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 individuals dedicated to delivering innovative products that bring joy to consumers every day. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the company's success in the beverage sector, focusing on sustainable growth, community impact, and employee development. As a Local Delivery Driver in Lakeside, California, you'll be part of a dynamic team ensuring our products reach customers efficiently and on time.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A position at PepsiCo in Lakeside, CA, offers a rewarding opportunity for skilled drivers to join our supply chain operations. This full-time role involves driving delivery vehicles to serve foodservice and retail customers, stocking products, and building displays. With a disclosed starting pay of $31.25 per hour (equating to $65,000 annually), this position provides stability, physical activity, and direct customer interaction. Drivers handle pallets of beverages, manage merchandising to local standards, and ensure all deliveries are completed by shift end. Ideal for those with CDL A experience seeking reliable employment with a global leader.

Daily Impact

Each day, you'll navigate routes in Lakeside and surrounding areas, unloading products with pallet jacks, rotating stock to maintain freshness, and collaborating with store personnel. This hands-on role combines driving expertise with merchandising skills, contributing directly to PepsiCo's market presence in Southern California.

Key Responsibilities

As a Local Delivery Driver, your core duties include:

• Delivering products to all customer types, including foodservice accounts, and executing promotions effectively.
• Merchandising accounts to local standards by rotating, stocking shelves, displays, coolers, and vending equipment.
• Building small displays and installing promotional materials like pricing signs and banners.
• Generating invoices, managing daily cash and charge settlements.
• Fostering positive working relationships with store management and receiving personnel.
• Unloading pallets from delivery vehicles using electronic pallet jacks or two-wheel hand trucks and placing products in designated backroom areas.

Physical Demands

This role requires lifting cases of 20-45 pounds repeatedly, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds occasionally, and performing reaching, squatting, and bending during deliveries and merchandising.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Be 21 years or older.
• Pass DOT drug test and DOT physical.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL A with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (non-excepted intrastate also accepted in most CA locations except Stockton).

Helpful experience includes:

• Operating CDL-required trucks, including maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Adhering to DOT regulations, such as maintaining medical cards.
• Merchandising products, using pallet jacks, hand trucks, and load-securing equipment.
• Effective communication in English.

Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of driving history are required. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable fair chance laws, including California's Fair Chance Act.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits:

• Salary range estimated at $65,000 - $71,500 USD per year, based on $31.25/hour with potential upside.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching contributions for retirement savings.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products.
• Professional development programs and tuition reimbursement.

Work-Life Balance

Local routes mean predictable schedules, minimizing overnights and allowing you to return home daily.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee advancement. Start as a Local Delivery Driver and progress to roles like Route Sales Representative, Fleet Supervisor, or Distribution Manager. Our training programs, mentorship opportunities, and performance-based promotions empower you to build a long-term career in logistics and supply chain. Many of our leaders began in driver positions, leveraging hands-on experience for upward mobility.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a purpose-driven company committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation. In Lakeside, CA, you'll contribute to keeping communities refreshed while enjoying equal opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, age, or background. PepsiCo's EEO policy ensures a inclusive workplace, with resources like EEO is the Law posters available. Experience the pride of delivering beloved brands and the stability of a Fortune 500 employer.

Role FAQs

Q: What CDL is required?
A: Valid U.S. CDL A with Non-Excepted Interstate Status; intrastate accepted in most CA locations.

Q: Are there physical requirements?
A: Yes, lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly, pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs, and bending/squatting.

Q: Is experience necessary?
A: CDL operation and merchandising experience is helpful but not mandatory if qualified.

Q: What about background checks?
A: Required post-offer, with fair consideration for criminal histories per CA laws.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Submit your application online and watch our Driver Job Preview Video for insights.

Ready to drive your career forward with PepsiCo? Apply now for the Local Delivery Driver role in Lakeside, California.