About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people globally and is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer-pleasing products. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the company's beverage business, ensuring reliable distribution to stores nationwide. As a Delivery Driver in Nantucket, Massachusetts, you'll be a vital part of this supply chain, bringing refreshment to convenience stores, gas stations, supermarkets, and more. PepsiCo values its frontline heroes, offering competitive pay, unique incentives, and pathways for career advancement in a stable, dynamic industry.

Role Overview

The Delivery Driver position at PepsiCo in Nantucket, MA, is a full-time, hands-on role perfect for reliable individuals with commercial driving experience. Based on Nantucket Island, this job offers a disclosed base salary of $76,128 USD per year ($36.60/hour), plus a $3,000 monthly living stipend (less applicable taxes) to support island living costs. Additional perks include a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments: $250 after 30 days and $750 after 90 days. You'll drive established routes or dynamic dispatches, averaging 15-20 stops per day, delivering products to local retailers. This labor-intensive role involves lifting 20-45 lb cases repeatedly, merchandising shelves, building displays, and building relationships with store managers. Expect variable hours, especially during peak seasons like summer, and work across all weather conditions. It's an opportunity to join a premium brand while enjoying Nantucket's unique coastal lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Delivery Driver, your day-to-day duties ensure seamless product flow from truck to store shelves:

• Operate CDL-required trucks for forward/backward driving, tight maneuvers, and dock backing.
• Deliver products to scheduled customers, completing all stops by shift end.
• Merchandise accounts to local standards: fill shelves, rotate stock, build eye-catching displays, clean shelves, remove out-of-date products, and refill out-of-stocks.
• Push/pull pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns to transport high volumes of cases.
• Generate invoices, settle daily cash/charges, and scan-in/scan-out per procedures.
• Foster positive relationships with store contacts through communication, rapport-building, and attentiveness.
• Comply with DOT regulations, operating procedures, and safety protocols.

Daily Impact

Your work directly enhances store presentations and customer satisfaction, driving PepsiCo's market presence in Nantucket's competitive retail landscape.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (specific rules apply in certain CA locations, but Nantucket follows standard interstate requirements).
• Pass required drug test, physical capabilities test, DOT physical, and DOT Road Test.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable attendance.

Helpful experience includes truck operation, direct-to-store delivery, merchandising, handheld device use, equipment handling (pallet jacks, hand trucks), and warehouse work. Post-conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, criminal history reviews (per fair chance laws), education/employment verification, and driving history checks to prioritize safety. This field-based role involves public interaction, so integrity and professionalism are key.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo invests in its Delivery Drivers with standout compensation and support:

• Salary & Incentives: $76,128 USD/year base, $3,000 monthly living stipend, $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Work-Life Balance: Stable full-time schedule with overtime potential during peaks.
• Professional Development: Training programs, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

Watch our Driver Job Preview Video for an inside look at the role.

Career Growth

PepsiCo fosters internal mobility, with Delivery Drivers advancing to roles like Route Sales Leader, Supervisor, or Fleet Manager. Nantucket's position offers visibility in a key market, building skills in operations, sales, and leadership. Many start here and progress company-wide, benefiting from PepsiCo's $1B+ annual training investment and mentorship programs. Long-term, you'll gain expertise in supply chain logistics, customer management, and beverage industry trends.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability in a global powerhouse, island-specific perks like the living stipend, and a culture valuing safety, teamwork, and innovation. In Nantucket, enjoy delivering to vibrant local stores while contributing to community refreshment. With fair hiring practices and a commitment to diversity, PepsiCo empowers qualified candidates with criminal histories per applicable laws. Join a team where your hard work fuels success—apply today and drive your career forward.

Role FAQs

Q: Is a CDL required? Yes, valid U.S. CDL with Non-Excepted Interstate Status.

Q: What are the physical demands? Lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly, bending, squatting, pushing/pulling in all weather.

Q: Are there peak season hours? Yes, longer shifts during summer and high-demand periods.

Q: What's the sign-on bonus structure? $250 at 30 days, $750 at 90 days, totaling $1,000.

Q: Does PepsiCo offer background check accommodations? Yes, compliant with Fair Chance Acts and similar laws.