Route Delivery Driver

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Education assistance

Legal service plan

Pay advance option

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Route Delivery Driver to join our team. Safely operates PBV delivery vehicle and equipment to deliver product to customers across multiple distribution channels, while unloading and merchandising per PBV and customer standards.

Service accounts with accuracy and efficiency, maintain compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, and perform pre/post-trip inspections and basic calculations. This role requires strong physical stamina and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of commercial driving experience; CDL preferred.
• NC driver's license required; Class A CDL required.
• Must pass a DOT physical prior to first day.
• Able to perform basic financial calculations and maintain accuracy.
• Strong written and oral communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Pre/post-trip inspection of truck per DOT; report issues promptly.
• Safely drive a truck with appropriate weight and handling.
• Unload products and complete check-in procedures.
• Stock shelves and displays; ensure proper rotation.
• Process invoices and signatures; settle accounts at day end.
• Follow DOT and FMCSA regulations; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Forklift operation

Job description

Route Delivery Driver

Job Description Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Route Delivery Driver to join our team.

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures! At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Who We Are

Who We Are We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non‑alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

What We Do We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.

What Makes Us Unique

What Makes Us Unique We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

What We Look for in Team Members We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members.

Route Delivery Driver Role Overview

Safely operates PBV delivery vehicle and equipment to deliver product to customers in our Bulk, Small Format, On‑Premise, and Dollar General distribution channels. The Route Delivery Driver will service the accounts along a designated route efficiently and effectively by delivering, unloading, and merchandising products in customer accounts according to PBV and customer standards, adhering to all company, state and federal safety and driving regulations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conducts pre/post-trip inspection on truck according to DOT and promptly reports problems to the Fleet department.
• Safely drives and maneuvers a truck having a gross vehicle weight of under or over 26,000 pounds.
• Safely unloads product, ensuring proper check‑in procedures.
• Stocks shelves, racks, coolers, and displays, ensuring proper rotation.
• Breaks down boxes and removes flat, damaged, and empty cases to ensure proper credit is given.
• Obtains required signatures, store stamps, and invoices to ensure accurate settlement at the end of the day.
• Settles all monies at the end of the day.
• Follows all DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of commercial driving experience with CDL preferred.
• NC driver’s license or applicable state license required.
• Class A CDL required.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical prior to first day of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL permit by the 15th business day and 45 business days from their date of hire in which to obtain the license, if CDL is not currently held.
• Must be able to perform basic financial calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be detail‑oriented.
• Must have a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have good organizational, prioritization, and decision‑making skills.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to drive vehicle and operate forklift and pallet jacks.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to successfully complete PBV driving test and meet driving standards.
• Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
• Saving and spending accounts
• Company‑paid telemedicine services
• Free counseling and information services
• Wellness program
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid disability coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal service plan option
• Pay advance option

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e‑mail at [e-mail]