Bulk Driver

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Legal service plan

Pay advance

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures, based in MD, is hiring for a Bulk Driver role. You will deliver products and materials to large format customers, operating a truck over 26,000 pounds GVW.

This position emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer service as key PBV values. Responsibilities include handling sales transactions via handheld devices, assisting with loading/unloading, and complying with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Class A CDL.
• Must pass a DOT physical prior to first day of employment.
• 1 year commercial driving experience in local delivery preferred.
• Excellent customer service in a DSD experience preferred.
• Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Forklift certification required.
• Meet PBV driving qualifications.
• Able to work hours necessary to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Delivers product and materials to large format customers by driving and maneuvering a truck with GVW over 26,000 pounds.
• Interacts with customers in PBV's preferred manner and values.
• Operates a handheld device to complete sales transactions.
• Supports loading and unloading of product and materials using a variety of equipment (forklift, pallet jack, switcher, tractor-trailer).
• Operates and documents logistics using systems and equipment (BOL, VCR, handheld computer).
• Follows DOT regulations and safety guidelines.
• Follows company rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Customer service

Physical stamina

Forklift certification

English communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

What 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.

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

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

Equal Opportunity

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]