OTR Driver - Foods

PepsiCo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

PepsiCo in Houston, TX is hiring a Class A CDL tractor/trailer driver. You will safely deliver products to local stores and keep shelves stocked, following FMCSA regulations. The role requires long hours and weekend/holiday availability, with on-route planning and time management.

We offer competitive pay at $33 per hour, full-time benefits, and opportunities to grow a long-term career within PepsiCo. You will operate with modern routing tools and a focus on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required with verifiable safe driving record.
• At least 100,000 accident-free miles or 2,500 hours accident-free.
• Willing to work holidays and weekends; ability to lift 15–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor/trailer and deliver to designated destinations.
• Load/unload trailers and manage paperwork such as invoices and manifests.
• Use ELD and perform pre/post-trip inspections; communicate with dispatch.
• Maintain customer relations and keep store shelves stocked.

Skills

CDL Class A

Delivery driving

Accident-free miles

Tools

Electronic logging device (ELD)

Truck navigation systems

Job description

Quick LookPay: $33.00 HourlyLocation: Houston, TXWork Days: Schedule Varies Based on Business NeedsStart Time: Start Varies Based on Business NeedsEnd Time: End Varies Based on Business NeedsMinimum Qualifications21 years or olderPossess a valid Class “A” commercial driver’s licenseHave at least 100,000 verifiable accident-free miles or more than 2,500 accident-free hoursWilling to work holidays and weekendsAbility to lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to sit for extended periods of time, up to five hours daily, with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility 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 accommodationSafely deliver beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos to local stores and keep shelves stocked for your community.What You’ll DoSafely operate a tractor/trailer and transport products to and from specified destinations in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety RegulationsLoad and unload trailers, which may include manual loading, palletized loading/unloading, use of a two-wheeler, and lifting product overheadTransport chips, dips, and more to large grocery stores, Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities, rural storage units, and other traffic centersObtain signatures of receipt, pick up returns, complete logs and paperwork related to deliveries, and review invoices and/or manifestsUse an electronic logging device, such as a tablet or onboard computer, and complete pre- and post-trip truck inspectionsCommunicate with customers, sales drivers, and dispatch throughout the day or nightWhat to ExpectOn-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom trainingHigh 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 shiftHealth & 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 IdentityOur 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. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & [2] View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.