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 dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainable practices. In the U.S., PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers local communities through efficient supply chains and reliable delivery services. As a Local Delivery Driver in Shreveport, Louisiana, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products reach customers fresh and on time, contributing to PepsiCo's mission of creating smiles with every sip and bite.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A position at PepsiCo in Shreveport, LA, offers a dynamic, hands-on opportunity for skilled drivers. Earning $28.05 per hour (approximately $58,344 annually), you'll operate a delivery vehicle to serve a variety of customers, including foodservice accounts. This full-time role involves driving, unloading, merchandising products on shelves, coolers, and displays, and building relationships with store personnel. It's perfect for CDL A holders seeking stable employment with physical activity, customer interaction, and clear performance goals. Watch our Driver Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Local Delivery Driver, your primary accountabilities include:

• Delivering products safely and executing all promotions to boost sales.
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of each shift, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Merchandising accounts to local standards, including rotating stock, stocking shelves, coolers, and vending equipment.
• Building small displays, setting up pricing signs, banners, and promotional materials.
• Generating invoices, handling daily settlement of cash and charges.
• Frequent interaction with store management and receiving personnel for load acceptance.

Physical demands include lifting 20-45 lb cases repeatedly, pushing/pulling 40-150 lbs, reaching, squatting, and bending. You'll unload pallets using electronic pallet jacks or two-wheel hand trucks, placing products in designated store backrooms.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 21 years or older.
• Pass DOT drug test and DOT Physical.
• Valid U.S. CDL A with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (applicable notes for CA locations do not apply here).

Helpful Experience

• Operating CDL trucks: driving forward/backward, maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Adhering to DOT regulations, maintaining documentation like medical cards.
• Merchandising: filling shelves, building displays, rotating products, eliminating out-of-stocks.
• Using equipment: pallet jacks, lift gates, hand trucks, load bars, straps.
• Effective English communication for customer interactions.

Post-conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, education, employment, and driving history verification per Fair Credit Reporting Act and local fair chance ordinances. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per applicable laws.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits:

• $28.05 hourly pay, translating to strong annual earnings with overtime potential.
• Full-time schedule with opportunities for consistent routes.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo ensures consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in driver careers, offering paths to senior driver roles, fleet supervision, or logistics management. Many start as Local Delivery Drivers and advance through performance-based promotions, leadership training, and internal job postings. With PBNA's expansive network, opportunities abound in supply chain, operations, and beyond. Shreveport's strategic location supports regional growth in the Gulf South.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Shreveport for job stability, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment. Be part of a company prioritizing safety, innovation, and community impact. Drivers enjoy predictable routes, modern equipment, and recognition for excellence. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability means you're delivering more than products—you're supporting eco-friendly initiatives. With EEO policies and fair chance hiring, diverse talent thrives here. Apply now to drive your career forward with a global leader.

Role FAQs

Do I need prior delivery experience?

Helpful but not required; training provided for merchandising and equipment.

What are the physical requirements?

Lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly, pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs, bending/squatting.

Is this a local route?

Yes, focused on Shreveport-area customers with end-of-shift completion.

What's the hiring process?

Application, interview, DOT physical/drug test, background check.

Are benefits immediate?

Full-time benefits kick in after eligibility period; details at offer stage.

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