PepsiCo Beverages Full-Time Transport Driver

Job summary

The driver is responsible for transporting products and raw materials between plant locations and branches using tractor/trailers and LCVs. They must ensure all operations comply with MOT rules, HOS reporting, and safety standards while maintaining vehicle integrity.

Job details

Overview In this role you will help us get our famous brands to the people who love them all across Canada. You’re ambitious and hard-working and see every challenge as an opportunity. You pride yourself on being motivated, strong and a team player, and you have strong organizational and communication skills. You want a job that will maximize your earning potential as well as open doors for the future and prefer to be out in the world rolling up your sleeves than behind a desk all day. Your experience may include customer service. This is a great role for people who worked successfully with a high degree of independence and have experience dealing with people. Compensation: Kilometer rate of $0.35 per KM with a standing rate of $26.17 per hour Health and Dental Benefits, Pension and Match RSP What you can expect from us: A working environment that puts health and safety first Great people and culture – proudly bring your whole self to work! Future growth opportunities. We are one of Canada’s top 10 employers of youth. Ask us more in your interview! Responsibilities Responsible for transporting products and raw materials to and from branches (Kenora, Dauphin, Brandon) and plant locations Driving a Tractor/Trailer and LCV, days and times to be determined May be responsible for picking up raw materials from suppliers and returning to the plant. Day and Night Shift Flexibility required Overnight runs required with sleeper tractor Demonstrated proficiency with hooking/unhooking trailer/convertor combinations. Clear understanding of all axle capacities, ensuring all are always compliant Clear understanding of all MOT rules/regulations, along with HOS proficiency and reporting Must perform all work duties in a safe and efficient manner Additional duties as assigned by manager Major Physical Demands: Occasionally pushing/pulling/lifting a maximum of 250 lbs. (with the aid of a mechanical device). Frequent bending and reaching above the shoulder. Qualifications A valid Class 1 Driver’s license required; with documented driving experience. Ie HOS reports Extended length permit preferred, with a clean abstract as well as a proven safe driving record, TDG and LCV certificate preferred Ability to demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills and professional driver techniques in a highway and inter city environment Candidates will perform a proper brake adjustment, and complete a thorough Pre-trip inspection, identifying components most subject to wear. Clean abstract and PepsiCo safety compliance Dependable with strong customer focus and the ability to quickly adapt to the changing needs of our internal customers. 1,000,000 highway miles or more long haul experience preferred. About Us PepsiCo’s mission is to create smiles with every sip and every bite. We are committed to bringing our beloved consumer brands to market while doing good for the planet and our communities. Our success lies in our people. We offer our employees opportunities to make a meaningful impact, gain new skills and build successful careers in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bring your unique perspective. Bring curiosity. Bring ingenuity. Bring drive. Because what makes you unique, makes us better.

What you’ll do

The driver is responsible for transporting products and raw materials between plant locations and branches using tractor/trailers and LCVs. They must ensure all operations comply with MOT rules, HOS reporting, and safety standards while maintaining vehicle integrity.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 1 Driver’s license, a clean driving abstract, and extensive long-haul experience, with 1,000,000 highway miles preferred. Proficiency in pre-trip inspections, brake adjustments, and knowledge of TDG and LCV regulations is required.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Pension • Match RSP

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tractor/Trailer operation
• LCV operation
• Defensive driving
• HOS proficiency
• Pre-trip inspection
• Brake adjustment
• Customer service
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Safety compliance
• TDG knowledge
• Axle capacity management
• Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
• Safe Driving
• Ingenuity
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Curiosity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid Driver's License
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Defensive Driving
• Session Initiation Protocols

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Transport Driver
• Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General)
• Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers