Companions Service Assistant at Cedar Memorial – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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