Over-The-Road Driver

G&J Pepsi•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 to meet production and sales demands. The role also supports warehouse operations as needed and trains other employees in Over-The-Road job duties. The driver maintains working relationships with internal customers and employees, communicates delivery issues to Pepsi management, follows company policies and safety procedures, complies with DOT requirements, and completes required delivery, vehicle, and timekeeping paperwork. The position requires working the assigned schedule, maintaining regular and predictable attendance, and working overtime as required.

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 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, account and area managers, and other Pepsi employees.
Follow company policies, standards, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws; wear required personal protective equipment.
Communicate issues regarding deliveries to other locations 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 job duties according to established standards.
Perform other warehouse duties as needed, including stocking products with powered equipment and general warehouse cleaning.
Complete and maintain required paperwork, such as DOT logs, mileage logs, time-off requests, and shipping and receiving documents.
Maintain confidentiality of 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.