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 hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainable practices. In the U.S., PepsiCo North America (PBNA) drives innovation in the food and beverage sector, emphasizing supply chain excellence, customer satisfaction, and employee growth. As a Local Delivery Driver in Ada, Oklahoma, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring these beloved products reach convenience stores, supermarkets, and more, contributing to PepsiCo's mission of creating smiles with every sip and bite.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A position in Ada, Oklahoma, is a full-time role perfect for reliable, safety-focused individuals with commercial driving experience. You'll drive a CDL A vehicle to deliver PepsiCo products to an average of 15-20 stops per day, including convenience stores, gas stations, small supermarkets, and drug stores. This labor-intensive position involves unloading cases (20-45 lbs each), stocking shelves, building eye-catching displays, and rotating products to maintain freshness and appeal. With a target pay of $72,088 per year, this role offers dynamic dispatching or established routes, frequent store interactions, and the satisfaction of powering local communities with PepsiCo's refreshments. Expect variable hours, especially during peak seasons like summer, in diverse weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Local Delivery Driver, your day-to-day duties are hands-on and customer-centric:

• Operate CDL A trucks proficiently, including forward/backward driving, tight maneuvers, and docking.
• Deliver products safely and on time to all scheduled customers by shift end.
• Merchandise accounts to local standards: fill shelves, build displays, rotate stock, clean shelves, remove out-of-date items, and refill out-of-stocks.
• Push/pull pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns to transport products efficiently.
• Generate invoices, handle daily cash/charge settlements, and set up promotional materials like signs and banners.
• Build positive relationships with store management through communication and attentiveness.
• Comply with all operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes, while adhering to DOT regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

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

Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks, direct-to-store delivery, merchandising, handheld computers for transactions, equipment like pallet jacks, and warehouse environments. Post-conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screenings, education/employment verification, and driving history reviews per applicable laws, including fair chance ordinances. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Physical Demands

This role requires lifting heavy cases repeatedly, reaching, squatting, bending, and working in varying weather. It's field-based, involving customer sites and public interaction for safety.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation and robust benefits:

• Target annual pay of $72,088, with opportunities for performance-based increases.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with generous company matching.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products.
• Professional development programs and tuition reimbursement.

These perks support work-life balance and long-term financial wellness.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from driver to supervisor, fleet manager, or supply chain leadership. Gain hands-on experience in logistics, sales, and operations, with training programs, mentorship, and internal mobility. Many drivers advance within PBNA, leveraging skills in merchandising and customer service for broader roles in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo as a Local Delivery Driver in Ada means being part of a global powerhouse committed to innovation, sustainability, and community impact. Enjoy stable employment, a supportive team environment, and the pride of delivering products that bring joy daily. With a focus on safety, diversity, and inclusion, PepsiCo empowers you to thrive while making a tangible difference in Oklahoma's local stores.

Role FAQs

What is the expected salary?

Target pay is $72,088 per year, with potential for more based on experience and performance.

Do I need prior delivery experience?

Helpful but not required; CDL A and safe driving skills are essential.

What shifts will I work?

Full-time with variable hours, longer during peaks; reliable attendance is key.

Are there physical requirements?

Yes, lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly and working in all weather.

How does PepsiCo support fair hiring?

We comply with fair chance laws, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per legal standards.