Autonomous Delivery Support Specialist

Kelly; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

telemedicine

term life

whole life

accident insurance

critical illness

a legal plan

short-term disability

retirement savings plan

service bonus and holiday pay plans (8

transit spending account

paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Operations Specialist to support on-site drone delivery operations in the Houston metro area. You will pick up prepared food orders from local merchants, transport them to the drone site, and load orders for delivery handoffs.

This role does not involve flying drones. The position requires a valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and comfort working outdoors and on your feet.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability to travel between Houston-area worksites.
• Comfortable working outdoors and standing for extended periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Safety-focused, adaptable, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport food orders using a personal vehicle.
• Prepare and load orders into drones accurately and safely.
• Follow safety protocols and site procedures.
• Maintain an organized workflow to support daily operations.
• Identify and report operational issues.
• Communicate professionally with merchants, teammates, and the public.
• Work collaboratively with operations and engineering teams.
• Adapt to changing processes and technology.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable personal vehicle

Travel between Houston-area worksites

Outdoor work

Standing for long periods

Communication and teamwork

Safety-focused

Willing to learn

Job description

Operations Specialist – Drone Delivery Support

Position Details

• Location: Houston Metro, Texas — on-site
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, with two scheduled days off
• Shift Options: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Pay Rate: $22.10 per hour
• Assignment Duration: 1 year
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle
• Travel: Flexibility to travel between Houston-area worksites
• Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

Position Summary

The Operations Specialist supports on-site drone delivery operations. Responsibilities include picking up prepared food orders from local merchants, transporting them to the drone site, loading orders, and supporting safe and accurate delivery handoffs.

This role does not involve flying drones. Candidates should be dependable, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working outdoors and on their feet.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport food orders using a personal vehicle.
• Prepare and load orders into drones accurately and safely.
• Follow safety protocols and site procedures.
• Maintain an organized workflow to support daily operations.
• Identify and report operational issues.
• Communicate professionally with merchants, teammates, and the public.
• Work collaboratively with operations and engineering teams.
• Adapt to changing processes and technology.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability to travel between Houston-area worksites.
• Comfortable working outdoors and standing for extended periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Safety-focused, adaptable, and willing to learn.

The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability.
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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