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 globally, delivering refreshment and joy to consumers every day. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives our North American beverage business, focusing on sustainable growth, innovation, and community impact. With a commitment to being 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. Join PepsiCo's Syracuse, NY team as a Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) and become part of a dynamic supply chain powering everyday favorites.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) position at PepsiCo in Syracuse, New York, is a full-time opportunity paying $28.75 per hour (approximately $59,800 annually). This relief role fills in for regular drivers on vacation, illness, or other absences, offering route variety that changes daily. Drivers deliver PepsiCo products to convenience stores, gas stations, small supermarkets, and drug stores across diverse weather conditions. The job involves driving, unloading, merchandising, and building relationships with store teams. It's labor-intensive, requiring physical stamina for lifting 20-45 lb cases repeatedly, but rewards with stable pay, skill-building, and PepsiCo's renowned culture. Ideal for CDL holders seeking dynamic, hands-on work in logistics.

Key Responsibilities

As a relief delivery driver, your day involves more than just driving. Primary accountabilities include:

• Delivering products safely and executing all promotions on assigned routes.
• Service all scheduled customers by shift end, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Merchandising accounts to local standards: stocking shelves, coolers, displays, and vending equipment.
• Building small displays, setting up pricing signs, banners, and promotional materials.
• Generating invoices, settling cash and charges daily, and interacting frequently with store management.
• Maintaining DOT compliance, regular attendance, and positive working relationships with account contacts.

Expect physical tasks like reaching, squatting, bending, pushing/pulling cases, and operating equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks in varied store environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this PepsiCo delivery driver role in Syracuse, NY, candidates must meet these basic requirements:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL License with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (note: specific CA variations apply, but NY follows standard interstate).
• Pass required drug test, physical capabilities test (if applicable), DOT physical, and DOT Road Test.
• Communicate effectively in English for safety and customer interactions.

Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks (forward/backward driving, tight maneuvers), merchandising (shelf stocking, display building, product rotation), and equipment handling (pallet jacks, hand trucks). No prior PepsiCo experience needed—training provided for motivated applicants.

Physical Demands

This role is labor-intensive: lift/load/push-pull 20-45 lb cases repeatedly, reach, squat, bend during deliveries and merchandising, and work in all weather conditions.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation and support:

• $28.75 hourly rate, equating to $59,800 yearly base.
• Full-time, predictable scheduling with relief route flexibility.
• Equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Fair chance hiring compliant with FCRA and local ordinances.
• Access to EEO resources, Pay Transparency Statement, and PepsiCo EEO Policy.
• Opportunities for overtime, training, and internal mobility in PBNA.

View the Driver Job Preview Video for a real look at the role.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in talent. Start as a relief driver and advance to dedicated routes, supervisory roles, or logistics management. Gain skills in dynamic dispatch, merchandising excellence, and supply chain operations. PBNA offers training programs, leadership development, and paths into sales or operations. Many drivers build long-term careers, leveraging PepsiCo's global network for promotions across Syracuse and beyond.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability in the food and beverage industry. In Syracuse, NY, enjoy a vibrant community, competitive pay, and a role making a tangible impact—stocking shelves that fuel local stores. PepsiCo's focus on sustainability, innovation, and inclusion sets us apart. With reliable attendance and a positive attitude, you'll thrive in a supportive environment prioritizing safety and teamwork. All qualified applicants encouraged to apply—PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female/Minority/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

CDL and basic truck operation preferred; merchandising experience helpful but trainable.

What does a typical day look like?

Drive relief routes, unload/deliver, merchandise stores, invoice, and settle by shift end.

Are there physical requirements?

Yes, lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly, bending, and working in varied conditions.

What's the pay and schedule?

$28.75/hour full-time; routes vary daily as relief.

How to apply?

Submit via PepsiCo careers site; pass tests for DOT compliance.

Ready to drive with PepsiCo? Apply now for Syracuse, NY opportunities.