About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, Lay's, and Quaker. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $86 billion. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the company's beverage business, ensuring refreshing products reach consumers through efficient supply chains and dedicated teams. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community impact sets it apart, making it a premier employer for logistics and delivery professionals.

Role Overview

As a Local Delivery Driver - CDL A in New Castle, Colorado, you'll play a vital role in PepsiCo's supply chain by safely transporting and delivering beverages to a diverse range of customers, including foodservice accounts. This full-time, days-based position offers a competitive $34.00 per hour, translating to an annual range with potential upside. You'll drive a delivery vehicle, unload products, and merchandise them to pristine standards, ensuring stores are stocked and displays are eye-catching. This hands-on role demands physical stamina, precision driving, and customer interaction skills, offering a dynamic work environment away from a desk.

Daily Impact

Each shift, you'll service scheduled customers by shift end, executing promotions and building relationships with store personnel. With New Castle's scenic landscapes and proximity to key markets, this position combines rewarding fieldwork with steady employment at a Fortune 500 company.

Key Responsibilities

Your core duties focus on seamless delivery and merchandising excellence:

• Drive delivery vehicles to transport products safely to stores and foodservice locations.
• Unload pallets using electronic pallet jacks or two-wheel hand trucks and place them in designated backroom areas.
• Stock and rotate products on shelves, in coolers, displays, and vending equipment to maintain freshness and availability.
• Build small displays, install pricing signs, banners, and promotional materials to drive sales.
• Generate invoices, manage daily cash and charge settlements accurately.
• Interact frequently with store management and receiving personnel for load acceptance.

Physical Demands

This role involves lifting 20-45 pounds repeatedly, pushing/pulling 40-150 pounds occasionally, and tasks like reaching, squatting, and bending during merchandising.

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, but interstate is standard).
• Pass DOT drug test and DOT physical.
• Demonstrate experience operating CDL trucks, including maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Adhere to DOT regulations, including documentation like medical cards.
• Possess merchandising skills: filling shelves, building displays, rotating stock, and eliminating out-of-dates.

Helpful Experience

Prior use of pallet jacks, lift gates, hand trucks, and load-securing equipment is advantageous. Strong English communication for customer interactions is required. Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and driving history review ensure safety compliance. PepsiCo evaluates criminal histories fairly under laws like the Fair Chance Ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers robust compensation and support:

• $34.00 hourly pay with full-time stability.
• Comprehensive health insurance, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo welcomes diverse talent regardless of race, gender, veteran status, or disability.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your future with structured training, leadership programs, and clear paths to roles like Route Sales Supervisor, Fleet Manager, or Distribution Center Lead. Many drivers advance within 1-2 years, leveraging skills in operations and customer relations. Join a company where 90% of executives started in frontline positions.

Why Join Us

Work for a global leader with local impact in New Castle, CO. Enjoy predictable days, physical activity, and direct customer appreciation. PepsiCo's focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability means you're part of purposeful work—delivering joy one case at a time. With competitive pay, top-tier benefits, and growth potential, this CDL A role is your gateway to a thriving career.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the schedule like?
A: Full-time days, servicing all scheduled customers by shift end.

Q: Is experience required?
A: CDL A and DOT compliance are musts; merchandising and equipment experience is helpful.

Q: What about physical requirements?
A: Lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly and pushing up to 150 lbs occasionally.

Q: Does PepsiCo hire with criminal backgrounds?
A: Yes, per Fair Chance laws, qualified applicants are considered.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Submit your application online—watch the Driver Job Preview Video for a real look.

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply for the Local Delivery Driver - CDL A role at PepsiCo in New Castle today.