Delivery Driver Trainee CDL

Pepsi-Cola-of-Florence,-LLC; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi-Cola of Florence, LLC is seeking a delivery driver to service accounts in the Florence, SC area. The role requires a valid SC CDL, insurable driving record, and the ability to read, write, and perform basic math. You will deliver products, manage merchandising at store level, and build strong customer relationships.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork with the Sales Team to provide best-in-class service. Night and weekend shifts may be required depending on routes.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid SC CDL license for the assigned vehicle/route.
• Insurable driving record.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Thorough understanding of sales and warehouse processes.

Responsibilities

• Drives company-owned vehicle to deliver products to customer accounts.
• Completes required delivery procedures and generates invoices; handles daily cash settlements.
• Fills, merchandises, and rotates products per merchandising standards.
• Organizes backstock and manages shelf presentation.
• Builds relationships with store personnel and ensures excellent customer service.
• Communicates with customers to identify product or service needs; ensures satisfaction.
• Coordinates with presales and KAMs to maintain service quality.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; reports issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Reading and basic math

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for learning how to deliver products to all types of accounts, cultivating customer relationships, and working hand-in-hand with the Sales Team to provide best-in-class service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives company-owned vehicle to deliver products to customer accounts.
• Completes required delivery procedures at each customer location; generates invoices for each product delivery and is responsible for daily settlement of cash and charges for route.
• Fills, merchandises, and rotates products in coolers, on displays and shelves according to published merchandising standards. (Does not apply to Large Format Delivery.)
• Organizes and maintains backstock by stacking and arranging products by package and flavor, returns empty pods/crates, damaged and out of date product to the warehouse.
• Builds customer relationships at the store level; delivers best-in-class customer service through communication, building rapport, and showing attentiveness to customer needs.
• Communicates with customers to identify and understand their product or service needs.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise.
• Communicates and coordinates with presales representatives and KAMs to ensure excellent service for each customer.
• Conducts daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of delivery vehicle; communicates any equipment issues that need attention through the Penske kiosk.
• Adheres to DOT and Pepsi Florence Driver Policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Insurable driving record.
• Valid SC CDL License appropriate for the assigned vehicle/route.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Must possess thorough understanding of sales and warehouse processes and procedures.

ABILITIES

• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
• Ability to work reliably and independently with minimal daily supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent attention to detail/accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of current technology.
• Knowledge and practice of all Pepsi of Florence policies, including safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be physically and mentally able to successfully perform the essential elements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to hear, talk, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Constantly required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Must be able to climb into and out of tractor throughout the shift (8-10 hours per day).
• Must frequently push/pull up to 500 pounds (up to 900 pounds occasionally) using a manual sled or pallet jack.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds (up to 50 pounds occasionally), climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to safely operate the lift gate, pallet jack/delivery sled, and hand trucks.
• Must be able to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving products and equipment.
• Vision requirements to do this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical equipment, outside weather conditions, and high, precarious places.
• The noise level in the work area is usually low.

PLEASE NOTE:

Pepsi-Cola of Florence, LLC reserves the right to change, modify or add to the duties and essential functions at any time.

Pepsi-Cola of Florence, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.