OTR Driver Apprentice - Foods

PepsiCo Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Beloit, WI seeks a driver to join the CDL training track and begin delivering our beloved Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos brands to local stores.

The role starts with paid training and advances to operating a tractor-trailer after certification, supporting safety and efficiency on every route. Workdays are long and hours vary by route; the company offers on-the-job training and opportunities for a long-term career with competitive pay and benefits as a member of PepsiCo's

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Able to lift 15–50 pounds with/without accommodation.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull and handle products.
• Able to sit for up to five hours daily.
• CDL may be required after training; up to 14 hours/day driving time and up to 11 hours/day on tractor-trailer.

Responsibilities

• Complete paid driver training designed for candidates with little to no Class-A CDL experience.
• Work toward completing the Truck Driving CDL program with some training costs covered.
• Safely operate a tractor/trailer and transport products to and from facilities and stores.
• Load and unload trailers using various methods and equipment as needed.
• Complete delivery paperwork, logs, invoices, manifests, receipts, returns, and pre/post-trip inspections.

Skills

Lifting 15-50 lbs

Stand/walk long periods

Sitting long periods

CDL readiness

Team oriented

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $40 Hourly

• Location: Beloit, WI

• Work Days:5-6 days

• Start Time: Start time varies based on route assignment

• End Time: End time varies based on route completion and business needs

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to five hours daily, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• After obtaining your CDL, you have the ability to work up to 14 hours a day and drive a tractor trailer for extended periods of time, up to 11 hours per day, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Safely deliver beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos to local stores and keep shelves stocked for your community.

What You’ll Do

• Complete paid driver training designed for candidates with little to no Class-A CDL operating experience
• Work toward successful completion of a Truck Driving CDL program, with Frito-Lay covering some or all eligible training costs
• Safely operate a tractor/trailer after training and transport products to and from Frito-Lay facilities, grocery stores, rural storage units, vendor locations, backhaul locations, and other traffic centers
• Load and unload trailers using manual methods, palletized loading/unloading, four-wheeled carts, or a two-wheeler as needed
• Complete delivery paperwork, logs, invoices, manifests, proof of receipt, returns, and pre- and post-trip truck inspections

What to Expect

• On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom training
• High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo.

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

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. Ifyou'dlike more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & [2] Viewthe PepsiCo EEO Policy.