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 more than 300,000 people globally and is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer-pleasing products. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the company's success in the beverage sector, focusing on efficient supply chain operations and exceptional customer service. As a Local Delivery Driver in Olathe, Kansas, you'll be part of a dynamic team ensuring products reach stores 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 - Nights position at PepsiCo in Olathe, Kansas, is an overnight role perfect for reliable professionals with commercial driving experience. You'll operate a delivery vehicle to service foodservice and retail customers, handling everything from unloading pallets to merchandising products on shelves. This full-time position offers a disclosed salary of $69,784 USD per year ($33.55/hour), with opportunities for overtime and performance-based incentives. Shifts run overnight to ensure stores are stocked before opening, providing a structured schedule ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Key to success is your CDL A license, physical stamina, and commitment to safety standards set by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Why Nights? Benefits of Overnight Delivery

Overnight shifts minimize traffic, allowing efficient routes and timely deliveries. You'll interact less with peak-hour crowds, focusing on execution while enjoying premium pay differentials common in night roles at PepsiCo.

Key Responsibilities

As a Local Delivery Driver, your day (or night) involves a mix of driving, physical labor, and customer interaction. Primary accountabilities include delivering product and executing promotions, servicing all scheduled customers by shift end, and merchandising accounts to local standards. You'll unload pallets using electronic pallet jacks or two-wheel hand trucks, stock shelves, build displays, and set up promotional materials like pricing signs and banners. Expect frequent lifting of 20-45 pound cases repeatedly, plus pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds occasionally. You'll generate invoices, settle cash and charges daily, and build positive relationships with store management and receiving personnel. Safety is paramount, adhering to all DOT regulations during every route.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this PepsiCo driver role, candidates must be 21 years or older, hold a valid U.S. CDL A with Non-Excepted Interstate Status, and pass a DOT drug test and physical. Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks for basic functions like maneuvering in tight spaces, adhering to DOT rules (e.g., maintaining medical cards), merchandising products by rotating stock and building displays, and using equipment like pallet jacks, lift gates, and hand trucks. Strong English communication skills are essential for interacting with store personnel. Post-offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screenings, and verifies driving history to ensure safety. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws in applicable regions.

Physical Demands

This role requires reaching, squatting, bending, and repetitive heavy lifting in store environments, including backrooms and sales floors. Successful drivers maintain peak physical condition to handle demands safely.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation starting at $69,784 annually, plus potential for raises and bonuses. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, a 401(k) with generous company match, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time. Additional perks include employee discounts on PepsiCo products, tuition reimbursement for further education, and wellness programs promoting health and fitness. As part of PBNA, you'll access modern fleet vehicles equipped with safety tech, uniform allowances, and ongoing training to enhance skills.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in driver development, offering paths to senior driver, route sales, supervisor, or fleet management roles. Many start as delivery drivers and advance within supply chain operations. Internal training programs, leadership courses, and mentorship ensure long-term success. With PepsiCo's global footprint, opportunities extend to regional or national positions, fostering a rewarding career in logistics.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo as a Local Delivery Driver means stable employment with a Fortune 500 company renowned for innovation and employee satisfaction. In Olathe, Kansas, you'll serve a vibrant community, contributing to local stores while enjoying work-life balance through predictable overnight schedules. PepsiCo's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion creates an inclusive workplace. Experience cutting-edge technology in delivery operations, from GPS routing to inventory apps, and be part of a team that delivers joy daily. With strong safety records and community involvement, PepsiCo drivers take pride in their impactful work.

Role FAQs

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

Q: What shift hours? Overnight, typically starting evenings to early morning, ensuring deliveries before store openings.

Q: Are benefits immediate? Yes, full benefits package activates upon hire for eligible full-time roles.

Q: Does PepsiCo hire with criminal records? Yes, per fair chance ordinances and FCRA, qualified applicants are considered.

Q: How to apply? Submit your application online; top candidates advance to driving assessments and interviews.

This role offers more than a job—it's a launchpad for a thriving career at PepsiCo. Apply now and drive your future forward!