Class 1 Driver (Nanaimo)

Class 1 Driver

Location: Nanaimo, BC

Frito Lay (a division of PepsiCo) has a current opening for a Licensed Class 1 Driver. 

Why Drive for Us?

• Earn up to $100,000+ per year

• 5-day work week, 2 consecutive days off every week

• Canada only, no trips to USA. Set delivery schedules each week.

• Employer Funded Retirement Plan, RRSP Matching, full flexible benefit package, and annual bonus

• Excellent salary/wages including extra pay for LCV and BC KM’s

• Kilometer, case and delay pay 

Schedule:

• This position will be based out of Lethbridge, AB and will be required to work a combination of 2-day and 3-day over-the-road runs through Western Canada each week. The assigned runs will be dependent on current business needs. 

Compensation: 39.90$/hr

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Operate a tractor/trailer truck to make long-distance pick-ups and deliveries of our finished products. 

• Check and assist in the unloading of the trailer.

• Fully inspect the vehicle prior to beginning the route to ensure proper and safe handling conditions. 

• Collect all proper authorizations prior to beginning route.

• Maintain an accurate DOT log.

• Ensure safety and compliance of load.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Completing Quality/Food Safety training and adhering to the Food Safety Pre Requisite Programs (PRP/oPRP) that is required for your area.

• Delivery of product to Frito Lay facilities and external customers in Western Canada with single or Long Combination vehicles (LCV’s).

• Offloading trailers with hand carts or palletizing cases at destination (average case weight is 4 kgs).

• Travelling safely complying with Frito Lay Canada controls, Traffic Safety legislation, and Commercial Vehicle regulations.

• Be customer focused and be a team player.

Please note: the successful candidate for this role must be able to provide 3-year clean drivers abstract, pass a criminal background check, and complete a functional assessment. 

• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License.

• 2 years Class 1 driving experience.

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Able to maintain professional disposition even when faced with difficult situations. 

• Able to complete routes safely in varied driving conditions.

Power the Brands People Love

From the products on the shelves to the moments consumers share every day, PepsiCo’s frontline teams make it happen. Though the essential work of making, moving and selling our products, you bring beloved brands, like Lay’s, Quaker and Gatorade into homes and communities around the world. 

Here, you’ll build skills, work with a company that values its people, and grow with opportunities designed for your success, today and in the long run.

Join us, and be part of a team that works together, takes pride in what we deliver, and creates smiles every day. 

*Please note: PepsiCo does not charge or solicit fees to apply for employment. Any such requests are not legitimate and should be reported.