DOT Trainee

About the role

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Trainee-DOT to join our team. We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo, and we make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages.

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.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to two years of commercial driving experience with a CDL is preferred.
• A Class A CDL is 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.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must be able to meet PBV driving qualifications.
• Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to two years of commercial driving experience with a CDL is preferred.
• A Class A CDL is 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.
• Must be able to meet PBV driving qualifications.

Skills

• Basic financial calculations.
• Customer service skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Communication skills.
• Adaptability.

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.
• Wellness program.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Legal service plan option.
• Pay advance option.