experience not necessary and all training will be provided.
Job Tasks:
- Performs a multitude of tasks including setting up and assisting during gatherings and services in a variety of locations
- Assists funeral home staff in logistics, scheduling, and running errands
- Transfers the deceased into our care from both clinical and residential settings
- Proficient use of computers, Microsoft office, Outlook email, etc.
- Ability to lift 75lbs
- Must be able to work in variety of environments and weather
- Position does have a requirement of overnight on-call responsibilities and requires presence at the funeral home within 35 minutes of initial call
- Cleans and maintains funeral home equipment and property as needed
Professional Expectations:
- Professional and clean dress/ grooming standards are a must
- Ability to listen, understand, and communicate solutions to customer issues and interact respectfully and consistently
- Must be able to show compassion for client families and their needs
- Maintains confidentiality of client information
- Takes responsibility and constructive criticism well
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize jobs
- Ability to work as a team and independently
Job Requirements:
- Live within 40 minute driving radius of New Freedom, PA
- Proof of Hepatitis B vaccine or willingness to get vaccinated (employer provided)
- 8-10 nights on call a month (may include weekends and/or holidays). There is a separate piecework compensation for this work.
- Flexibility in scheduling and attitude
Funeral industry experience not necessary, but preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with military, police, ems, and/or firefighter experience are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
COVID-19 considerations:
We provide all training for this position. Along with updated vaccinations, we also provide all necessary personal protective equipment needed to protect everyone's safety.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33,900 - $42,900