Full-Time Cremation Technician

Company Profile

Gentle Goodbyes Veterinary Services and Gentle Goodbyes Cremation Services have been providing at-home pet euthanasia and cremation services to the Treasure Valley, McCall and Magic Valley for 13 years. GGB Cremation Services is looking for a long-term employee. We provide a friendly and flexible work environment, healthcare insurance reimbursement, paid time off, and Holidays and a 401K retirement plan.

Job Overview

Responsible for various activities ranging from operation of the cremation and processing equipment, packaging memorial items, processing and packaging cremated remains. This position works closely with the veterinary team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Preform a variety of daily duties: operating the cremator, creating memorial items, processing and packaging cremated remains, while ensuring quality control.

Assist with driving duties including pick-up/deliveries to and from family homes, pick up from an euthanasia appointment, vet hospitals and clinics using a company vehicle.

Perform basic computer knowledge: filling out timecards, scheduling appointments into program, and mapping out routes.

Perform basic cleaning and housekeeping activities such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.

Clean and maintain equipment used in cremation procedures.

Follow safety procedures to protect themselves and others from exposure to hazardous materials or dust particles.

Effectively communicate daily operations and updates to veterinary and phone staff and proactively obtain accurate information to address client inquiries.

Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 12 months’ experience in the service industry

Valid Driver’s License

Skills & Abilities

Passion for Pets- Caring, patient, kind, and empathetic.

Customer Focus- Prioritize quality, safety, and ethics.

Problem Solving- Developing solutions and quick thinking.

Proven team player who is flexible and adaptable.

Energetic, self-motivated, and results oriented.

Good verbal communication skills.

Excellent time management skills and organizational skills.

Strong attention to detail

Regularly bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, sitting, repetitive motion, hand/wrist/finger motion

Regularly lifting/ moving 50+ lbs.

Regularly push/pull 70+ lbs.

Regularly exposed to elevated noise levels

Regularly exposed to elevated heat levels

Regularly exposed to smells

Regular handling of deceased pets.