Operations Team Member

Gateway Services Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Traverse City, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate cremation equipment and create personalized memorial keepsakes for pets. Maintain a clean, safe work environment while ensuring all remains are processed with dignity and accuracy.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a service-related industry. You demonstrate genuine compassion, empathy, and respect for pets and their families, coupled with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Must Have Skills for ATS

cremation equipment operation

engraving

quality control

equipment maintenance

Job Description

Operations Team Member

Pet Aftercare Services | Compassion-Driven Role

Do you have a passion for pets and take pride in meaningful work that helps families during difficult moments?

We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Operations Team Member to join our Care Center team. In this hands-on role, you will help provide dignified aftercare services for beloved pets while supporting pet parents with care, respect, and professionalism.

Working alongside a close-knit and supportive team, you’ll play an important role in ensuring every pet is treated with compassion and every memorial item is handled with excellence.

What You’ll Do

As an Operations Team Member, your daily responsibilities may include:

  • Operating cremation equipment (retort) with care and attention
  • Creating and packaging paw prints and memorial keepsakes
  • Engraving plaques and personalized memorial items
  • Processing and packaging cremated remains with accuracy and dignity
  • Performing quality control checks to ensure exceptional service standards
  • Monitoring equipment performance and submitting maintenance requests as needed
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Following all safety and operational procedures
  • Supporting additional care center tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a service-related industry
  • Valid driver’s license may be required

Skills & Attributes

  • Genuine compassion, empathy, and respect for pets and their families
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Team-oriented mindset with flexibility and adaptability
  • Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Good problem-solving and quick-thinking abilities
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to workplace safety and ethical practices
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

This is an active, physical role that includes:

  • Regular bending, kneeling, lifting, and repetitive motion
  • Lifting and moving up to 100+ lbs
  • Exposure to elevated heat and noise levels
  • Regular handling of deceased pets

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for grieving families and honor the bond people share with their pets. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and looking for rewarding work with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.


Monday-Friday: either 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm

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 over 120 locations and 2,000+ team members, Gateway has built a solid reputation for providing compassionate and respectful aftercare for pets and the people who love them. Built on the foundation of Gateway Pet Memorial Services, Canada’s first accredited pet aftercare provider, Gateway Services Inc. continues to carry the legacy of ethical pet cremation across North America. As a team of talented people with a shared vision for upholding the highest pet aftercare standards in the industry, we believe that the same principles that guided the path of Gateway Pet Memorial – respect, honesty, trust, and integrity – hold true for today. From our leading-edge technology and extensive line of products to our streamlined processes and modern facilities, we have established the benchmark for the highest level of pet aftercare across our group of companies. With a solid reputation for helping veterinary partners give their clients the best pet aftercare services possible, we are always mindful of our special responsibility to provide a dignified and respectful memorial choice for every pet. OUR VISION As the cornerstone for pet aftercare, we will continue to build our family of companies and create meaningful partnerships in order to offer the best pet aftercare services across North America. OUR VALUES • People First • Exceed Expectations • (HIT) Honesty, Integrity, Trust • Be Passionate and Caring • Continuously Improve Gateway has proudly achieved the esteemed Great Place To Work Certification™ in both Canada and the USA, a testament to our exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Join our team and experience the rewarding environment that has earned us this prestigious recognition.
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