About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, renowned for iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker. With operations spanning over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of dedicated professionals committed to delivering joy through innovative products. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the company's success in the beverage sector, focusing on sustainable growth, community impact, and employee development. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo champions diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring practices, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories in line with applicable laws like the Fair Chance Ordinances in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) position at PepsiCo in Albany, New York, offers a dynamic opportunity for skilled drivers to fill in for regular routes due to vacations, illnesses, or other absences. This full-time role involves delivering PepsiCo products to convenience stores, gas stations, small supermarkets, and drug stores across varying weather conditions. Drivers handle unloading, stocking, merchandising, and customer interactions while adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. With a disclosed pay rate of $29.00 per hour, this labor-intensive position suits those who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments. Watch our Driver Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be the frontline ambassador for PepsiCo products, ensuring stores are fully stocked and visually appealing. Primary accountabilities include:

• Delivering products safely and executing all promotions on assigned relief routes, which may change daily via dynamic dispatch.
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of each shift, building positive relationships with store management.
• Merchandising accounts to local standards, including rotating stock, filling shelves, coolers, displays, and vending equipment.
• Building small displays, setting up promotional materials like pricing signs and banners, and eliminating out-of-stocks or outdated products.
• Generating invoices, managing daily settlements of cash and charges, and maintaining regular, reliable attendance.

Expect physical demands like lifting 20-45 pound cases repeatedly, pushing/pulling loads, reaching, squatting, and bending during deliveries.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a PepsiCo Local Delivery Driver, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL License with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (note: specific California variations apply, but interstate required in Stockton).
• Pass required drug tests, physical capabilities tests (if applicable), DOT physical, and DOT Road Test.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English.

Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks (forward/backward driving, tight maneuvers), merchandising products (shelf stocking, display building, cleaning), and using equipment like pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns. No prior PepsiCo experience required—training provided for motivated applicants.

Physical and Regulatory Demands

This role requires working in diverse weather, frequent lifting, and compliance with DOT rules. Reliable transportation to the Albany facility is essential.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation starting at $29.00 per hour (approximately $60,320 annually), plus opportunities for overtime on relief routes. As a full-time employee, enjoy:

• Access to PepsiCo's comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Inclusive culture with EEO protections for all backgrounds: female, minority, disability, protected veteran, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Fair chance hiring compliant with FCRA and local ordinances.
• Professional development resources and job preview videos for transparency.

Review PepsiCo's Pay Transparency Statement, EEO is the Law poster, and EEO Policy for full details.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in talent, offering clear paths from delivery driver to supervisory roles in logistics, distribution, and supply chain management. Many drivers advance to permanent routes, fleet management, or regional operations. With PBNA's focus on dynamic dispatching and technology, gain skills in modern fleet operations. Internal training programs, mentorship, and performance-based promotions ensure long-term success. Join a company where 90% of leaders started in frontline roles.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo in Albany for stable, rewarding work with a global powerhouse. Enjoy varied daily routes preventing monotony, direct impact on local stores, and pride in stocking beloved brands. Benefit from a supportive team, inclusive policies, and commitment to sustainability. PepsiCo drivers report high job satisfaction due to competitive pay, physical activity, and customer interactions. In New York's Capital Region, contribute to community vitality while building a secure future. All qualified applicants encouraged to apply—PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

CDL A license and DOT qualifications are musts; merchandising or equipment experience is helpful but not mandatory.

What shifts are typical?

Relief routes vary daily; expect full shifts ending with all accounts serviced.

Are benefits immediate?

Full-time perks kick in per PepsiCo policy; details during onboarding.

Does PepsiCo hire with criminal histories?

Yes, consistent with FCRA and fair chance laws.

How to apply?

Submit via our careers site; pass tests to start delivering refreshment.