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. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates in over 200 countries, employing more than 300,000 people globally. The company is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer-pleasing products while fostering positive impacts on communities and the planet. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the delivery of refreshing beverages to stores nationwide, ensuring customers always have access to their favorites. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic team that values performance, integrity, and collaboration.

Role Overview

As a Local Delivery Driver - CDL A at PepsiCo in Lufkin, Texas, you will play a vital role in our supply chain by driving delivery vehicles and ensuring products reach customers efficiently. This full-time position pays $29.45 per hour and involves delivering to various customer types, including foodservice accounts. You'll handle everything from unloading pallets to merchandising shelves, building displays, and interacting with store personnel. The role demands physical stamina, as it includes lifting cases of 20-45 pounds repeatedly and using forces up to 150 pounds for pushing/pulling. Operating from Lufkin, you'll service scheduled routes by shift end, contributing directly to PepsiCo's reputation for reliable service and product freshness.

Daily Impact

Your day starts with loading your truck, followed by safe navigation to customer sites. You'll unload products using electronic pallet jacks or hand trucks, stock shelves, rotate inventory, and set up eye-catching displays. Frequent communication with store managers ensures smooth acceptance of loads and builds lasting partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

The core duties of this position focus on execution and customer satisfaction:

• Deliver products to all types of customers, including foodservice, and execute all promotions by shift end.
• Service all scheduled accounts, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Merchandise products to local standards, stocking shelves, displays, coolers, and vending equipment.
• Build small displays and install promotional materials like pricing signs and banners.
• Generate invoices, manage daily settlements for cash and charges.
• Foster positive working relationships with primary contacts at each account.

Physical Demands

Expect regular lifting, reaching, squatting, and bending. Unloading involves pallet jacks and hand trucks, with occasional heavy pushing/pulling.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates must meet these essential criteria:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL A with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (specific rules apply in certain CA locations).
• Pass DOT drug test and DOT physical.
• Demonstrate safe operation of CDL trucks, including maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Adhere to all DOT regulations, maintaining documentation like medical cards.
• Possess merchandising experience, such as shelf stocking, display building, and product rotation.

Helpful experience includes using haul equipment like pallet jacks, dock plates, and load straps. Strong English communication skills are required for effective store interactions. Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of driving history are mandatory. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable fair chance laws.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers competitive compensation and robust benefits for full-time drivers:

• $29.45 hourly rate, equating to approximately $61,256 annually based on standard hours.
• Full-time daytime schedule for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo ensures fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your future with clear paths for advancement. Start as a Local Delivery Driver and progress to roles like Route Sales Driver, Fleet Supervisor, or Distribution Manager. Ongoing training in leadership, safety, and operations equips you for success. Many PepsiCo leaders began in driver positions, benefiting from mentorship programs and performance-based promotions. In Lufkin, you'll join a supportive network fostering skill-building and long-term careers in logistics and supply chain.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability, competitive pay, and a culture of excellence. Deliver joy daily while enjoying top-tier benefits and growth opportunities. In Lufkin, Texas, contribute to a community-focused operation serving East Texas with beloved brands. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability means your work supports eco-friendly initiatives like optimized routing to reduce emissions. Be part of a winning team where your safety, success, and satisfaction matter.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

While CDL A and DOT compliance are musts, helpful experience in trucking, merchandising, and equipment operation boosts your candidacy.

What shift is this?

Full-time days, with routes designed to end by shift close.

Are there physical requirements?

Yes, including repeated lifting of 20-45 lbs and pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.

Does PepsiCo hire with criminal records?

Qualified applicants are considered per fair chance ordinances and applicable laws.

How do I apply?

Submit your application online; watch our Driver Job Preview Video for a real look at the role.