Operations Specialist

Title
Labs Operations D2

Location
RE, USA, TX, HOUSTON METRO

Description
Operations Specialist Drone Delivery Support Work location: 20902 KUYKENDAHL RD, Houston, TX 40 hrs/week with 2 days off.
The shift may start at 9am - 5:30 or 10:30am -7pm They can set a preference but it will generally be assigned ahead of time.
About the Team DoorDash Labs is a specialized team focused on robotics and automation that push the future of last-mile logistics.
We're bringing autonomous drone delivery to life, and we need reliable, detail-oriented people to keep daily operations running safely and smoothly.
About the Role This role supports our on-site drone delivery operations.
You will not be flying drones. Instead, you'll handle ground tasks that make each delivery possible picking up prepared food orders from local merchants, transporting them to the drone site, loading drones, and ensuring each handoff is accurate and safe.
This job requires your own reliable vehicle to pick up food orders from restaurants and bring them to the drone launch site.
Must live in the Houston Metro and flexible to travel between our work sites.
What You'll Do Create an Impact Pick up food orders from assigned merchants and transport them to the drone site using your personal vehicle.
Carefully prepare and load orders into drones, ensuring accuracy, quality, and safety Support smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-moving test environment. Identify issues, share observations, and provide clear feedback that helps improve processes and technology.
Operational Excellence Follow all safety protocols and site procedures with precision.
Maintain an organized, efficient workflow that keeps the operation on schedule. Stay flexible and proactive as processes evolve.
Team Collaboration Work closely with a small, mission-driven team that values trust, accountability, and consistency.
Help reinforce a strong operational culture through communication, reliability, and hands-on teamwork. Communication Serve as the eyes and ears on the ground reporting observations to engineers, operators, and cross-functional partners.
Represent DoorDash positively when interacting with merchants and community members. What You Bring A reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver's license.
Comfort working outdoors and on your feet. A steady, dependable work ethic punctual, detail-minded, and safety-first. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and adaptability in an emerging operation.
Strong communication and professionalism with merchants, teammates, and the public.
What You'll Learn How autonomous drone systems operate within last-mile delivery.
Cross-functional communication sharing operational insights with engineering and leadership teams.
he realities of scaling a future-facing logistics service in a live environment.
Practical skills in site operations, quality control, and continuous improvement.

Classification
TAC: Temporary Agency Worker

Remote Work Address
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Remote Address Time Zone
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Holiday Schedule
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Work Schedule
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Start Date
Oct 19, 2026

End Date
Oct 18, 2027

ntake Call Completion Date
2026-09-23T15:48:00.000

Workday Access - Posting
Yes

Requisition Reason
Original|Open Position

Market
CORP

Laptop
Yes

Job Posting SLA Classification
LI/Customer Service

Job Posting Rejected by PMO
N/A

Job Posting Rejected
N/A

System Access Required
Supplier-owned laptop (vendor must have exception on file with Security)

Requisition Process Type
Standard

Allow for Remote
No

Primary Hours
Standard Business Hours

Business Need
Increase in Workload