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 globally, employing over 300,000 people across more than 200 countries. 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 focuses on beverage distribution and sales, ensuring products reach customers efficiently through a robust supply chain network. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic team that values performance, integrity, and collaboration.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver CDL A position at PepsiCo in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, is a hands-on, full-time role ideal for experienced truck drivers passionate about logistics and customer service. In this position, you'll drive a delivery vehicle to serve a variety of customers, including foodservice accounts, while ensuring products are stocked, rotated, and displayed attractively. Earning $23.54 per hour, this role offers a stable salary of approximately $48,963 annually, with opportunities for performance-based growth. Drivers handle everything from unloading pallets to building displays and managing invoices, all while adhering to strict DOT regulations. This field-based job requires physical stamina, safe driving practices, and a customer-focused mindset, making it perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced retail environments.

Daily Impact

As a key player in PepsiCo's supply chain, you'll directly contribute to customer satisfaction by delivering fresh products on time and maintaining merchandising standards. Expect frequent interactions with store management and receiving personnel to ensure seamless load acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

Success in this role hinges on executing core duties with precision and efficiency. Primary responsibilities include:

• Delivering products to all scheduled customers by the end of each shift, servicing foodservice and retail accounts.
• Merchandising products by rotating stock on shelves, in coolers, displays, and vending equipment to meet local standards.
• Building small displays and installing promotional materials such as pricing signs and banners.
• Generating invoices and managing daily settlements for cash and charges.
• Unloading pallets from the delivery vehicle using electronic pallet jacks or two-wheel hand trucks and placing products in designated store backroom areas.
• Fostering positive working relationships with primary contacts at each account for smooth operations.

Physical Demands

This role involves lifting cases of 20-45 pounds repeatedly, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds occasionally, and performing tasks like reaching, squatting, and bending during deliveries and merchandising.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for the Local Delivery Driver CDL A role, candidates must meet essential criteria:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (specific rules apply for California locations).
• Pass the DOT drug test and DOT physical examination.
• Demonstrate experience operating CDL-required trucks, including forward/backward driving and maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Adhere to all DOT regulations, such as maintaining documentation like medical cards.
• Possess merchandising skills, including shelf stocking, display building, product rotation, and eliminating out-of-stocks or expired items.
• Be proficient with equipment like pallet jacks, lift gates, hand trucks, dock plates, load bars, and straps.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Helpful experience includes documenting DOT compliance and hauling loads safely. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screenings, education verification, employment history review, and motor vehicle checks to ensure safety. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per fair chance laws, including those in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and California.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment:

• $23.54 hourly pay, equating to a solid annual salary.
• Full-time schedule with route-based consistency.
• Equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Access to EEO resources and pay transparency statements.
• Opportunities for hands-on training in logistics and merchandising.
• Safety-focused culture with DOT-compliant operations.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths to advance within supply chain, distribution, sales, and management roles. Drivers often progress to senior positions, fleet supervisors, or regional operations leads. With PBNA's expansive network, top performers gain exposure to larger routes, leadership training, and cross-functional projects. PepsiCo's commitment to internal mobility ensures long-term career progression for dedicated team members.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for a rewarding career in a global powerhouse. In Youngwood, PA, you'll enjoy a local role with national impact, competitive pay, and a culture of inclusion. PepsiCo's focus on innovation, sustainability, and employee well-being sets it apart. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and provide tools for success. View our Driver Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the role. Apply today and drive your future forward with PepsiCo.

Role FAQs

Q: What CDL status is required?
A: Valid U.S. CDL with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (exceptions noted for certain CA locations).

Q: Are there physical requirements?
A: Yes, lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly, pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs, and bending/squatting.

Q: Is experience necessary?
A: Helpful experience in CDL driving, merchandising, and equipment operation is preferred.

Q: What about background checks?
A: Conditional offers include reviews per fair chance ordinances and applicable laws.

Q: How do I learn more about EEO?
A: Download EEO is the Law documents from our site.