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 more than 200 countries, PepsiCo employs over 300,000 people globally and is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer-loved products. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the company's beverage business, ensuring reliable delivery of refreshments to stores nationwide. As a Local Delivery Driver - CDL A in Twinsburg, Ohio, you'll play a vital role in this supply chain, bringing PepsiCo products directly to convenience stores, gas stations, supermarkets, and more.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A position at PepsiCo in Twinsburg, Ohio, offers a dynamic, hands-on opportunity for skilled drivers. You'll operate a delivery truck on established routes or dynamic dispatch, averaging 15-20 stops per day. This full-time role involves unloading cases (20-45 lbs each), stocking shelves, building displays, and interacting with store management. It's labor-intensive, requiring physical stamina for lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, squatting, and bending in various weather conditions. Peak seasons may involve extended hours, but you'll enjoy competitive pay starting at $27.00 per hour (approximately $56,160 annually) and the satisfaction of powering local communities with PepsiCo's refreshing products.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Local Delivery Driver, your day-to-day duties ensure seamless product distribution and merchandising excellence:

• Deliver products to multiple stores daily, executing promotions and serving customers effectively.
• Operate CDL A trucks for forward/backward driving, tight maneuvers, and docking.
• Merchandise accounts to local standards: fill shelves, build displays, rotate products, clean shelves, refill out-of-stocks, and remove outdated items.
• Push/pull pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns to transport products.
• Establish positive relationships with store contacts through communication and attentiveness.
• Follow procedures like scan-in/scan-out, designated routes, DOT regulations, and daily cash/charge settlements.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance to service all scheduled customers by shift end.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

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

Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks for basic functions, direct store delivery, merchandising, handheld computers, equipment like pallet jacks, and warehouse work. Post-offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, education/employment verification, and driving history review per applicable laws, including fair chance ordinances in select areas. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered consistently with legal requirements.

Physical Demands

This role demands high-volume case handling (repeatedly lifting 20-45 lbs), navigating stores, and working outdoors in all weather. It's ideal for those with strong physical fitness and a safety-first mindset.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with industry-leading benefits:

• Competitive pay: $27.00/hour, with potential for overtime during peaks.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match for retirement security.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products.
• Professional development programs and tuition reimbursement.

These perks support your well-being and long-term financial health while working in a supportive team environment.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in driver careers, offering paths to senior driver roles, fleet supervision, dispatch, or logistics management. With internal training, leadership programs, and cross-functional opportunities, you'll gain skills in operations, customer relations, and supply chain. Many PepsiCo leaders started in delivery roles, proving this position as a launchpad for advancement in Twinsburg and beyond.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Twinsburg for stable employment with a global powerhouse. Enjoy predictable routes, modern equipment, and a culture prioritizing safety, teamwork, and innovation. Be part of delivering joy through everyday products, contribute to sustainability goals like reducing plastic waste, and thrive in Ohio's vibrant market. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, PepsiCo ensures all qualified applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Role FAQs

What is the schedule like?

Full-time with regular routes; peak seasons may require longer hours. Reliable attendance is key.

Do I need prior delivery experience?

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

What equipment will I use?

CDL A trucks, pallet jacks, hand trucks, handheld computers for scanning/invoicing.

Are there advancement opportunities?

Yes, PepsiCo promotes from within with training for supervisory and management roles.

How does PepsiCo support safety?

Strict DOT compliance, ongoing training, and modern vehicles prioritize your safety.

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply for the Local Delivery Driver - CDL A role at PepsiCo in Twinsburg, Ohio today!