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 delivering sustainable growth while creating positive change in the communities it serves. In the U.S., PepsiCo's beverages and snacks divisions drive innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction through efficient supply chains and dedicated teams. As a Local Delivery Driver at PepsiCo in Manchester, New Hampshire, you'll be part of a dynamic network ensuring products reach convenience stores, supermarkets, and more on time, every time.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) position at PepsiCo in Manchester, NH, is ideal for experienced drivers seeking a rewarding role with excellent pay and work-life balance. This full-time relief position fills in for regular drivers on vacation, illness, or other absences, with routes changing daily for variety and flexibility. You'll drive a Class A vehicle, deliver PepsiCo products across diverse weather conditions, and handle merchandising in stores like convenience shops, gas stations, small supermarkets, and drug stores. Earn $28.50 per hour (approximately $59,280 annually based on standard hours), plus a $3000 sign-on bonus. Enjoy a 4-day work week, home nightly with no Sundays, making it perfect for local talent in New Hampshire.

Key Features of the Role

• Labor-intensive but rewarding: Lift, load, and move cases of 20-45 pounds repeatedly.
• Dynamic dispatching for varied daily routes.
• Frequent interaction with store management to build lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Delivery Driver, your primary accountabilities include safe and efficient product delivery while upholding merchandising excellence. Deliver products to established or contingency routes, unload at store locations, and stock shelves, displays, vending equipment, and coolers. Build small displays, set up promotional materials like pricing signs and banners, and ensure rotation to keep products fresh. Generate invoices, settle cash and charges daily, and service all scheduled customers by shift end. Adhere to DOT regulations, maintain regular attendance, and foster positive working relationships with account contacts. This role demands physical agility for reaching, squatting, bending, pushing, and pulling during deliveries and merchandising.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this CDL A Delivery Driver role at PepsiCo, candidates must meet strict basic qualifications. You must be 21 years or older with a valid U.S. CDL A license or permit, including Non-Excepted Interstate Status (specific rules apply in California locations, but for Manchester, NH, standard interstate applies). Pass required drug tests, physical capabilities tests, DOT physical, and DOT Road Test. Effective communication in English is essential. Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks (forward/backward driving, tight maneuvers), merchandising (shelf stocking, displays, rotation, cleaning), and equipment like pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns.

Pre-Employment Checks

Post-conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, education verification, employment history review, and motor vehicle records check per Fair Credit Reporting Act and local fair chance ordinances. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered consistent with applicable laws, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation and perks designed for long-term satisfaction. Key benefits for this Manchester role include a $3000 sign-on bonus, $28.50 hourly wage, and a 4-day work week with home nightly and no Sundays. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive PepsiCo benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and employee discounts on products. Watch our Driver Job Preview Video to see the role in action. This position offers stability in the food and beverage supply chain industry.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, providing training programs, leadership opportunities, and pathways to advance within distribution, operations, sales, or management. Many drivers progress to senior routes, fleet supervision, or regional roles. With PepsiCo's focus on talent mobility, your CDL A experience positions you for growth in a Fortune 500 company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Manchester, NH, for a role that combines competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and impactful work. Be part of a brand that refreshes the world while enjoying local routes, supportive teams, and a culture of inclusion. PepsiCo's Equal Opportunity Employer status ensures diverse talent thrives. Apply now to drive your career forward with a global leader in beverages and snacks.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? CDL A is required; merchandising and equipment operation are helpful.

Q: What about physical demands? Yes, lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly, bending, and working in varied weather.

Q: Work schedule? 4 days/week, home nightly, no Sundays; routes vary daily.

Q: Sign-on bonus details? $3000 upon meeting conditions.

Q: EEO info? Download EEO is the Law poster; PepsiCo welcomes all qualified applicants.