Commercial Route Driver​/Merchandiser - Class A CDL

Monday-Friday position that starts at 6 am daily. Position comes with a benefit package that includes major medical, dental, 401k, vacation, and paid holidays.

• Transport Pepsi products to various locations in Champaign County
• Ensure safe and timely delivery of goods
• Inspect vehicle before and after each trip, and submit maintenance requests when appropriate
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and pickups
• Communicate with supervisor and customers regarding delivery schedules and delays
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations
• Report any accidents or incidents to management immediately

• Minimum high school education preferred.
• Good verbal communication and people skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to perform physical functions which will include the lifting and moving of 50 pounds or more and pulling cart with load weighing up to 220 pounds.
• Applicant must be physically able to lift 31 to 40 pounds about sixty times per hour; 11 to 20 pounds about 20 times an hour over 50 pounds is around six times an hour.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, twisting, and bending.
• Physical mobility to make frequent trips from vehicle to customer premises.
• Ability to promote a positive, professional image of Pepsi-Cola.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Sufficient math skills to effectively handle monies and account for these at end of day.
• Ability to safely operate lift-gate, power jack, and forklift.
• Manual dexterity to operate handheld computing devices.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Possess and maintain a valid and complete Class A Commercial Driver’s License with all DMV, medical and legal clearances to provide for and allow use of said license.

• License suspended or revoked in the last 3 years.
• Alcohol-related conviction (DWI, open container, etc.) in the last 5 years.
• Vehicular homicide, assault, or manslaughter conviction.
• “Hit and Run” or “leaving the scene” conviction.
• Reckless Driving conviction
• Careless Driving conviction.
• Financial responsibility filing
• No valid license for state of residence
• Speeding in excess of 20 mph conviction in the last 3 years.