Route Trainee

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Drives and maneuvers a truck having a gross vehicle weight of under 26,000 pounds.
• Operates a company car/pick-up truck.
• 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.
• Serves 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• Must have a positive attitude and be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to perform basic financial calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Positive attitude and detail-oriented.
• Basic financial calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Self-starter with excellent follow-up skills.
• Team environment.
• Meet PBV driving qualifications.
• Necessary hours to complete assigned tasks.

Skills

• Communication
• Physical Labor
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Organization

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.