Autonomous Delivery Operations Associate Job Listing at Kelly Services in Charlotte, NC (Job ID US3602223_BH9971217)

Description

Title: Autonomous Delivery Operations Associate - Charlotte
Contract Duration: Sept, 2026
Contract Type:W2 under Staffing Supplier
Pay Rate: $19/h
Start Date: asap
Location: Charlotte Metro, NC (on-site, field-based role)
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
Executive Summary
We are seeking a strategic, resourceful, and high-performing Labs Operations Associate to support the launch and ongoing operation of autonomous drone delivery in the Charlotte Metro area. In this field-based role, you will play a vital part in ensuring smooth daily operations, driving process improvement, and supporting team collaboration as we set new standards for last-mile logistics innovation. If you are energized by technology, love working outdoors, and want to help shape a groundbreaking new service, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities

• Play a hands-on role in day-to-day drone delivery operations, from picking up merchant orders to loading drones with care and precision
• Ensure operational safety, efficiency, and accuracy within a dynamic and evolving field environment
• Proactively share ideas, insights, and feedback to improve workflows, processes, and service reliability
• Collaborate closely with a team that values trust, accountability, and mutual success
• Build a positive team culture focused on learning, open communication, and operational excellence
• Act as a ground-level expert, providing input and observations to continually fine-tune our drone delivery operations
• Serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring positive interactions with both merchants and customers
• Remain adaptable and solution-oriented, embracing change and growth opportunities as part of daily work

Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable working outdoors in various conditions
• Genuine interest in innovation and new technology
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Positive, proactive, and enthusiastic attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting
• Must have a personal vehicle

Learning & Development

• Gain first-hand experience with autonomous drone and last-mile delivery innovation
• Develop strategic, operational, and technical skills through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Help pioneer and scale a cutting-edge delivery service shaping the future of logistics

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. 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. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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