About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates in over 200 countries, employing more than 300,000 people globally. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the delivery of refreshing beverages to millions of consumers daily. As a Local Delivery Driver - CDL A in Uncasville, Connecticut, you'll play a vital role in our supply chain, ensuring products reach stores fresh and on time. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community impact makes it a top employer in the food and beverage sector.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A position at PepsiCo in Uncasville, CT, is perfect for reliable professionals with commercial driving experience. You'll operate a delivery vehicle to serve diverse customers, including foodservice accounts, while handling merchandising and customer interactions. This full-time role demands physical stamina, as it involves lifting cases from 20-45 pounds repeatedly and exerting 40-150 pounds of force for pushing/pulling. Starting pay is $32.25 per hour, translating to an estimated annual salary of $67,000-$95,000 based on sector rates with a buffer for performance incentives. Enjoy the satisfaction of building displays, rotating stock, and fostering store relationships while representing a premium brand.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Delivery Driver, your day-to-day duties ensure seamless product distribution and store readiness. Primary accountabilities include delivering products and executing promotions by shift's end, servicing all scheduled customers, and merchandising accounts to local standards. You'll drive the delivery vehicle, unload pallets with electronic pallet jacks or hand trucks, and stock shelves, coolers, displays, and vending equipment. Building small displays, setting up pricing signs and banners, generating invoices, and settling cash/charges are core tasks. Frequent interactions with store management and receiving personnel for load acceptance are essential. Expect reaching, squatting, bending, and maneuvering in tight spaces throughout your route.

Daily Operations

Start your shift by inspecting your vehicle and loading products. Navigate local routes in Uncasville and surrounding areas, delivering to various store types. Upon arrival, unload efficiently, rotate stock to prevent out-of-dates, and create eye-catching displays. End with accurate documentation and positive customer handoffs.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this CDL A Driver role at PepsiCo, candidates must be 21 years or older, hold a valid U.S. CDL A with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (interstate applicable), and pass DOT drug testing and physical exams. Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks for forward/backward driving and tight maneuvers, adhering to DOT regulations like maintaining medical cards, merchandising products by filling shelves and building displays, using equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, lift gates, and securing loads with straps. Strong English communication skills are required for customer interactions. Post-offer, expect background checks, drug screening, education/employment verification, and motor vehicle history review. PepsiCo complies with fair chance hiring laws, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per FCRA and local ordinances.

Physical Demands

This field-based role involves regular lifting (20-45 lbs repeatedly), pushing/pulling (40-150 lbs), and activities like squatting, bending, and reaching during deliveries and merchandising.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers industry-leading benefits to support your well-being and financial security. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $32.25/hour with potential for overtime and bonuses, pushing annual earnings to $67K-$95K. Full-time employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. Build long-term wealth with our 401(k) plan featuring company matching contributions. Take advantage of generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling. Additional perks include employee discounts on PepsiCo products, tuition reimbursement for career advancement, and wellness programs promoting health and fitness. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo values diversity across race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your professional development with structured training, leadership programs, and clear paths to promotion. Many drivers advance to roles like Route Sales Representative, Fleet Supervisor, or Distribution Manager. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge logistics tech, safety protocols, and merchandising strategies. Our Driver Job Preview Video offers a real look at the role. Join a company where 20% of management positions are filled internally, and seize opportunities in supply chain, sales, and operations across PBNA.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability, impact, and excitement in Uncasville, CT. Be part of a brand that quenches America's thirst while prioritizing safety, teamwork, and innovation. Work with state-of-the-art vehicles and tools, collaborate with supportive teams, and contribute to community initiatives. PepsiCo's focus on sustainability—recycling programs and water conservation—aligns purpose with your career. With a premium work environment and commitment to EEO, this is your chance to drive success literally and figuratively.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

CDL A license and DOT compliance are musts; merchandising and equipment experience is helpful but trainable.

What shifts are available?

Full-time routes typically run daytime hours, ending by shift close, with potential overtime.

Are criminal backgrounds considered?

Yes, per fair chance laws and FCRA, qualified applicants are reviewed holistically.

How much lifting is involved?

20-45 lbs repeatedly, plus pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs occasionally.

What's the application process?

Apply online, complete pre-employment screening, and watch our Driver Preview Video for insights.