VelocityEHS Operations Support Specialists (MSDS Obtainment) provide the backend operational expertise needed to help the VelocityEHS Services Operations Team meet or exceed our client expectations.  Specifically, they assist the project team performing MSDS library building or maintenance projects.  As opposed to almost anyone who can perform a Google search and find many common MSDSs, Operations Support Specialists dig deeper to locate those harder- to-find MSDSs – the ones requiring investigative techniques and reasoning, persistence and solid people skills. 

The VelocityEHS work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial.  We have a results-oriented culture that demands intelligence, teamwork and follow-through.  If you have these qualities and take pride in surprising and delighting clients then this is the job for you - check out the details below and apply now.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Second-level MSDS obtainment and verification efforts against MSDS needs unable to be satisfied by level one vendor staff, including: Internet research and other efforts to facilitate additional obtainment, manufacturer website lookup, direct manufacturer contact via phone, fax or email, MSDSonline database search, etc.

·         Quality assurance assistance on MSDS obtainment and verification project work returned from 3rd-Party vendors

·         MSDS file obtainment, editing, organization and processing

·         Documents various project metrics - including hour tracking, MSDS request efforts, project progress, etc

·         Communicates notable issues to Senior Project Operations Coordinators

·         Possible sorting and scanning of paper MSDS, converting electronic files to PDF, data entry assignments, QA tasks, etc.

·         Other Services or Content Operations tasks as assigned

·         Performs data entry functions – capturing key index fields from an MSDS and inputting them into a client’s database.

Minimal Skills and Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent work experience

·         1+ years of related professional experience

·         Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and especially Excel)

·         Proficient with Internet Browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) and in internet research

·         Good verbal and written communications

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

·         Knowledgeable with Adobe Acrobat/Distiller (PDF)

·         Persuasive, ability to elicit response from others with little leverage

·         Ability to work both independently, with minimal supervision, or as part of a team

·         Detail-oriented, methodical, persistent

·         Ability to complete quality work within agreed upon deadlines

At VelocityEHS (formerly MSDSonline) we’re all about helping companies around the world promote a safer work environment for their employees. We develop innovative on-demand (cloud-computing technology) safety and compliance management solutions that enable our customers, environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals in a wide range of industries, to work faster and more cost-effectively in administering their overall safety compliance programs.

Headquartered in the heart of downtown Chicago, VelocityEHS is much more than just a place to work. VelocityEHS has cultivated a unique environment where success is both a journey and an everyday occurrence. We work hard and play hard because we love what we do. We place a high value on teamwork, and at the same time, look for individuals who are self-motivated and willing to take risk to help the company advance.

VelocityEHS offers many benefits, including:  paid time off, health/dental insurance, 401(K) plan, casual dress, transit benefit program and more. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.