CDL Delivery Driver Trainee

At Pepsi Bottling Ventures, we spread home-grown joy as the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages, serving NC, SC, MD, & DE.

About the role

The Trainee is primarily responsible for learning all aspects of a Customer Delivery Specialist role, including the safe and efficient operation of the delivery vehicle, and all duties necessary to provide world-class service to our customers. Upon completion of training, the Trainee will perform the Customer Delivery Specialist function on various routes, including open and vacation routes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre- and 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.
• Services all scheduled customers by the end of shift according to PBV and customer standards.
• Delivers product to store and executes delivery on all promotions.
• Unloads, merchandises, and rotates product in all accounts to PBV and customer standards (e.g., filling shelves and coolers, building and stocking displays, making products look attractive on shelves, rotating products, refilling out-of-stocks, removing out-of-date products, removing/returning shells, etc.).
• Establishes positive working relationships with primary contact at each account.
• Obtains required signatures, store stamps, or otherwise meets other requirements to ensure accurate settlement of all invoices at the end of the day.
• Communicates issues to appropriate store personnel and management.
• Follows all DOT and FMCSA regulations as well as company rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 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 a CDL license within 45 business days from date of hire, if not currently held.
• Positive attitude and detail-oriented.
• Able to perform basic financial calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Self-starter with excellent follow-up skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Meets PBV driving qualifications.
• Works hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to speak and read English.

Physical & Mental Functions

• Repetitive job requiring frequent mental or visual effort and alertness.
• Constantly (34%–66%) required to walk, stand, lift up to 56 pounds, and push/pull 300–2400 pounds with the assistance of a pallet jack.
• Frequently (67%–100%) required to sit.
• Occasionally (0%–33%) required to climb.

Equipment Used

• Cars/trucks
• Handheld computer
• Pallet jacks
• Hand trucks
• Phone
• Calculator
• General office equipment