Driver Trainee

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee (CDL Required) to learn the delivery and sales functions across our beverage product line.

You will support a 4-day work week of 10-hour shifts starting at 5am, delivering and stocking products at customer sites while building strong relations with retailers and Pepsi teams. The role requires a GED, 6–12 months in sales/customer relations, and a valid Class A CDL with insurability.

Qualifications

• GED required.
• 6–12 months of sales and customer relations experience with a consumer product line.
• Valid Class A CDL; employee must be insurable to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Delivers, stocks, rotates, displays, and maintains products at customer locations.
• Builds positive relationships with customers, retailers, Territory Account Managers, Territory Delivery Managers, and internal teams.
• Invoices customers and collects payment.
• Handles, stocks, and organizes alcoholic products.
• Communicates effectively with retailers and Pepsi management.

Skills

Stocking

Rotating products

Retail sales

Customer relations

Beverage industry

Education

GED

Job description

Driver Trainee (CDL Required)

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Drivers earn competitive pay and receive union benefits.

Schedule:

4 days/week - 10-hour shifts - starting at 5am.

Position Summary

To serve our customers by being trained to perform the job duties of different positions within the sales team and also to provide coverage for these positions during absences.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Delivers, stocks, rotates, displays, and maintains products at customer locations according to established standards.
• Builds positive relationships with customers, consumers, Territory Account Managers, Territory Delivery Managers, and internal Pepsi teams.
• Invoices customers and collects payment.
• Handles, stocks, and organizes alcoholic products.
• Communicates effectively with retailers, Pepsi management, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Follows company policies, safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, and applicable laws; wears required PPE.
• Maintains customer inventory by delivering appropriate product quantities between scheduled deliveries.
• Completes required paperwork, including DOT logs, and protects confidential pricing, promotion, and customer information.
• Works assigned schedule, maintains regular attendance, works overtime as needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

Education Level

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

6-12 months of previous sales experience with a consumer product line and customer relations experience.

Certifications & Licenses

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License; employee must be insurable to operate a vehicle, as a condition of initial and continued employment.

More about us

G&J Pepsi is a family-owned Pepsi bottler with a legacy of serving Ohio and Kentucky for more than 100 years. We take pride in delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service while fostering a culture built on dignity, respect, and integrity. At G&J Pepsi, you'll have the opportunity to build your future with a company that invests in its people, values long-term career growth, and provides the stability and support to help you succeed.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of:

stocking, rotating and displaying products; retail sales environment; product line; beverage industry.

Skill in:

service in a variety of settings.

Ability to:

work quickly and efficiently without direct supervision; solve problems; multi-task; adapt to changing tasks and priorities; be trained on a two and four-wheel hand cart, pallet jack, straddle stacker, handheld computer and printer and other mechanical equipment; drive a combination vehicle, lift heavy product repetitively, accurately count inventory on vehicle; read (e.g. diagrams, maps, planograms) and write. Other functions, skills, and abilities may also apply.