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Gateway Services Inc
Operations Team Member
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What they do
A Crematory Operator operates crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. May use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.
$46,233 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
ABOUT GATEWAY SERVICES INC.
Gateway Services is North America's leading accredited pet aftercare provider offering 24/7 professional grief support, memorial keepsakes, pet burial, and fully trackable pet cremation. With 150+ locations, 2,000 team members and servicing over 17,000 veterinary clinics across North America, Gateway has built a solid reputation for providing compassionate and respectful aftercare for pets and the people who love them. Please visit Gateway Services Inc. to learn more about us.Pay Rate:
$21- 25/hr (based on experience)
Work Hours:
Training is Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. Once trained Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9am-5:30pm.Location:
Animal Memorial Service 8860 Muraoka Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020 Job Overview The Operations Team Member, reporting into the Operations Care Center Manager, is responsible for various activities ranging from operation of the retort, creating and packaging paw prints, engraving plaques and memorial items and processing and packaging cremated remains. The position works with a close-knit team within a care center. Duties & Responsibilities Perform a variety of daily duties such as; operating the retort, creating, and packaging paw prints, engraving plaques and memorial items, quality control, and processing and packaging cremated remains or what may be required from the Team Member from time-to-time. Assist with pick-ups/deliveries to pet parent homes, animal hospitals, and/or vet clinics when needed. Maintain daily cremation goals, producing cremains with an emphasis on compassion and excellence. Monitor equipment to ensure the process is working properly, making adjustments as needed and submits maintenance requests. Perform basic cleaning and housekeeping activities such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting. Clean and maintain equipment used in cremation procedures such as machines that grind bones into powder. Follow safety procedures to protect themselves and others from exposure to hazardous materials or dust particles. Other duties as assigned. Education, Training & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 12 months experience in a service industry Valid Driver License may be required 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.
- Committed to working in a safe environment, e.
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US BECAUSE
The People. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams- people you can be proud to work with!