Transfer Specialist

Funeral Service TransporterOur associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Responsible for the care, removal, and transport of deceased. Safely and courteously drives company owned vehicles. Maintains company vehicles cleanliness. Professional appearance and business suit required when in contact with families; casual attire for vehicle maintenance.Job ResponsibilitiesRemovalSafely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform "first call" removals of deceased in accordance with local and state laws as well as company policies and proceduresFollows processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identificationCooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and proceduresFor home removals, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation. Follows company procedures in removing soiled garments, bedding, or other materials; leaves a warm and courteous first impressionEnters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company proceduresTransports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving casketsVehicle MaintenanceWashes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentableFuels vehicles as necessaryFollows safety guidelines and expenditure processesMaintains personal protective and removal supplies in vehicles including cleaning productsIdentifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspectionMinimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentLicensesCurrent state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving recordExperienceAt least one (1) year work experience as a courier, driver; with direct customer interaction strongly preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nightsAbility to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays rotationAbility to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 poundsAbility to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditionsBasic computer skills requiredJob Location: US-LA - New OrleansLocation Name: Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home - Metairie Cemetery Assoc & Crematory - Heavens Pets Cremation Center - New Orleans Care Center - OH MKT New Orleans