Local Delivery Driver - CDL A

PepsiCo; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Local Delivery Driver in Syracuse, where you will play a crucial role in delivering products to various stores. This physically demanding position requires a valid CDL license and involves lifting, loading, and merchandising products. You will ensure timely deliveries while building strong relationships with store management. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy interacting with customers, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with a respected company.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and possess a valid U.S. CDL License.
• Ability to pass drug tests and DOT physicals is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products and execute promotions while following DOT regulations.
• Maintain positive relationships with store management and service all scheduled customers.

Skills

Valid U.S. CDL License

Merchandising skills

Physical stamina

Customer service

Tools

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Job description

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Position fills in for delivery drivers who are not available for their shifts (due to vacation, illness, etc.). Routes for the relief driver typically change day to day. Position delivers products to stores on an established or contingency route or via dynamic dispatch to customers including convenience and gas stores, small supermarkets, drug stores, across a wide variety of weather conditions. Drives the delivery vehicle to a location, unloads and brings products into the store. Is responsible for ongoing rotating and stocking of products on store shelves, displays, vending equipment, and in coolers. Builds small displays and sets up promotional materials such as pricing signs and banners. Generates invoices and is responsible for daily settlement of cash and charges. Has frequent interaction with store management. This position is labor intensive, requires lifting, loading and pushing / pulling cases ranging from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during work hours. It also requires reaching, squatting, and bending while delivering and merchandising products in the store.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Deliver products and execute all promotions
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of shift
• Merchandise all accounts to local standards
• Follow DOT regulations
• Establish positive working relationships with primary contact at each account
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

• 21 years or older
• Valid U.S. CDL License with Non-Excepted Interstate Status

Note : In all California locations except Stockton, both non-excepted intrastate and non-excepted interstate status are accepted for this position. In Stockton, CA, only non-excepted interstate status is accepted.

• Pass the required drug test and physical capabilities test (if applicable)
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE :

• Operating trucks requiring a Valid U.S. CDL license (e.g., performing basic functions like driving forwards, driving backwards, maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)
• Merchandising products (e.g., filling shelves, building displays, making products look attractive on shelves, rotating product, cleaning shelves, or eliminating out of stocks and out of date products, etc.)
• Operating equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hand trucks, breakdowns, etc.)

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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Cdl Local Delivery Driver • USA, New York, Syracuse