Pet Crematory Transportation Specialist (Saturday - Wednesday, 9 am - 5 pm)

**Forever Friends Pet Cremation and Memorialization**

*Pet Crematory Transportation Specialist (Saturday \- Wednesday, 9 am \- 5 pm)*

Do you have a strong work ethic but a soft heart? Do you want to help ease the grief of those who have lost a beloved family pet? This position provides that opportunity!

We are looking for hard\-working, compassionate individuals who can demonstrate our core values of respect, transparency, accountability and service excellence. **Dependability is key!**

This position may be a part of all crematory operations but will focus mainly on transportation. This includes both transferring pets from the place of death to Forever Friends and returning memorial packages to families. You may also be cross\-trained in all aspects of cremation, including creating keepsakes, cremating pets or engraving urns.

Essential job functions:

* Transfers pets from the place of death to Forever Friends and returns memorial packages from Forever Friends to private residences, ensuring all documentation is complete.
* Maintains appropriate chain of custody documentation, ensuring accurate identification and tracking of remains while in company care.
* Follows quality control process to ensure 100% accuracy in our products and services.
* May create memorial keepsakes (clay paw prints, ink paw/nose prints, lock of fur).
* May be called on to perform cremations and process cremated remains.
* May engraves urns according to family wishes.
* Ensures the work area is tidy, clean, and organized.
* Follows safety protocols and codes of conduct as set forth by the company.
* Meets all deadlines.
* Participates in staff meetings and offers suggestions to improve family satisfaction, product and service offerings and profitability of the company.
* Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Excellent communication skills
* Good driving record and valid current driver’s license
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Exceptional level of compassion and integrity
* Problem\-solving skills
* Ability to multitask and set priorities
* Detail\-oriented
* Team player
* Self\-Motivated

Work Environment

* Driving throughout Columbus metro area
* Exposure to hot surfaces and hot working conditions
* Exposure to conditions associated with deceased pet remains
* Loud working environment in the crematory area
* May require repetitive movement (lifting, carrying, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Ability to lift 75 pounds (from the floor, unassisted)
* Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families
* Must operate equipment in a safe and careful manner
* Ability to work at a steady pace, while maintaining quality

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: $19\.00 per hour

Benefits:

* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

* Do you have a clean driving record, without major infractions or recurrent minor infractions that would make you high\-risk under our insurance policy?
* Can you lift up to 75 pounds, from the ground, without assistance?

License/Certification:

* Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person