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Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is hiring a delivery driver/merchandiser to stock shelves, set up displays, and manage invoices. You will operate a vehicle under 26,000 lbs and use handheld devices to place orders.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to obtain a DOT card, and physical stamina for heavy lifting. Excellent communication with customers and teammates is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED highly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical card.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Drives and maneuvers a truck under 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
• Operates a company car/pick-up.
• Fills and merchandises coolers, displays, racks, shelves.
• Delivers and places orders, runs invoices, and uses POS signage.
• Sells and executes promotions and services customers as scheduled.
• Verifies case quantities and monies at day end; invoices signed.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

DOT Medical card

English communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 PURPOSE OF THE JOB Delivering and merchandising product, which includes placing orders, stocking shelves, rotating shelved product, setting up displays, cooler stocking/rotation, storage room organization, and movement of product from storage to the sales floor. The job also requires the ability to use handheld to order product and/or run invoices.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Drives and maneuvers a truck having a gross vehicle weight of under 26,000 pounds.
• Also, operates a company car/pick-up.
• Fills and merchandises all coolers, displays, racks, shelves, and/or vendors in accordance with PBV standards.
• Delivers and places orders/runs invoices in accounts, creates and utilizes point of sale signage.
• Sells and executes all promotions.
• Services all customers as scheduled.
• Verifies all cases and monies are correct at the end of the day and invoices signed by customers.
• Communicates with customers and co-workers.
• Follows company rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned based on business channel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED highly preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience may be considered, in lieu of high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical card.
• Must have a positive attitude and must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to perform basic financial calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Self-starter with excellent follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must meet PBV driving qualifications.
• Able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Mental Functions Repetitive job requiring frequent, but not more than normal mental or visual effort or alertness.

Physical Functions Constantly (34%-66%) required to walk, stand, lift up to 85 pounds and push/pull 300 - 2400 pounds with the assistance of a pallet jack.

EQUIPMENT USED Vehicle, hand truck, store floats, pallet jacks, label gun, telephone, calculator, Point of Purchase materials, computer reports, cardboard balers, various types of vending equipment, and general office equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES None required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.

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]

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 more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states. We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers' warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers' warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo's and Keurig Dr. Pepper'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, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.