About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker products. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates in over 200 countries, employing more than 300,000 people globally. The company is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer moments of joy through its diverse brands. PepsiCo's North American beverages division, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), powers the U.S. market with efficient supply chain operations and a dedicated workforce. As a Local Delivery Driver at PepsiCo in Watertown, New York, you'll be part of a dynamic team ensuring products reach convenience stores, supermarkets, and more, right on time.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) position in Watertown, NY, is a full-time opportunity paying $31.60 per hour, equating to approximately $65,728 annually. This relief role fills in for regular drivers on vacation, illness, or other absences, with routes changing daily based on dynamic dispatch. Drivers deliver PepsiCo products to a variety of retail outlets, including convenience stores, gas stations, small supermarkets, and drug stores, across all weather conditions. The job is hands-on and labor-intensive, involving driving, unloading, merchandising, and customer interaction. If you have a valid CDL A license and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this PepsiCo career offers stability, competitive pay, and growth potential.

Daily Impact

Each shift, you'll drive a delivery vehicle, unload cases weighing 20-45 pounds, stock shelves, rotate products, and set up displays. You'll also handle invoicing, cash settlement, and promotional materials, ensuring stores are fully serviced by shift end.

Key Responsibilities

PepsiCo Delivery Drivers play a crucial role in the supply chain. Primary accountabilities include:

• Delivering products safely and executing all promotions on assigned relief routes.
• Merchandising accounts to local standards, including stocking shelves, coolers, displays, and vending equipment.
• Building small displays and installing promotional materials like pricing signs and banners.
• Generating invoices, settling daily cash and charges, and interacting frequently with store management.
• Following all DOT regulations, maintaining regular attendance, and establishing positive relationships with account contacts.

This role demands physical stamina for lifting, pushing/pulling cases repeatedly, reaching, squatting, and bending during deliveries.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this CDL A Delivery Driver role at PepsiCo in Watertown, NY, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL License with Non-Excepted Interstate Status.
• Pass required drug tests, physical capabilities tests, DOT physical, and DOT Road Test.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks (forward/backward driving, tight maneuvers), merchandising products (shelf stocking, display building, rotation), and using equipment like pallet jacks and hand trucks. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws, including Fair Chance Ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers industry-leading benefits to support your well-being and financial security:

• Competitive pay at $31.60/hour with opportunities for overtime.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and retirement plans.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, and family support benefits.

These perks make PepsiCo a top employer for drivers seeking long-term stability.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development. Starting as a Relief Delivery Driver, you can advance to senior routes, supervisory roles, or logistics management. The company's robust training programs, leadership academies, and internal mobility opportunities have propelled thousands of team members to higher positions. With a focus on skills like safe driving and merchandising, you'll gain transferable expertise valued across industries.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means more than a job—it's a career with a global leader. In Watertown, NY, you'll contribute to local communities by keeping shelves stocked with beloved brands. Enjoy predictable schedules, union-backed protections in many locations, and a culture of recognition. PepsiCo's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures all voices are heard. View our Driver Job Preview Video to see the role in action and apply today to drive your future forward.

Role FAQs

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

Q: What physical demands are there? Lifting 20-45 lb cases repeatedly, plus bending, squatting, and pushing/pulling.

Q: Are routes fixed? No, relief routes vary daily via dynamic dispatch.

Q: Does PepsiCo hire felons? Yes, qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per Fair Chance laws.

Q: What's the pay and schedule? $31.60/hour full-time; shifts vary to cover relief needs.

Ready to join PepsiCo? Apply now for the Local Delivery Driver - CDL A role in Watertown, NY.