Route Sales Associate - Foods

PepsiCo Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Topeka, KS is seeking a full-time delivery driver to service local stores, stock shelves, and manage orders throughout the shift. You’ll unload product, rotate stock for freshness, and build relationships with store managers to promote sales and execute initiatives.

The role starts early with shifts around 2am–6am, working up to 45+ hours weekly. Training is provided, and there are opportunities for performance-based pay within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Have a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance and ability to obtain other licensures as required by state law
• Be able to frequently lift 40 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Drive a PepsiCo truck on a route, serving local stores with care
• Deliver and check in orders with store teams (including collecting proof of delivery when needed)
• Unload product, stock shelves and displays, and rotate inventory to ensure freshness and quality for consumers
• Order product and maintain records throughout the day using provided tools (training provided)
• Build trusted relationships with store managers to grow sales, secure displays, and execute national and local initiatives

Skills

Delivery driving

Customer service

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $62,100 Yearly Targeted Performance Pay Annual Target

• Location: Topeka, KS

• Work Days: Five-day workweek with two varying days off. Employees can expect 45+ hours per week, with schedules changing based on the route assigned. Route coverage is throughout area and other locations, which may require different workdays and days off each week.

• Start Time: 2am and 6am (Average 4am)

• End Time: Workdays can vary from 8-12 hours depending on market selling through

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Have a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance and ability to obtain other licensures as required by state law
• Be able to frequently lift 40 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation

Bring beloved brands like Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos to your community and keep shelves stocked for the people who depend on them.

What You’ll Do

• Drive a PepsiCo truck on a route, serving local stores with care
• Deliver and check in orders with store teams (including collecting proof of delivery when needed)
• Unload product, stock shelves and displays, and rotate inventory to ensure freshness and quality for consumers
• Order product and maintain records throughout the day using provided tools (training provided)
• Build trusted relationships with store managers to grow sales, secure displays, and execute national and local initiatives

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.