PepsiCo Beverage Distribution Box Truck Driver
Position in Sanford, FL
Primary Details
- Hiring Organization: PepsiCo
- Based in: Sanford, FL (our main Sanford branch)
- Position: Beverage Distribution Box Truck Driver (Based in Sanford)
- This Sanford-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our PepsiCo team in Sanford, FL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Sanford, a key hub for the Beverage Delivery industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $5.4k-$8.1k/Month (approx. $81k/Year)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
What You'll Do
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Beverage Delivery space in Sanford.
Deliver Iconic Brands with PepsiCo
Supermarkets, convenience stores, and gas stations rely on massive, daily deliveries of purified water, sodas, and sports drinks. As a PepsiCo Beverage Distribution Box Truck Driver, you will command a specially customized commercial straight truck (often a side-bay or standard rear-load box truck with a heavy-duty liftgate), executing a highly scheduled daily manifest. You will drop off towering pallets of beverages and restock commercial displays. This is a heavily physical, customer-facing role that offers incredibly high earning potential for the hardest workers.
Route & Box Truck Duties
- Commercial Navigation: Operate a massive 24-to-26-foot box truck. You must expertly navigate commercial parking lots, safely backing into receiving docks or maneuvering into tight alleyways to unload.
- High-Volume Unloading: This is an incredibly physical job. You will utilize electric pallet jacks or heavy-duty two-wheel hand trucks to maneuver pallets of liquid freight (weighing literally tons) off the truck's liftgate and into the store's backroom.
- Merchandising & Upselling: Act as the face of the brand. You will interact with store managers, process digital invoices, rotate stock to ensure freshness, and physically build product displays on the retail floor.
- Inventory Reconciliation: Ensure accurate daily loading of full pallets and the secure retrieval and storage of empty plastic shells and wooden pallets for the return trip to the bottling plant.
The Delivery Advantage
Enjoy a highly active job that completely replaces the need for a gym membership. PepsiCo routes are strictly local, meaning no long-haul overnight trips. You will earn a highly competitive base salary strongly bolstered by route sales commissions and component pay. Enjoy elite corporate benefits including health, 401(k), and pension plans (where applicable).
Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old. A valid Class A or Class B CDL is almost universally required due to the extreme weight of liquid freight inside the box truck. You must present a clean, highly professional appearance and possess excellent communication skills. Elite physical stamina is required to move heavy beverage pallets continuously all day. A highly rigorous background check and DOT physical are mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the PepsiCo Beverage Distribution Box Truck Driver position pay at PepsiCo?
This role offers a pay range of $5,400 - $8,100. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Sanford.
Where is this PepsiCo Beverage Distribution Box Truck Driver job located?
This position is based in Sanford, FL. PepsiCo has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Sanford.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at PepsiCo in Sanford typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
PepsiCo typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Sanford position.
What benefits does PepsiCo offer for this position?
PepsiCo provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
