Trainee DOT

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC

United States

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, prescription, dental, and视ion

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Education assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC is seeking a Trainee-DOT to learn all aspects of a Route Delivery Driver role, delivering, unloading, and merchandising products across designated accounts while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

You will perform pre/post-trip inspections, safely drive trucks, stock shelves, and handle invoicing while maintaining exceptional customer service and accuracy on daily tasks.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–2 years of commercial driving experience with a CDL preferred.
Class A CDL required.
Pass a DOT physical prior to first day.
Obtain CDL permit within 45 business days if CDL not held.
Positive attitude and detail oriented.
Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Excellent customer service skills.
Meet PBV driving qualifications.
Ability to work hours needed to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre/post-trip inspection on truck per DOT; report problems.
Safely drive and maneuver a truck with appropriate weight.
Safely unloads product and complete check-in procedures.
Stock shelves, racks, coolers, and displays with proper rotation.
Break down boxes and remove damaged goods for proper credit.
Obtain signatures, store stamps, and invoices for end-of-day settlement.
Communicate issues to store personnel and management.
Follow all DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Detail oriented

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

CDL permit (if needed)

DOT physical

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 Ventures is seeking a Trainee‑DOT 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.

Trainee‑DOT Role Overview

The Trainee DOT is primarily responsible for learning all aspects of a Route Delivery Driver role, including the safe and efficient operation of the delivery vehicle. The Trainee DOT will service accounts (Bulk, Small Format, On‑Premise, and Dollar General) 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 requirements 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 flats, damages, and empty cases to ensure proper credit is given.
Obtains required signatures, store stamps, and invoices to ensure proper settlement at the end of the day.
Communicates issues to appropriate store personnel and management.
Follows all DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Zero (0) to two (2) years of commercial driving experience with a CDL is preferred.
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 within 45 business days if CDL is not currently held.
Positive attitude and must be detail oriented.
Perform basic financial calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to meet PBV driving qualifications.
Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Compensation and 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 rmssupport@pbvllc.com

Who We Are

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.

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