Data Validation Specialist

Amerch; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

401(k) retirement plan

Health Insurance – including Dental &

Telehealth

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Associate Assistance Fund

Training & Career Development

Paid Time Off

Discounts - Cell Phone, Vehicle, Pet

Anderson Cares Fund

Job summary

Anderson Merchandisers is seeking a Data Validation Specialist to ensure our data entering and moving through systems is accurate, complete, and consistent. The role involves labeling, tagging, categorizing, and reviewing large data volumes across text, images, audio, or video according to project guidelines.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, comfortable with repetitive tasks, and able to follow evolving instructions precisely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Follow detailed written instructions with precision
• Strong attention to detail and consistency on repetitive tasks
• Comfortable with ambiguity and flagging uncertain cases
• Basic computer literacy: navigating web tools, spreadsheets, and ticketing systems
• Strong written communication for documenting edge cases and feedback
• Meet productivity and quality targets in a metrics-driven environment
• Experience in data annotation, content moderation, transcription, QA, proofreading, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Label, tag, transcribe, segment, or categorize data according to project guidelines
• Apply bounding boxes, polygons, keypoints, or segmentation masks to visual data
• Maintain labeling speed while meeting throughput targets without sacrificing accuracy
• Review annotations for accuracy, completeness, and guideline adherence
• Identify errors, edge cases, and ambiguities; raise patterns to leads
• Perform spot-checks and audits on annotated datasets prior to delivery
• Track and report quality metrics using internal tools or spreadsheets
• Provide structured feedback on guidelines and edge cases
• Participate in calibration sessions to align labeling standards
• Document recurring edge cases and contribute to knowledge bases
• Work within annotation platforms and track task assignments in project tools
• Maintain confidentiality and data handling protocols

Skills

Attention to detail

Data labeling

Quality assurance

Data validation

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets/Microsoft List

Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM- just like you! Our associates have a lot in common. They have great interpersonal skills, enjoy working independently, are self-motivated, and have a relentless drive. Did we mention that while they are working hard, they also like to have fun? We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, and great benefits for both full and part‑time associates.

As an Anderson Merchandisers Associate, you may be eligible for these benefits*

• Flexible work schedules
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Insurance – including Dental and Vision
• Telehealth
• Health Savings Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Associate Assistance Fund
• Anderson Cares Natural Disaster Fund
• Associate Savings Plan
• Anderson Cares Fund
• Paid Time Off
• Discounts - Cell Phone, Vehicle, Pet Insurance
• Training & Career Development

*All benefits subject to eligibility per company policy.

The Data Validation Specialist checks that data entering and moving through our systems is accurate, complete, and consistent. The Data Validation Specialist is responsible for labeling, tagging, categorizing, and reviewing large volumes of structured and unstructured data (text, images, audio, video, or multimodal content) according to detailed project guidelines. This role also validates work completed by other annotators, identifies inconsistencies or errors, and provides feedback to improve annotation quality and guideline clarity. The ideal candidate is meticulous, comfortable with repetitive, detail-oriented work, able to follow complex and evolving instructions precisely, and confident flagging ambiguity rather than guessing. As a flex position, the role scales hours up during peak periods such as new AI model launches and down when volume is lower. Assignments are checked to verify progress, through a reporting mechanism by the Artificial Intelligence Project Manager.

DUTIES AND TASKS, including but not limited to the following:

• Label, tag, transcribe, segment, or categorize data (text, images, video, audio, or sensor data) according to project-specific style guides and taxonomies.
• Apply bounding boxes, polygons, keypoints, or segmentation masks to visual data as required by computer vision projects.
• Maintain consistent labeling speed while meeting or exceeding minimum throughput targets without sacrificing accuracy.
• Review annotations completed by peers or vendor teams for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to guidelines.
• Identify systematic errors, edge cases, and ambiguous instructions; elevate patterns to team leads or guideline owners.
• Perform spot-checks and full audits on annotated datasets prior to delivery or model training.
• Track and report quality metrics (accuracy rate, error rate, agreement rate, throughput) using internal tools or spreadsheets.
• Re‑annotate or correct flagged data points and document rationale for changes.
• Provide structured feedback on annotation guidelines, identifying gaps, contradictions, or unclear edge cases.
• Participate in calibration sessions to align understanding of labeling standards across the team.
• Help pilot new annotation tasks, test draft guidelines on sample data, and report findings before full‑scale rollout.
• Document recurring edge cases and contribute examples to internal knowledge bases or FAQs.
• Work within annotation platforms to complete assigned tasks.
• Track task assignments, deadlines, and completion status in project management tools.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and data handling protocols, especially with sensitive, proprietary, or personally identifiable data.
• Communicate blockers, ambiguous cases, or technical issues promptly to team leads.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required Demonstrated ability to follow detailed written instructions with a high degree of precision. Strong attention to detail and consistency, especially across repetitive tasks performed over long periods. Comfortable working with ambiguity, and skilled at flagging uncertain cases rather than guessing. Basic computer literacy: comfortable navigating web‑based tools, spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets/Microsoft List), and ticketing/task systems. Strong written communication skills for documenting edge cases and providing feedback. Ability to meet productivity and quality targets in a metrics‑driven environment. Preferred prior experience in data annotation, content moderation, transcription, quality assurance, proofreading, editing, or a related detail‑oriented field.

Flex position details: Expectation Weekly hours - Vary, based on workload Notice of schedule - At least 1 week ahead where possible Core availability - Some overlap with business hours (8:00am CST – 5:00 pm CST). Occasional evening and weekend hours. Working conditions Computer‑based work, mostly at a desk.

IND-123 Anderson Merchandisers is far beyond just a place to work.

It’s a place to succeed and grow. Careers We are a family company in more than just name. We consistently emphasize growth from within and an entrepreneurial spirit at every level. At Anderson Merchandisers, your success is our success. Simply put, you are who we are. Some of our biggest business‑building ideas have come directly from our associates. For over 100 years, our associates have represented our unique culture, built upon our core values, our guiding rules for successful individuals, and the Anderson Approach. When it comes down to it, it is our people who make our company great. We are currently seeking professionals who possess relentless drive and initiative and are ready to work in a fast‑paced environment to deliver Execution Excellence Every Day.

Privacy & Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.