Local Delivery Driver - CDL A

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as delivery drivers. This role involves transporting large quantities of products to high-volume stores while ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a valid U.S. CDL and demonstrate strong driving skills, as well as the ability to handle physical tasks associated with unloading products. With a focus on safety and compliance, this position offers a dynamic work environment with early start times and the opportunity to work in various weather conditions. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy interacting with customers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and pass required drug and physical tests.
• Valid U.S. CDL with Non-Excepted Interstate Status is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to high volume stores using a tractor/trailer truck.
• Establish positive working relationships with store personnel.

Skills

Driving Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina

Education

Valid U.S. CDL

Tools

Electronic Pallet Jack

Handheld Devices

Job description

PBNA $28.75 / hour

Position delivers large quantities of previously ordered products to high volume stores using a tractor/trailer truck. Position interacts with personnel at the store location responsible for accepting loads. Unloads pallets of products from the trailer with an electronic pallet jack and places products in a designated area in the store's backroom. Generates invoice for customer and is responsible for daily settlement of cash and charges.

This position requires grasping, pushing, and pulling a pallet jack when unloading product. May be required to reload and restack cases of products ranging from 20-45 pounds per case if product load tips in trailer or customer requests approved order modification. This position often has an early start time and requires delivery of products across a wide variety of weather conditions.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Deliver products and execute all promotions
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of shift
• Merchandise all accounts to local standards (if applicable)
• Establish positive working relationships with primary contact at each account
• Comply with operating procedures (e.g., scan-in/scan-out, following designated route, safe operation of lift gate, etc.)
• Return empty product shells to manufacturing and/or production facility
• Follow DOT Regulations
• Use hand held devices to write orders
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years or older
• Pass the required drug test and physical capability test (if applicable)
• Valid U.S. CDL with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (if applicable)
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test

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.

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, backing into dock spaces, etc.)
• Using equipment to aid in hauling loads (e.g., operating pallet jacks, using dock plates, or using load bars and straps)
• Operating a tractor-trailer in different conditions (e.g., highway driving, side/local roads, city/country, etc.)
• Documenting DOT regulations (e.g., reading and comprehending documentation, maintaining current documentation such as medical cards, etc.)
• Hauling consumer products and perishable consumer goods (e.g., transporting unstable loads, different weights on different trip segments, etc.)

Because the material job duties of this role involve regular field work (away from a physical Company location), including visiting customer locations and interfacing with employees, vendors, and customers of the Company, and the general public -- following a conditional offer of employment, the Company has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history in accordance with applicable laws to ensure safety. A conditional offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In addition, the Company will verify your education, employment history, and motor vehicle or driving history (if applicable to this role).

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

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