Bulk Driver

Suntory; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Adoption assistance

Education assistance

Legal services

Pay advance

Telemedicine

Wellness program

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures in the United States is seeking a Bulk Driver to join our team and deliver products and materials to PBV locations and large format customers. You will drive a tractor-trailer and ensure accuracy, safety, and professional customer interactions.

You must hold a Class A CDL and pass a DOT physical. Able to operate handheld devices and forklift equipment; strong communication and physical stamina are essential. The role includes overtime potential and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class A CDL required.
• Must pass DOT physical before first day of employment.
• 1 year local delivery experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service in a DSD environment preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Must meet PBV driving qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products and materials to large format customers using a tractor-trailer (GVW over 26,000 lb).
• Interact with customers professionally in line with PBV values.
• Use handheld device to complete sales transactions accurately.
• Assist movement and handling of products with forklift, pallet jack, or related equipment.
• Document logistics and sales activity using BOL, VCR, and handheld computer.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Tools

Forklift certification

DOT regulations knowledge

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Venturesis seeking a Bulk Driver to join our team.

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members.

We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Bulk Driver Role Overview

Executes successful product and material delivery operations to customers and PBV locations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Delivers product and materials to large format customers by driving and maneuvering a truck having a gross vehicle weight of over 26,000 pounds.
• Interacts with customers in a way that is consistent with PBV ideals and values.
• Operates a hand-held device to accurately complete sales transactions.
• Supports movement, loading, and unloading of product and materials using a wide variety of material handling equipment at highly proficient levels (examples: forklift, pallet jack, switcher, tractor-trailer).
• Operates and works with various support systems, documents, and equipment to document logistics and selling activity including BOL, VCR, and a hand held computer.
• Adheres to all DOT regulations and safety guidelines.
• Follows all company rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Class A CDL.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical prior to first day of employment. (Must be able to obtain a CDL permit by the 15th business day and 45 business days from their date of hire in which to obtain the license, if CDL is not currently held.)
• One (1) year commercial driving experience in local delivery preferred.
• Excellent customer service in a DSD experience preferred.
• Can perform basic financial calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to successfully complete forklift certification.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to meet PBV driving qualifications.
• Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

• As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:
  • Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
  • Saving and spending accounts
  • Company-paid telemedicine services
  • Free counseling and information services
  • Wellness program
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid disability coverage
  • Adoption assistance
  • Education assistance
  • Legal service plan option
  • Pay advance option
  • $22.00/hr + Overtime after 40 hours

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]