City : Lethbridge

Category : Supply Chain

Industry : Food and Beverage Industry

Employer : PepsiCo Canada

The Role: Class 1 Driver 

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 Calgary, 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. 

What you’ll be working on: 

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.  

Key Qualifications: 

• 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.
• Mountain driving experience would be considered an asset.
• LCV experience would be considered an asset.
• Be based out of Calgary, AB or willing to relocate.