Route Delivery Driver

Suntory; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, prescription, dental, and VIs

Paid time off

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Route Delivery Driver to safely operate our delivery vehicle, service multiple distribution channels, and merchandise products at customer accounts. You will follow DOT/FMCSA regulations, complete pre/post-trip inspections, and ensure accurate invoicing and settlements at day end.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, attention to detail, and physical ability to perform heavy labor.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and valid CDL (Class A).
• Experience with DOT regulations and safety standards required.
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates PBV delivery vehicle to serve Bulk, Small Format, On-Premise, and Dollar General channels.
• Deliver, unload, and merchandise products while maintaining accurate check-in procedures.
• Stock shelves and displays, rotate stock, and handle damaged/empty cases for credits.
• Obtain store signatures and invoices; settle cash and payments at day end.
• Adhere to DOT/FMCSA regulations and company safety policies.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and report vehicle issues to Fleet.
• Drive a truck with appropriate weight limits and operate forklift/pallet jacks as needed.
• Complete driving tests successfully and work hours as required.

Skills

CDL driving

Safety compliance

Customer service

DOT regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL certificate (Class A)

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Job description

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.

Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Venturesis seeking a Route Delivery Driver to join our team.

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

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

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

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members. We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

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.

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