Over-The-Road Driver

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.•Winchester, KY

About The Position

The Over-The-Road Driver delivers products and raw materials to other Pepsi facilities, such as production facilities and warehouses, according to established standards and in support of production and sales demands. The role maintains working relationships with internal customers, Pepsi account and area managers, warehouse employees, and other staff, and communicates delivery-related issues to Pepsi management. The driver follows company policies, safety standards, OSHA requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Duties include completing DOT vehicle and trailer inspections, maintaining required paperwork and confidentiality, training other employees in the role, and assisting with warehouse duties as needed. The position requires working the assigned schedule, regular and predictable attendance, and overtime as required by workload demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–1 year of delivery experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.
Knowledge of DOT safety regulations, the beverage industry, the retail sales environment, and the product line.
Customer-service skills for internal and external customers in a variety of settings.
Ability to work quickly, independently, and efficiently without direct supervision; solve problems; and adapt to changing tasks and priorities.
Ability to read diagrams and maps, write, and perform basic math functions such as addition and subtraction.
Ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with customers and employees.
Ability to be trained on pallet jacks, straddle stackers, handheld computers and printers, and other mechanical equipment.
Ability to drive a combination vehicle and accurately count delivered orders.
Ability to lift heavy product repetitively.
Ability to operate powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, in compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Responsibilities

Deliver products and materials to Pepsi locations according to established standards.
Maintain good working relationships with customers, Pepsi account and area managers, warehouse employees, and other internal employees.
Follow company policies, standards, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws; wear required personal protective equipment.
Communicate delivery-related issues to the Pepsi management team.
Comply with DOT requirements, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and trailers.
Train other employees to perform Over-The-Road Driver duties according to established standards.
Perform warehouse duties as needed, including operating forklifts, rider pallet jacks, and reach trucks to stock products, and general warehouse cleaning.
Complete and maintain required paperwork, including DOT logs, mileage logs, time-off requests, and shipping and receiving documents; protect confidential product pricing and other sensitive information.
Work the assigned schedule, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work overtime as required to meet workload demands.
Perform other related duties as required.